Henry,
I’ve been a big advocate of the music matters series if you are enjoy reissues. There are a few drawbacks though which are obvious
1) have to change sides twice as often
2) pricey
If you can get over this, the music matters series is great. They maintain the blue note warmth, but have deeper tighter bass, more detail, and are quiet as a mouse.
My three favorites so far are “candy”, 1568, and “Point of departure”.
I have it also on Genius of Modern Music Vol 2, and you mention a couple of other sightings
One question in my mind is whether the engraving is identical in every case ie, its a function of say pressing machine number nine which signifies something in the pressing plant, or whether it is an individual signature mark and slightly different each time.
The second is whether it is universal ie found on every copy of said pressing, or just odd ones.
Anyone can come up with answers, but as they say, the hard bit is coming up with the right question.
I have only one of these pricey little babies , Grant Green Idle Moments, a record I have also on cd, on a Scorpio, and now most recently on NY OG labels (even more pricey!)
So I have reference points against which to judge the
audiophile qualities, including the benchmark of its original vinyl issue.
I have no others, so I can’t speak for them, good or bad.
It falls a long way short of the Holy Grail it claims to be. For openers the vinyl itself was full of debris in the grooves. First play would get only a “Fair” Grading against Goldmine standards.It was shocking.
A good wash through the RCM cleared 90% but its still got more than its fair share of clicks and pops for a sealed mint pressing.
Sonically its too warm and bassy for me. NY OG sounds right,a little dry but sizzling with huge presence, Music Matters doesn’t. Its certainly a lot better than any reissues, but it does not make the grade and at around $60 I expected a lot more.
Personally I wouldn’t buy another.I’d wait to find an affordable copy of the real thing. Mind you for some of these titles that could be a wait forever.
L.C.,
I can agree that they are definitely a bit warmer and definitely have more bass. This becomes a preference thing. The Analogue productions re-issues(which I like less and don’t have as many) have less bass and sound much more neutral.
But I haven’t expereienced the Music Matters having a lot of pops and clicks. I usually wash new vinyl in the RCM, because there are usually some debris that I’ve always heard is from the pressing process(I’ve heard plenty out the box records that don’t require washing though so I’m a bit skeptical of this). But even if I don’t wash there are only a few light pops that are removed when I wash. I could understand people’s frustration with the idea that brand new vinyl needs a wash. I think it’s ridiculous. I do wash all my music matters, and a few other reissue labels for that matter just because certain labels benefit from it and it’s not a big deal for me. But Caveat Emptor, these do have light debris and can use a wash.
For some of these, it’s definately not much more expensive to buy an original or even a liberty pressing(which to me are good subs). The music matters 45’s will most likely never be highly collectible while originals will, so from an investment perspective it’s not the greatest idea. But, I can’t quite afford “Candy” as an original at the moment and I much prefer it to my J-toshiba press. I have an original of “Point of Departure” and a few others but find myself prefereing the Music Matters. i don’t plan to dump the originals though.
Billy Taylor was playing on 52nd street with Bird,Hawk,Ben and Billie long before most of the readers of this blog were born.He founded Jazzmobile,which brought jazz to the streets for free performances for young and old. His voice was heard over the radio first as a dj,and then around the world as the eloquent spokesman for Jazz Alive,which broadcast performances over the airwaves. He was player,composer,author,educator and about the finest ambassador of jazz one could ask for. The memorial service info isn’t known yet,but if you can get there-wherever it’s held-it’s a no-brainer. Here’s today’s NYT obit-
L.C., just to clarify, Idle Moments was part of the Analogue Productions 45rpm series, not Music Matters.
Mike, the sound between the Music Matters and Analogue Productions Blue Note reissues was done at the same facility and by the same team so any sonic differences are most likely just because it was a different session.
Thanks Mike, LC, and Aaron for your insights. I’ll always prefer affordable originals, but to me sound quality is most important, so if I can find excellent reissues that can fill in for OGs out of my reach, then I’d like to know which ones to look out for.
Aaron, thanks for that info. I didnt know they were done by the same team. I have only heard two analogue productions 45s, Green street and The Tokyo Blues. The both sounded less warm than the originals to me. But they are extremely detailed, and sound very clean. I have a much larger sampling of music matters which is probably due to some subconscious bias from a small sample of listenings to to few records. I do have a bunch of the analogue productions SACDs and enjoy them. I love there impukse reissues as well, with A Love Supreme and Blues & The Abstract Truth being my two favorites.
i had some 45 rpm analogue and music matters.Beautifully made, good sound, but in the end the 45rpm ‘system’ is too ‘far away’ from an original.That is why i like the ‘classic records’ reissues from bluenotes. Mono, 200 grams, original cover,original labels and deep grooves.
