Today on eBay, Nov. 21, 2008

. . . . . Shall we bid?

In addition to the items mentioned in previous posts, here are some records we at Jazz Collector are watching today:

Dexter Gordon, A Swinging Affair, Blue Note 4133. This is an original New York USA mono pressing. The record is VG+ and the cover is M-, still in its original shrink wrap. The current price is $152.50.

Jackie McLean, Jackie’s Pal, Prestige 7068. This is an original New York pressing. The record is in VG condition and the cover is VG+. The current price is $86. Daresay, we might actually bid on this one. We know we have talked often about reducing our collection, but we have a soft spot for this because we had it, loved it and sold it in a fit of temporary insanity. And now we could get it back, albeit in worse condition, but for a fraction of the price for which we sold it. Hmmmmmm . . . ..

Booker Ervin, That’s It, Candid 8014. This is an original pressing in M- condition. It is being sold by Euclid Records, which also has the Roland Kirk LP we mentioned in an earlier post today, as well as several other interesting items listed today. It’s worth taking a look. This copy is already at $220.50, which is higher than we remember for this record.

This one is interesting: Mighty Mike Cuozzo, Savoy 12051. This is somewhat collectible because it boasts the presence of Eddie Costa on vibes. Actually, it’s a pretty good record. This copy is priced at $9.99 now and has no bids. It’s sealed, which means it could be an original pressing, or it could be a later pressing with the maroon label. The seller won’t open it, so you’re taking your chances. We recently had a Curtis Fuller Savoy record, also sealed. We opened the seal and discovered, to our pleasure, that it was an original pressing. We sold it on eBay for $320. This is not in that class as a collectible, but it could be an original — the cover doesn’t seem to have the frame that later pressings do. This seller has several other sealed records, including this one: Dexter Gordon, Dexter Rides Again, Savoy 12130. This one does have the framed cover, but you never know . . . it could be the real thing. Someone is obviously hoping so: The record has already been bid up to $81, which is way past what it would be if it were a copy with the maroon label.