Jazz Vinyl Watch: Morgan, Mobley, Dinah
Here’s some interesting jazz vinyl we’re watching on eBay:
This one is heading for the $2,000 bin, or perhaps even the tough-to-crack $3,000 bin: Lee Morgan, Indeed, Blue Note 1538. his is an original Lexington Avenue pressing. The record is described as close to mint and the cover looks to be in beautiful condition as well. The bidding has already topped $1,500 for this fine LP and there is still more than a day to go.
Here’s another nice one that will sell for quite a bit less, based on condition: Hank Mobley Quintet, Blue Note 1550. This looks to be an original pressing with the New York 23 and it is listed in VG+ condition for both the record and the cover. The current price is a bit more than $300 and there’s still another day to go.
Is it possible this next one won’t sell at all: Dinah Washington, Dinah Jams, Emarcy 36000? This is a great LP, featuring Clifford Brown, among others, and it has sold for relatively high collectible prices in this past. We’ve clocked it in at more than $130 on the Jazz Collector Price Guide. This copy is an original pressing with the blue back cover and it is listed in M- condition. The start price is $100 and there are no bidders with a few hours to go.
Today seller Funkyou on eBay started an interesting auction with over 250 Blue Notes in it. It all looks super interesting, maybe I can snipe a gem or two! 😉
1538 spine is perfect – YEAH! I just sold a VGminus 1538 with wear like that to the spine but I grade a little more truthfully! Some people! Puts it in the VG+ category at least.
Why do people spend so much on what is clearly misgraded? I figure if the wear on the spine is there and the seller says it’s perfect, you gotta just think that the record is nice VG+ tops (!)
I saw all the funkyou stuff and have it all bookmarked. One big problem – I’m outta cash! Oh well !!!!!!!!!!
Is it a kakubuchi cover ? I dont see any framed cover on picture.
Al, the Dinah Jams sold for over $200, a very good price.