(if originals are too expensive)
LONDEN callong: the ‘9m’ engraving looks the same to me as i have seen on (f.e.) jj johnson, lex. labels.The ‘long’ 9 and the ‘M’ look exact.Mayby it was on a stamp, but it has nothing to do with the lp, but more with the machine. Is it also been seen on other labels??
I stand corrected – checking, the G/G Idle Moments I have is “(c)2009 Analogue Productions,45rpm Limited Edition, manufactured by EMI Special Markets” So I guess Analogue Production get credit for the sound and EMI get zero score for manufacturing. Apologies for any slur on Music Matters.(Memo to myself: always check before mouthing off)
I have too few other labels but of what I have, none bear the mark 9M.
Its rarely productive to look for meaning where there is none. Vz, Monty Python’s Life of Brian, The fallen Shoe. “He has given us a sign!”…)Case closed.
my best jazzy new year to all cats following Jazz Collector,rookies and oldies.get on searching,listening,winning or losing but never give up.that bloody single record you can’t live without is somewhere out there.go and get it.happy 2011.
Dr. J, this rook is inspired. Copying your quote and taping to my record shelf. A toast to more shelf space in 2011! Happy hunting and Happy New Year everyone!
Read the “mono vs. stereo” section, particularly the part about how after ’57 (they claim), RVG had both stereo & mono masters, then in ’58, started creating mono masters FROM stereo masters.
To Al, Rudolf, and the vets here, do we know if this is really true or just hype from Music Matters? If so, what does that really mean about the sound difference between stereo and mono BNs ’57 and later?
It’s true, Blue Note 4003 Art Blakey was the last session to have a dedicated mono mix, after that all the mono mixes were created from the stereo tape (as seen on the tape boxes). If you sum the channels on the stereo albums after 4003 you will have the mono mix.
You guys have probably seen that seller bobdjukic is back in full force in the new year; the usual amusing claims and fantastic accolades (and occasional inaccuracies) continue to adorn his listings. The price on this made my eyes pop out Miles Davis – Jack Johnson. What in God’s name is going on here? Sure it’s one of the more rare Columbia LPs but I still see it fairly often and it’s not even in the price guide here at Jazz Collector. Still 5 days to go. What gives?
our friend Djukic has (or had, I saw it some days ago) a Monk album Riv 12-300 – Orch. at Town Hall, with a lettering type ofthe name Riverside (right on top) which is definitely 3rd issue. He claims it is an original first pressing.
Every time one of his big auctions come up I sift through the whole thing. He has good stuff, but there are many that he claims as “originals” that are not “first” pressings. Again the semantics issue. Also, he is the king of hyperbole. I understand some trumping up the auction, but when you have 1300 items that are all “ultra rare” it is a bit nauseating.
Aaron, I caught that “Giant Steps” too. I’ve never seen a non-deep groove black label. Note on that inner sleeve too that there are many LPs not yet released in 1959. Well, those of us here can hem and haw, but if he’s conscious of his misleading listings then that’s a real shame. Either way, he’s laughing all the way to the bank (or PayPayl).
…I have a copy of Giant Steps with a non-deep groove black label in my collection that I picked up on an impulsive purchase once awhile back. They seem to be a bit more common on eBay these days as sellers hope to cash in on some of the residual demand for their DG contemporaries. I believe we debated this one in a posting early last year, and we came to the conclusion that it was probably a third pressing, after the DG Black label, and DG Bullseye label… Despite the lack of DG, it still sounds great, and can usually picked up for much more reasonable prices… On a side note, did anyone catch the NPR broadcast of Ravi Coltrane live at the Village Vanguard ? If not, it can be downloaded off the NPR website, and Ravi even plays Giant Steps near the end of the set in tribute to his father ! Great series at an infamous venue for anyone who loves live Jazz.
don-lucky,
I find it far more likely that the non-DG pressing was pressed at that same time as the DG, just at a different pressing plant. Verve records in the late 60’s that were pressed on the West coast have a deep groove while their East coast counterparts have no DG, just a small ring.
