Some Odds & Ends: Konitz, Brubeck, Newk
While we’re catching up on adding items to the Jazz Collector Price Guide, we figured we’d share a few more odds and ends with you. This is one you don’t normally expect to sell for more than $300: Lee Konitz with Warne Marsh, Atlantic 1217. This was an original black label pressing in M- condition and sold for $311. I have to give the seller a lot of credit for this one. He took an absolutely crystal-clear picture and he did a very nice job of describing the condition of the LP. It really catches your eye and makes you want the LP. Sometimes, presentation is everything.
Here’s one you almost never see going for a big price: Dave Brubeck Time Out, Columbia 8192. This was one of the most popular jazz LPs ever and
there were a lot of copies pressed. This one, however, was an original stereo pressing with the white promo label. The vinyl was in M- condition and the cover was VG++. The price was $188.50.
This is another one you don’t see too often: Sonny Rollins Plays, Period 1404. This one was listed as VG for the record and VG+ for the cover. It sold for $241.50.
I must dutifully admit to fellow JC followers that I bid the 307 to force the bidding up on this one. Being a new collector and not knowing the market well and not knowing what these records should go for was indeed a partial factor. But Al you hit it on the head above, I think it was more of an emotional decision, and I should stay away from those because there are so many thousands of good records to hear out there. If I win a lot of $300 records, my colletion will never get above 50 records.
Bob: you did the right thing. The price for which you bought this gem reflects the market. You did a super deal on that: this album is one of the highlights of the fifties. Dig also Bill Claxton’s cover photo.
I should clarify, Rudolf, I bid 307 and lost by only four bucks. I accidentally erased the part where I said I lost. Of course I’m still looking for this one, and it may take some time. It’s kind of strange losing a record by a few bucks and forcing yourself to be patient- It might be a couple years before I spin this one. There’s a pretty dirty copy up right now, and also a canadian copy, but I will hold off for a vg+ or better.
I am sorry to hear that. It will pop up again. Be patient!
Loosing is the rule on Ebay ! You can’t imagine how many times i bid and lost (always for a few bucks) on the Webster Young album “For Lady”… I still do not have it….