Comments on: Monday Morning Blue Notes

By: Andy

Andy — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 22:28:00 +0000

I sold a copy of 1549 some years ago, I picked it up at a record Shop in Chicago that I used to frequent. The kid who ran the shop held it behind the counter for me because he knew I was into Blue Notes and I didn’t hesitate to buy it. Some Japanese guys were also in the shop (it was a pretty well known shop in Chicago) and upon seeing me purchase the record followed me out of the shop. Once on the street one of them asked me about the record, took a look at it, and asked if I’d be interested in selling. I told him I wasn’t interested in selling that particular record, but that I’d get some stuff together if they wanted to stop by. I gave him my number and didn’t hear from them for a week.

They ended up coming by my place, going through some records I’d decided to let go, and walked away with some records that I now regret selling. They ended up not buying this records though.. I sold it on EBay to another fellow from Japan about a year later.

I was pretty amazed how how much money they were willing to spend for records.. I named my price and they didn’t quibble at all. They just whipped out a roll of hundreds and peeled them off one by one when all was said and done.

By: Julie Lomoe

Julie Lomoe — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 21:53:55 +0000

I’m delighted to have discovered this site. I’ve had my collection of jazz LPs stashed away for decades and am preparing to list them on e-bay. They include quite a few 10″ Blue Notes and other rarities from the 50’s. I’ve got some questions, but I’ll address them on the forum. Thanks, and looking forward to getting involved here.

By: Mattyman

Mattyman — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:37:52 +0000

Indeed Rudolf is right. The full monty on 1549 would be:

47 West 63rd New York 23 address on both labels, no trademark “e”, RVG hand etched and P or “ear” in trail off, deep groove both sides, flat edge, 47 West 63rd St. New York 23 address on back cover, blank spine, laminated. -It’s fun to cough up all these details, but it would be even better if I could afford these beauties! 😉

By: Al

Al — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:20:06 +0000

Probably you’re right Rudolf. I left Fred’s book on a plane and my memory is not quite what it used to be. I’ll have to get another copy of the book and keep it at hand when I do some of my posting.

By: Rudolf

Rudolf — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:15:11 +0000

1549: I would have thought the contrary. The original should have New York 23 on both labels.
I am not a particular fan of K.Burrell, but 1573 is a lovely record thanks to P.C. and leader John J. I am playing it a lot these days.