Hi,
I just bought and received the new Blue Note book from Mr.Fred Cohen ( Jazz Record Center ) and I would like to use that tribune to express my gratitude for this amazing document. It was fascinating to go through the book, comparing FC’s notes with my vinyls and appreciate the details and confirm my master(original) copies.
Chapeau and KUDO to Mr.Cohen and his friends.
PS: Mr.Cohen,as a suggestion and if the time and resources permit it, you should do the same exercise with Prestige, Atlantic etc..I would invest in that(these) book(s) without a doubt.
I’m positive that you would/could have a great success !!!
many thanks
Has anyone followed Roy Haynes’ “Out of the afternoon” which had been signed by Haynes, that should have ended today?
There were 8 bids and the price was at $58, but about 5 minutes before closing, this auction totally disappeared. I couldn’t trace it throught my ebay. Has anyone had similar experiences?
I’m pretty sure the gray cover came first as they all seem to have records with NYC labels while some blue covers have records with NYC labels but most are Bergenfield.
Rockies,
Definitely make the trip to the East Bay to go to Groove Yard records. They specialize in vintage jazz vinyl. Here’s a link: http://www.myspace.com/grooveyardjazz
Rockies:while you’re in San Fran,you might want to contact Matt at Pitch Perfect Audio. http://www.pitchperfectaudio.com/
He owns that killer hi-fi shop and is a serious jazz buff.He could give you the local”where to”,for sure. And since you’re going to SF,be sure to wear some flowers in your hair…or we could make that optional!
thanks for the tips.
I will definitively be following your suggestions.
As per Ceedee’s suggestion and instead of wearing flowers, I will bring my flower power shirt !!! like the Mama’s and the Papa’s or like Jimmy Hendrix.
Probably fits OK on Market street or at the Fisherman’s Wharf ..
driving a BMW.
How’s that !!!
Check the comments from the June 25, 2010 column – An Lp Trip To NY. All the record stores in the Bay Area are mentioned. Unfortunately, the Jazz Quarters is no longer open as the owner.Tom Madden passed away. He’s greatly missed.
I’ve been goin’up to Jazz Quarters the last 30 years,anytime I traveled west.’t was the most dusty shop I can remember,packed with record boxes everywhere,difficult to look at and to walk through.Also not a good part of Frisco:my wife came once only and refused to come again:nothing interesting around.Prices were fair,mint records or BNs impossible to find.Usually I could find west coast 10″:the one I remember is George Redman on Skylark,first pressing with Bob Gordon and Herbie Harper,1954.The last time I was there I spent everything I had with me:got to pay the cab credit card.
Aaron, I know it’s UA – I asked for the label picture..
Sure, someone will be upset !
But look at the upside:
Usualy auction like this ends with one happy winner and many unhappy loosers. This time we’ll have one unhappy winner with many happy loosers !
Interesting NY Times article from this past August about 45rpm reissues from Music Matters and Analogue:
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/08/arts/music/08jazz.html?pagewanted=1&_r=1
Can anyone here testify to the sound quality of reissues from these companies?
Henry,
I’ve been a big advocate of the music matters series if you are enjoy reissues. There are a few drawbacks though which are obvious
1) have to change sides twice as often
2) pricey
If you can get over this, the music matters series is great. They maintain the blue note warmth, but have deeper tighter bass, more detail, and are quiet as a mouse.
My three favorites so far are “candy”, 1568, and “Point of departure”.
Maarten – the great 9M mystery.
I’ve put up a photo of the 9M I found on Sidney Bechet Volume 1
(recordings 1952-7)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/19121992@N00/5302542773/
I have it also on Genius of Modern Music Vol 2, and you mention a couple of other sightings
One question in my mind is whether the engraving is identical in every case ie, its a function of say pressing machine number nine which signifies something in the pressing plant, or whether it is an individual signature mark and slightly different each time.
The second is whether it is universal ie found on every copy of said pressing, or just odd ones.
Anyone can come up with answers, but as they say, the hard bit is coming up with the right question.
Music Matters
I have only one of these pricey little babies , Grant Green Idle Moments, a record I have also on cd, on a Scorpio, and now most recently on NY OG labels (even more pricey!)
So I have reference points against which to judge the
audiophile qualities, including the benchmark of its original vinyl issue.
I have no others, so I can’t speak for them, good or bad.
