Keeping an Eye on the $1,000 Barrier
We were looking at records that broke the $1,000 price barrier last week. It’s always interesting to take note of high-end collectible prices. Here’s another one that broke the barrier yesterday: Horace Parlan, Us Three, Blue Note 4037. This was an original pressing, of course. The vinyl was in M- condition and the cover was VG++. The final price was $1,620 and there were 22 bids and seven bidders. Looking ahead at today’s records, there isn’t likely another $1,000 record, although this one may come close: Freddie Hubbard, Open Sesame, Blue Note 4040. This is an original pressing and the vinyl is in M- condition. The cover, however, is only VG+ and that might limit the bidding. At this point, the price is $543 with a few hours left to go. We took a look at the Jazz Collector Price Guide and found several instances of this record being sold for more than $1,000. The highest price we recorded was $1,591.
Why is this Freddie Hubbard considered so rare?
I found a similar copy (63rd, deep groove, VG+/VG+)for $8 locally a few months ago and knew I had a good score, but that one sold for over $600? That’s real money.
I think because, after its initial limited issue, it was never re-printed at the time. The same goes for “True Blue” BLP 4041, Tina Brooks.