Today on eBay: Does Sonny + 4 = 100?
I’m playing with the idea of doing a post or a series of posts on the topic: “100 Records I Would Keep If I Could Only Keep 100 Records.” It’s sort of a growing fantasy to shed possessions and keep only what is necessary. I bring this up because one of the records that would certainly make the Top Ten of my list is currently available on eBay: Sonny Rollins Plus Four, Prestige 7038. This is an original New York pressing on the vinyl. But is it the original cover, or is the original cover the one with the red and purple design? Let’s see who knows the answer out there. In any case, this one looks to be in nice condition, VG++, and is currently a bit more than $100.
Other items we’re watching:
Our friends at starrynightrecords have a few nice items posted today, including: Kenny Dorham and The Jazz Prophets, ABC Paramount 122. This is an original pressing that looks to be in nice condition, VG++ for both the record and cover. It is currently priced at about $125.
It’s not a heavy Blue Note day. Here’s Sonny Clark, Leapin’ and Lopin’, Blue Note 84091. This is a stereo pressing with the NY USA label. It is in M- condition, record and cover, and is priced at about $130.
The original cover is the one with red and purple stripes. The cover pictured here is the second cover.
Yes, Michel is correct as always. I will post a picture of the original cover as soon as I get a chance.