It falls a long way short of the Holy Grail it claims to be. For openers the vinyl itself was full of debris in the grooves. First play would get only a “Fair” Grading against Goldmine standards.It was shocking.
A good wash through the RCM cleared 90% but its still got more than its fair share of clicks and pops for a sealed mint pressing.
Sonically its too warm and bassy for me. NY OG sounds right,a little dry but sizzling with huge presence, Music Matters doesn’t. Its certainly a lot better than any reissues, but it does not make the grade and at around $60 I expected a lot more.
Personally I wouldn’t buy another.I’d wait to find an affordable copy of the real thing. Mind you for some of these titles that could be a wait forever.
L.C.,
I can agree that they are definitely a bit warmer and definitely have more bass. This becomes a preference thing. The Analogue productions re-issues(which I like less and don’t have as many) have less bass and sound much more neutral.
But I haven’t expereienced the Music Matters having a lot of pops and clicks. I usually wash new vinyl in the RCM, because there are usually some debris that I’ve always heard is from the pressing process(I’ve heard plenty out the box records that don’t require washing though so I’m a bit skeptical of this). But even if I don’t wash there are only a few light pops that are removed when I wash. I could understand people’s frustration with the idea that brand new vinyl needs a wash. I think it’s ridiculous. I do wash all my music matters, and a few other reissue labels for that matter just because certain labels benefit from it and it’s not a big deal for me. But Caveat Emptor, these do have light debris and can use a wash.
For some of these, it’s definately not much more expensive to buy an original or even a liberty pressing(which to me are good subs). The music matters 45’s will most likely never be highly collectible while originals will, so from an investment perspective it’s not the greatest idea. But, I can’t quite afford “Candy” as an original at the moment and I much prefer it to my J-toshiba press. I have an original of “Point of Departure” and a few others but find myself prefereing the Music Matters. i don’t plan to dump the originals though.
Billy Taylor was playing on 52nd street with Bird,Hawk,Ben and Billie long before most of the readers of this blog were born.He founded Jazzmobile,which brought jazz to the streets for free performances for young and old. His voice was heard over the radio first as a dj,and then around the world as the eloquent spokesman for Jazz Alive,which broadcast performances over the airwaves. He was player,composer,author,educator and about the finest ambassador of jazz one could ask for. The memorial service info isn’t known yet,but if you can get there-wherever it’s held-it’s a no-brainer. Here’s today’s NYT obit-
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/30/arts/music/30taylor.html?_r=1&hpw
L.C., just to clarify, Idle Moments was part of the Analogue Productions 45rpm series, not Music Matters.
Mike, the sound between the Music Matters and Analogue Productions Blue Note reissues was done at the same facility and by the same team so any sonic differences are most likely just because it was a different session.
Thanks Mike, LC, and Aaron for your insights. I’ll always prefer affordable originals, but to me sound quality is most important, so if I can find excellent reissues that can fill in for OGs out of my reach, then I’d like to know which ones to look out for.
Aaron, thanks for that info. I didnt know they were done by the same team. I have only heard two analogue productions 45s, Green street and The Tokyo Blues. The both sounded less warm than the originals to me. But they are extremely detailed, and sound very clean. I have a much larger sampling of music matters which is probably due to some subconscious bias from a small sample of listenings to to few records. I do have a bunch of the analogue productions SACDs and enjoy them. I love there impukse reissues as well, with A Love Supreme and Blues & The Abstract Truth being my two favorites.
i had some 45 rpm analogue and music matters.Beautifully made, good sound, but in the end the 45rpm ‘system’ is too ‘far away’ from an original.That is why i like the ‘classic records’ reissues from bluenotes. Mono, 200 grams, original cover,original labels and deep grooves.
(if originals are too expensive)
LONDEN callong: the ‘9m’ engraving looks the same to me as i have seen on (f.e.) jj johnson, lex. labels.The ‘long’ 9 and the ‘M’ look exact.Mayby it was on a stamp, but it has nothing to do with the lp, but more with the machine. Is it also been seen on other labels??
I stand corrected – checking, the G/G Idle Moments I have is “(c)2009 Analogue Productions,45rpm Limited Edition, manufactured by EMI Special Markets” So I guess Analogue Production get credit for the sound and EMI get zero score for manufacturing. Apologies for any slur on Music Matters.(Memo to myself: always check before mouthing off)
I have too few other labels but of what I have, none bear the mark 9M.
