Comments on: Watching Jazz Vinyl From the Jazz Record Center

By: Rudolf

Rudolf — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 06:38:18 +0000

one needs close reading these days. I noticed the Lee Morgan case, but Fred made it clear himself, no NY 23. So it is no first pressing, but a Blue Note original, not a Japanese or french re-issue.
Dottore, I hear the lonely wolf crying, but tend to disagree. the name of the game is close reading and interpretation of the given facts. Every buyer should draw his own conclusions.

By: Al

Al — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 06:13:41 +0000

Thank you BigBear. As usual, you are correct. Apologies on my inaccuracy. When I see a start price of $750, I guess I automatically think “original,” although this is, indeed, an early pressing.

By: BigBear

BigBear — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 02:38:16 +0000

I believe that the Lee Morgan Vol 3 should be NY 23, not NYC, to be a first pressing. JRC’s description did not call it a first pressing (and actually pointed out it was not NY 23). So, Al, I would change your “original” to “early” on the Lee Morgan. BTW – I think JRC is very careful to let you know when they have a first pressing and when they don’t (esp with BNs). And I don’t think you’d ever hear them accused of being midleading (though I couldnt say that with lots of sellers).

By: Cazoon

Cazoon — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 20:47:41 +0000

I agree with Dottorjazz. If a seller says ‘original’ it should mean 1st. If not, it can be confusing and a little deceitful. The value could vary quite a bit.

By: dottorjazz

dottorjazz — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 20:23:40 +0000

as a lonely wolf I repeat: the word ORIGINAL should be applied to first pressing only: my copy IS original.
laminated.

By: Rudolf

Rudolf — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 18:59:50 +0000

The Dolphy has a non laminated cover, which is strange for an original pressing. My original first pressing is laminated, so the conclusion is that this one may be original, but not first.

By: DjM

DjM — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 17:57:36 +0000

yea! the dolphy album is a gem. always a pleasure to hear booker little play from the limited recordings he did in his short life. thanks for posting