As Rudolf notes in the Reader Forum, there are a bunch of records now from the seller bobdjukic, who has been noted here at Jazz Collector many times for his hyperbole and his ability to get people to bid astronomical prices for his records. Here’s one that I have always assumed was a pretty routine record, but after reading his description even I begin to wonder:

Billie Holiday, Lady in Satin, Columbia 8048. This is a stereo pressing, which, according to the seller, seems to make it a big deal because there was an extra song printed on the cover. I’ve seen many copies of this record, mono and stereo, and never gave it much thought. Perhaps I should think again. This one is already at nearly $300 and there are still three days to go. There’s also this one: Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers, Midnight Session, Elektra 120. This is a mono pressing and it’s already at $100. The appeal seems to be the difference between the mono a stereo covers. Ah well.

Ernie Henry, Seven Standards and a Blues, Riverside 248. This was an original pressing with the blue label, deep grooves, etc. It was sold by a reputable seller and was in M- condition, for both the record and the cover. And it got quite a hefty price: $564.32.

Brew Moore Quintet, Fantasy 3-222. This was an original pressing that looked to be in M- condition for both the record and the cover. It sold for $304.

Mal Waldron, Left Alone, Bethlehem 6045. This was an original red label pressing. The vinyl

was VG+ and the cover was VG++. The price was $825.

Eric Dolphy, Outward Bound, New Jazz 8236. This was an original purple label pressing with the deep grooves. It was listed in M- condition for both the vinyl and the cover. It sold for $380.

Clifford Brown and Max Roach, Brown and Roach, Inc., Emarcy 36008. This was an original deep groove pressing with the blue label and drummer logo. The vinyl was in VG++ condition. The cover was VG+. The price was $100.

This beauty was sold by Euclid Records: Ernie Henry, 7 Standards and a Blues, Riverside, Riverside 248. This was an original blue label pressing in near mint condition for both the cover and the vinyl. The price was $564.32. I think that sets a record for this LP, but

how do you put a price on such pristine condition? I do have a question: Does anyone know exactly at which point Riverside switched from white labels to blue? It’s sometime in the 240s, but I’m not quite sure which record marks the switching point. This was another gem from Euclid: The Brew Moore Quintet, Fantasy 3-222. This was an original red label pressing in M- condition for both the vinyl and the cover. The price was $304.

The previously mentioned Euclid Records has a few nice items up today, including Charlie Mariano Sextet, Fantasy 3-10. This is a 10-inch LP in M- condition. The current price is $76. 

Here’s another one for the $1,000 record bin, or perhaps even the $2,000 bin: Thelonious Monk, Prestige 7053. This is the one with the cover design by Andy Warhol. The record is only in VG condition and the cover is VG+, yet the price is already at $1,775. The same seller has another Warhol cover: Artie Shaw, Both Feet in the Groove, RCA 1201. This is an original pressing and it looks to be in at least VG+ condition. The current price is $71. 

Finally, here’s a pretty Norgran currently in the $50 price range: Johnny Hodges, Ellingtonia ’56, Norgran 1055. This one is in what looks like VG++/VG+ condition.