Another Dolphy Collectible; Some LPS on eBay Today
Last week we were watching the record Eric Dolphy in Europe, Debut 136, which eventually sold for $1,375. This weekend there was another nice European rare Dolphy for sale: Eric Dolphy Last Date, Fontana 681-008. To my knowledge, this was an original pressing originally issued in Holland. This one was in beautiful M- condition and sold for $596.50.
While I’m here, I may as put in a reminder that we have a few records for sale on eBay today. Here are a couple:
Mundell Lowe, New Music of Alex Wilder, Riverside 219. This is an original
pressing with the white label. It has liner notes by Frank Sinatra and the cover is in M- condition. The starting price on this is just $12 and so far there are no bidders, which is a surprise to me. I thought this would get a lot of action from jazz guitar enthusiasts.
Bud Shank and Bob Brookmeyer, Pacific Jazz 20. This is an original 10-inch LP in VG+ condition. The current price is $20.50.
Johnny Griffin, Night Lady, Emarcy 26001. This is an original Emarcy European pressing, pretty rare. The record is M- and the cover is VG+. The current price is just $14.50. I put this record on last week when I was posting it. It’s a great quartet session.
The copy of Dolphy’s “Last date” which sold for $ 596.50 was not the first issue. The 1st pressing, also on Dutch Fontana and same catalogue number, had a white/violet cover with just Eric’s picture.
Thanks, Rudolf. I’ll keep an eye on eBay for the first issue and post the picture if I see it. If anyone else spots a copy before I do, just let me know and I’ll post it. — al