Its rarely productive to look for meaning where there is none. Vz, Monty Python’s Life of Brian, The fallen Shoe. “He has given us a sign!”…)Case closed.
“we must gather shoes!!!”
my best jazzy new year to all cats following Jazz Collector,rookies and oldies.get on searching,listening,winning or losing but never give up.that bloody single record you can’t live without is somewhere out there.go and get it.happy 2011.
Dr. J, this rook is inspired. Copying your quote and taping to my record shelf. A toast to more shelf space in 2011! Happy hunting and Happy New Year everyone!
I was reading Music Matters website to get background on how their reissues are produced. Check out this link: http://musicmattersjazz.com/sound.html
Read the “mono vs. stereo” section, particularly the part about how after ’57 (they claim), RVG had both stereo & mono masters, then in ’58, started creating mono masters FROM stereo masters.
To Al, Rudolf, and the vets here, do we know if this is really true or just hype from Music Matters? If so, what does that really mean about the sound difference between stereo and mono BNs ’57 and later?
It’s true, Blue Note 4003 Art Blakey was the last session to have a dedicated mono mix, after that all the mono mixes were created from the stereo tape (as seen on the tape boxes). If you sum the channels on the stereo albums after 4003 you will have the mono mix.
Donald Byrd MONO “At the Half Note Vol.1” on ebay for cheap!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300510797970
Remember what one recent “Prayer Meeting” went for?-here’s one more sensibly priced. Aren’t you glad you waited?
http://cgi.ebay.com/Jimmy-Smith-Prayer-Meetin-BN-NY-Mono-Ear-Vangelder-NM-/260701824497?pt=Music_on_Vinyl&hash=item3cb30a25f1
You guys have probably seen that seller bobdjukic is back in full force in the new year; the usual amusing claims and fantastic accolades (and occasional inaccuracies) continue to adorn his listings. The price on this made my eyes pop out Miles Davis – Jack Johnson. What in God’s name is going on here? Sure it’s one of the more rare Columbia LPs but I still see it fairly often and it’s not even in the price guide here at Jazz Collector. Still 5 days to go. What gives?
The price on that Jack Johnson Soundtrack is more than insane. Another thing that folks here might find interesting is the non-deep groove black label copy of Giant Step he has listed: http://cgi.ebay.com/JOHN-COLTRANE-GIANT-STEPS-ORIG-59-MONO-LP-BLACK-LABEL-/140495464977?pt=Music_on_Vinyl&hash=item20b62eaa11
our friend Djukic has (or had, I saw it some days ago) a Monk album Riv 12-300 – Orch. at Town Hall, with a lettering type ofthe name Riverside (right on top) which is definitely 3rd issue. He claims it is an original first pressing.
Every time one of his big auctions come up I sift through the whole thing. He has good stuff, but there are many that he claims as “originals” that are not “first” pressings. Again the semantics issue. Also, he is the king of hyperbole. I understand some trumping up the auction, but when you have 1300 items that are all “ultra rare” it is a bit nauseating.
Aaron, I caught that “Giant Steps” too. I’ve never seen a non-deep groove black label. Note on that inner sleeve too that there are many LPs not yet released in 1959. Well, those of us here can hem and haw, but if he’s conscious of his misleading listings then that’s a real shame. Either way, he’s laughing all the way to the bank (or PayPayl).
Either way,black label Atlantics are hard to find..agreed?
…I have a copy of Giant Steps with a non-deep groove black label in my collection that I picked up on an impulsive purchase once awhile back. They seem to be a bit more common on eBay these days as sellers hope to cash in on some of the residual demand for their DG contemporaries. I believe we debated this one in a posting early last year, and we came to the conclusion that it was probably a third pressing, after the DG Black label, and DG Bullseye label… Despite the lack of DG, it still sounds great, and can usually picked up for much more reasonable prices… On a side note, did anyone catch the NPR broadcast of Ravi Coltrane live at the Village Vanguard ? If not, it can be downloaded off the NPR website, and Ravi even plays Giant Steps near the end of the set in tribute to his father ! Great series at an infamous venue for anyone who loves live Jazz.
don-lucky,
I find it far more likely that the non-DG pressing was pressed at that same time as the DG, just at a different pressing plant. Verve records in the late 60’s that were pressed on the West coast have a deep groove while their East coast counterparts have no DG, just a small ring.
