Comments on: Jazz Vinyl Fraud: No News, More Comments

By: Bob Brooks

Bob Brooks — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 20:29:57 +0000

I have a little vinyl fraud problem of my own. I bought a copy of beatles revolver, paid yesterday and today the seller is no longer registered.
I guess I was asking for it by not following jazz records that day, right? Has anybody out there tried the new ebay fraud protection, or should I just stick with paypal?
I’m not sure which is better, esp. since some people didn’t get all of their money back from Nautiluso.

By: Al

Al — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 11:57:05 +0000

I checked out the Ella CD on Amazon. They are offering to sell it, but don’t have it in stock. So, I guess Hip-O-Select is the way to go. I’m on my way there now.

By: Doug

Doug — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 02:10:42 +0000

Geraint, the 3 releases I mentioned are part of Hip-O Select’s new jazz line, Verve Select. If the first 3 releases are any indication they seem to be releasing the type of projects that hitherto have been of the type handled by Mosaic. Jazz CD reissues, even by the Japanese labels, have slowed down greatly and with the prices of the rare LPs skyrocketing I hope Verve Select has some more gems up their sleeve.

By: Gregorious

Gregorious — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 02:05:06 +0000

Speaking of popsike, I am planning on sending them an email with a link to the threads on this page talking about the jazz fraud of 2009. Nautiluso’s listing should not be included in their archive.

Your dedication to this scam, and your investigative journalism on top, has inspired me Al. I’ve been passing the jazz collector link on to other vinyl parties to get the word out more about this hooligan and his shenanigans.

By: Al

Al — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:24:37 +0000

That’s great research, Geraint. My brain cell (singular) seems to be a bit on the fritz these days. You’d think after not finding it in any store anywhere I would have done what you did and look it up on line. I think it’s time to head over to Hip-O Select and place an order.

By: Geraint

Geraint — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:19:00 +0000

from hiposelect.com:
“Hip-O Select is Universal Music Group’s newest imprint, launched April 1, 2004. Selling directly to customers through its website, the label has released close to 200 projects featuring such diverse artists as Etta James, The Supremes, The Animals, Jimmy Cliff, Peggy Lee, DJ Shadow, James Brown, Suzanne Vega, and Joe Walsh.”
The 3 releases Doug mentions seem to be the only jazz titles they’ve done so far.

By: Geraint

Geraint — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:12:14 +0000

Thanks for the extra info Doug, which led me to the Hip-O Select website (www.hip-oselect.com), which seems to be the only site to have it in stock now (Dusty Groove don’t have any more copies at present). Have all the other stores sold out or not got their copies yet? Anyway, seems it’s a Ltd Edition (8000), so it may not be a good idea waiting for it to show in a local store…

By: Doug

Doug — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:40:39 +0000

The Ella CD has been released as I ordered it from Dusty Groove. It is a Hip-o-Select release and I’ve found that their releases don’t always make it into traditional stores. Not sure why though. At the same time, they also released the 1949-50 Clef/Mercury Recordings of Oscar Peterson and the Complete Commodore/Decca Recordings of Billie Holiday.

By: Geraint

Geraint — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:11:07 +0000

I think the Ella CD release must have been delayed for some reason. Even amazon are saying 1-3 weeks to ship, which basically means they don’t have it & don’t know when they will get it. There are obviously a few promo copies knocking about at a ridiculous price. You can get it on itunes though.