Comments on: Diggin’ Prestige (And Esquire Too)

By: david j

david j — Tue, 21 Feb 2017 08:55:49 +0000

As a brief aside, I have found a copy of Miles Davis All Star Sexted on Barclay that uses original Prestige pressing parts, including having an RVG. I wonder if the mothers were plated in the US and shipped to France. Thoughts? I like the US artwork better, but for the price I paid I won’t complain too much, and the sound is great. Unfortunately, my French isn’t that good so reading the liner notes is a little challenging.

By: Sean

Sean — Mon, 20 Feb 2017 03:45:46 +0000

There is a mono re-issue, Prestige Japan from the mid 70’s.

By: Stuart Levine

Stuart Levine — Mon, 20 Feb 2017 03:16:31 +0000

I don’t see a Sparton copy of George Wallington’s “The New York Scene.” Is there a nice-sounding re-issue you can recommend? Would it be a Japanese one?

By: Sean

Sean — Sun, 19 Feb 2017 18:03:52 +0000

Yes that is true, They are getting harder to find up here also. I use to find them when I was digging, not so much anymore. Still I stockpiled quite a few, Ayler, Coltrane, Roy Haynes to mention a few. I almost prefer the Sparton because I have more of them. When they do come up on eBay I find they are overlooked and you can get a good deal. Something about the chunk of orange and black spines on my record shelf always puts a smile on my face. Makes it hard to part with the doubles….

By: Rudolf

Rudolf — Sun, 19 Feb 2017 12:06:35 +0000

Sean: I believe what you say regarding Sparton, but they never show up.

By: Sean

Sean — Sat, 18 Feb 2017 00:19:18 +0000

Some great deals on original Canadian releases. Sparton Impulse records sound amazing. Dark maroon DG labels and covers printed in USA. Maroon and silver 6 eye Columbia sound just as good as any of the original American copies and again covers printed in USA. A great way to go with the rising prices!

By: Abrasive_Beautiful

Abrasive_Beautiful — Fri, 17 Feb 2017 15:29:44 +0000

Stuart–That is a top want of mine as well. Almost never see them available, and usually above my budget. Good luck!!

By: Stuart Levine

Stuart Levine — Fri, 17 Feb 2017 13:59:37 +0000

I’m diggin’ as well. Does anyone out there have a 1st U.S. pressing of George Wallington’s “The New York Scene” they want to sell?

By: Clifford Allen

Clifford Allen — Thu, 16 Feb 2017 21:45:54 +0000

to wit:

http://imgur.com/gallery/hUNAo

By: DaveS

DaveS — Thu, 16 Feb 2017 14:00:22 +0000

And that my friends is how “incredibly rare, lovingly hand-assembled by Bob Weinstock, passed from Bertha Hope to Alice Coltrane, super-collectible, never before seen” records are born.