Comments on: Newk, Candy, Jug, Bird: A Jazz Vinyl Potpourri

By: Woody

Woody — Sat, 12 Mar 2022 19:28:59 +0000

I was stunned the first time hearing an Esquire pressing vs the US Prestige pressing. Both were pressed using RVG masters but Esquire used a higher quality of vinyl.
We compared an original 50th st, NJ yellow, bronze transition label, blue label, mono two-fer pressing and the Esquire pressing. All of them had the RVG stamp in the run-off but the quality of the wax seemed to make a huge difference without knowing the other production variables.
I’m not going to bother you guys with all of my observations but NEVER pay any kind of money for the Deep Groove Bronze as I’ve heard at least 8 copies and they’re noiser than any Status Pressing(their budget line, budget vinyl) which says a lot.

By: what_can_brown

what_can_brown — Wed, 09 Mar 2022 17:18:34 +0000

That Sax Colossus sleeve looks more like EX+++ to me, rather than the EX++++ stated. Also the audio clip they provided in the auction is The Beatles’ Good Day Sunshine. Don’t know how anyone can justify spending $500+ on this nonsense.

By: gregory the fish

gregory the fish — Wed, 09 Mar 2022 13:30:43 +0000

if a seller uses a dumbass grading system like that, i immediately discount everything they say. no bids, no second look. it’s simply weasel nonsense.

By: don-lucky

don-lucky — Tue, 08 Mar 2022 23:34:55 +0000

…I could definitely use a vacation like that myself Al ! Next week is technically Spring Break, so I think we are all pre-programmed to yearn for the beach around this time each year… For the moment, perhaps I will just pour myself a rum-based cocktail and toss on a Toots & The Maytals lp. Then close my eyes and pretend I am down in the islands. Cheers !

By: Clifford Allen

Clifford Allen — Tue, 08 Mar 2022 21:17:20 +0000

I feel like the cover of that Saxophone Colossus is nowhere near EX++++++++ with that corner damage. Hopefully the LP fared better.

Good to see Mr. Castelli in action with those 10″ sales.