Comments on: Random Musings on Random Collectible Jazz Vinyl

By: lennib

lennib — Tue, 26 Nov 2019 21:18:23 +0000

Thanks for info, Mr. Allen. Original post used term “Free Jazz aficionados’” hence my inquiry

By: Clifford Allen

Clifford Allen — Tue, 26 Nov 2019 20:12:57 +0000

Lenni, it’s not all that “far out” but it is a strong, relatively open record directed/led by and featuring clarinetist Alvin Batiste. For some years It’s been in demand for those who collect college/school band funky records.

By: lennib

lennib — Sat, 23 Nov 2019 19:17:59 +0000

Just shows ta go ya you learn all the time.
What’s with the “Free Jazz” hype on this one? Ayler’s college band? A Sun Ra permutation?Secret BYG recording?
Never heard of it nor saw a copy of this during my time of collecting, though that means little since there’s probably lots of records I ain’t ever seen.

By: GST

GST — Fri, 22 Nov 2019 13:47:14 +0000

Wow Scott! Nice find. Did you find it at a record store?

By: Clifford Allen

Clifford Allen — Thu, 21 Nov 2019 19:43:48 +0000

Well done, Scott — that record will certainly net a high figure. I would probably do the same thing as you and eBay it.

By: Scott Lowrey

Scott Lowrey — Thu, 21 Nov 2019 04:12:00 +0000

I recently found a used copy of Southern University Jazz Ensemble for 3 dollars, I thought it was a valuable record, but I had no idea it was as valuable as it is. And get this the record is still sealed. Hope this doesn’t get me in trouble for self promotion but I listed it on ebay if any free jazz aficionados are interested. Although I always keep rare jazz records I find this one normally sells for more than $2,000, and I could use the cash.

By: Joseph

Joseph — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 04:17:13 +0000

Opps , Sorry. Meant New Jazz Label on the Eric Dolphy , Far Cry with Brooker Little. NJ 8270

By: Joseph

Joseph — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 04:13:43 +0000

Got Lucky today in Toronto. Picked up Eric Dolphy , Far Cry with Brooker Little , on the Prestige Blue Trident Label. Cover completely split but Record was in Spotless condition. I feel incredibly lucky getting anything like this at a thrift store. Finding Original Jazz records in Toronto thrift Stores today is equivalent to finding a extinct Species……… Beautiful Record.

By: Rich DG Mono

Rich DG Mono — Sun, 17 Nov 2019 11:31:58 +0000

I do the same thing with my records Al, less fuss with the plastic that way.

By: Scott Lowrey

Scott Lowrey — Fri, 15 Nov 2019 22:16:57 +0000

Thanks Chris, I haven’t been there before, I have actually gotten some under priced gems from Decatur CD, but that was a few years ago. I remember specifically Red Garland- When There are Grey Skies NJ Mono pressing in great shape for like $15 and a UA pressing of Una Mas for like $10, if that even counts. I’ll definitely check out that store in Marietta next time im there.

I have also noticed some recent changes with Carolina Soul as someone who bids on quite a few of their records. Between them and Indy-Cd-Vinyl they have great stuff but frequently over grade, although Carolina Soul is not as bad as Indy-CD-Vinyl