Comments on: Lexingon Avenue, to West 63rd, To St. Louis

By: Clifford Allen

Clifford Allen — Sat, 04 Dec 2021 18:51:46 +0000

I used to have later pressings (Liberty re-channeled) of those Jay Jays. Should try them again; they weren’t hitting then but they probably would now.

By: Rudolf

Rudolf — Thu, 02 Dec 2021 16:41:01 +0000

Paul, the extra tracks on the Miles Davis, J.J. and Bud Powell compilations are alternate takes.
The Afro-Cuban K.D. album has one side of totally new music, unissued anywhere.

By: Paul

Paul — Tue, 30 Nov 2021 00:39:14 +0000

Most of the Lex Ave reissues have extra tracks not available on the 10” originals. Kenny Dorham’s Afrocuban in near mint is one of the most valuable Blue Note records.

By: Rudolf

Rudolf — Mon, 29 Nov 2021 19:22:06 +0000

I made my choice a long time ago. I prefer the three authentic Lex Ave 10″ originals to the two re-issued 12 inchers. Consequently I ditched the latter.

By: gregory the fish

gregory the fish — Mon, 29 Nov 2021 15:23:55 +0000

In my opinion, with regards to the JJ compilation, the allure of the Lexington address has transcended all other concerns. It is nuts that a compilation of prior material sells for so much, but regardless of how reasonable I or anyone else feels about it, it is certainly true that early Blue Notes are a high quality product, from the artist’s brain to the consumer’s speakers. I am consistently astounded by how robust early Plastilyte discs are. Even for other labels, they are thicker, bolder, and more durable.