Thanks Aaron, if that is the case, then I guess I really lucked out on this one, and it is near mint !
Hi,
I just bought and received the new Blue Note book from Mr.Fred Cohen ( Jazz Record Center ) and I would like to use that tribune to express my gratitude for this amazing document. It was fascinating to go through the book, comparing FC’s notes with my vinyls and appreciate the details and confirm my master(original) copies.
Chapeau and KUDO to Mr.Cohen and his friends.
PS: Mr.Cohen,as a suggestion and if the time and resources permit it, you should do the same exercise with Prestige, Atlantic etc..I would invest in that(these) book(s) without a doubt.
I’m positive that you would/could have a great success !!!
many thanks
where is that statue of Fred Cohen???????????
Hi Marteen,
thanks for your comments. I was wondering how I should interpret your question mark.
thanks
Has anyone followed Roy Haynes’ “Out of the afternoon” which had been signed by Haynes, that should have ended today?
There were 8 bids and the price was at $58, but about 5 minutes before closing, this auction totally disappeared. I couldn’t trace it throught my ebay. Has anyone had similar experiences?
rockies; non-cynical…. what i ment was: thanks, mr. Cohen
Katharsis,
This one? http://cgi.ebay.com/OUT-AFTERNOON-ROY-HAYNES-ROLAND-KIRK-SIGNED-/350429348023?pt=Music_on_Vinyl&hash=item51973780b7
@Aaron: Yes, that’s it! It’s magic…I haven’t done anything and this auction disappeared and I couldn’t find it again.
Can anyone tell me which is the earlier cover of Prestige 7012, Miles Davis “Dig” in 12″ format…Is is grey or blue/green? Thanks in advance….
I’m pretty sure the gray cover came first as they all seem to have records with NYC labels while some blue covers have records with NYC labels but most are Bergenfield.
definetly gray
Hi,
I will be visiting San Francisco
shortly.
Is someone could help me out by providing me with the best Jazz record stores in SF.
Thanks in advance
Rockies,
Definitely make the trip to the East Bay to go to Groove Yard records. They specialize in vintage jazz vinyl. Here’s a link: http://www.myspace.com/grooveyardjazz
Rockies:while you’re in San Fran,you might want to contact Matt at Pitch Perfect Audio.
http://www.pitchperfectaudio.com/
He owns that killer hi-fi shop and is a serious jazz buff.He could give you the local”where to”,for sure. And since you’re going to SF,be sure to wear some flowers in your hair…or we could make that optional!
Hi Aaron and Ceedee,
thanks for the tips.
I will definitively be following your suggestions.
As per Ceedee’s suggestion and instead of wearing flowers, I will bring my flower power shirt !!! like the Mama’s and the Papa’s or like Jimmy Hendrix.
Probably fits OK on Market street or at the Fisherman’s Wharf ..
driving a BMW.
How’s that !!!
Check the comments from the June 25, 2010 column – An Lp Trip To NY. All the record stores in the Bay Area are mentioned. Unfortunately, the Jazz Quarters is no longer open as the owner.Tom Madden passed away. He’s greatly missed.
I’ve been goin’up to Jazz Quarters the last 30 years,anytime I traveled west.’t was the most dusty shop I can remember,packed with record boxes everywhere,difficult to look at and to walk through.Also not a good part of Frisco:my wife came once only and refused to come again:nothing interesting around.Prices were fair,mint records or BNs impossible to find.Usually I could find west coast 10″:the one I remember is George Redman on Skylark,first pressing with Bob Gordon and Herbie Harper,1954.The last time I was there I spent everything I had with me:got to pay the cab credit card.
Bill and Dottorjazz,
thanks and I also found the article with addresses in SF.
#140501256785 Jutta Hipp with Zoot Sims Blue Note 1530
The above item is “United Artists” pressing and not original “Lexington” !!
I hope I help someone…
How do you know it’s a UA pressing? He claims it’s original so if it’s not someone will be mighty upset!
That’s a very high number for a non NM record without all of the appropriate info.
Aaron, I know it’s UA – I asked for the label picture..
Sure, someone will be upset !
But look at the upside:
Usualy auction like this ends with one happy winner and many unhappy loosers. This time we’ll have one unhappy winner with many happy loosers !
Well, since the seller stated it was a Lexington Press the buyer will have recourse to get there money back hopefully.
Yes, but the burden…