On eBay Now: Jackie, Dolphy, Bud
Here are a few items we’re watching on eBay the next few days. We’ve already mentioned all of those records by the seller nautiluso, so we’ll be reporting back on those as well.
Jackie McLean, Consequence, Blue Note Japan King GXF-8172. This is an album that was not released originally in the United States and this is the first press. It features Lee Morgan, Harold Mabern, Herbie Lewis and Billy Higgins. It was recorded in December 1965 and appears here with updated liner notes. I didn’t realize that it had value as a collectible, until I noticed it here and saw that the price is already more than $100 with a couple of days left before the auction closes. I do have a copy of this record, so it will now get a thorough listening to see if it makes the cut in The Great Jazz Vinyl Countdown.
Eric Dolphy in Europe, Debut 136. This is the original Danish pressing and
it is listed in near-mint condition for both the record and the cover. The current price is just $82, and we have seen this sell for more than $1,000 on the Jazz Collector Price Guide.
Finally, the seller herschel78 is back, and this time he has some nice items on the Norgran/Clef labels, among others, including: Bud Powell, Jazz Giant, Norgran 1063. This is an original yellow label pressing that is listed in M- condition for both the record and the cover. It is currently in the $200 price range with a few days to go. When you check this out, you probably want to look at the seller’s other items as well.
Al: what I like about your current choice of records on EBay, is that they are affordable for the average collector. Away with false magic of 1000+ and back to basics and to common sense.
There are lots of great records for people who want to lay the basis for an interesting diversified collection from mainstream 40/50’s to the beginning of the New Thing (say early 60’s) and everything in between.
I agree with Rudolf. Any chance you’ll be at WFMU this year?
Did you spot that the seller selling the Jackie McLean has the Dolphy Debut 136 listed as a Buy It Now for $1499?
Personally, I’ve never spent more than £50 on an LP and rarely go above £25. I’d rather have more music on later pressings or reissues than break the bank for a rare first press, though even with that limit I have quite a few first press Blue Notes.
I guess the $1000+ collectors have more money than they know what to do with & those LPs may never even be played again,