Jackie McLean, Lights Out, Prestige 7035. This is from the same seller that is selling the Mobley, which is now approaching $3,500 and still hasn’t met the reserve price. The Jackie record looks to be in what I would call VG++ condition for the vinyl and VG+ for the cover. It is an original pressing with the yellow label and New York address. The record is in the $400 price range and has already passed its reserve.

Doug Watkins, Soulnik, Prestige/New Jazz 8238. This looks to be an original purple label pressing with the deep grooves. The record is listed in M- condition and the cover is VG++, with a Preview Copy stamp on the back. The start price for this one is around $150 and so far there are no bidders.

John Coltrane, Cattin’ With Paul Quinichette, Prestige 7158. This is an original yellow label pressing with the deep grooves and it is in M- condition for both the record and the cover. The start price is around $300 with no bidders. The seller may be stretching a bit with that start price, but then again . . . . .

OK. The auction records are here, in a newly created bin on the floor of my music room/office. It’s fun looking through the records, of course, encountering pleasant surprises, but what I am most looking forward to is listening to them. That’s the best thing about getting new records, or even getting new copies of old records: Exploring and discovering (or rediscovering) the music. As I type this I’m listening to Wes Montgomery Full House and it’s probably the first time I’ve listened to this LP in 10 years or more. With 10,000 records a lot of great LPs wind up sitting on the shelf. I remember the first time I heard this record. I was in a car with my friend Dan and we had the radio on and we heard a Wes solo and we knew immediately it was Wes and then the tenor player starting playing and we were both blown away because he was really cooking and we couldn’t figure out who it was. It was, of course, Johnny Griffin. And now I am listening to this beautiful near mint copy of this record again and, ah, what a nice way to start a gorgeous Sunday morning. Anyway, back to the auction items:

The next one I purchased was listed as: Stan Getz, Three Verve LPS with Trumpeter labels. Price $40.95. These turned out to be For Musicians Only with Dizzy Gillespie and Sonny Stitt;

Stan Getz Plays (yes, the Verve version of the Norgran LP I was talking about last week); plus Stan Getz at the Shrine, a double LP with Bob Brookemeyer. They are all, like the others, in near mint condition. I have all of these records, but I bid because they were so cheap. Am I happy I bid? Duh, yeah! I’m telling you, these records are in beautiful shape and they cost me $13.65 each.

Three Prestige Red Garland LPs with Bergenfield NJ labels. Price: $152.10. All three of these records feature John Coltrane, so there is real potential for value. Traneing In is a second pressing of Prestige 7123, but it’s in nice shape. All Mornin’ Long is also not an original, but it’s also in near mint condition. High Pressure was listed in VG condition, but it’s closer to VG++ and it is an original pressing and it’s a great record and the last time I tracked it in the Jazz Collector Price Guide it sold for $275, so I’m pleased with this batch as well. There’s some risk, but if these records end up on eBay I should more than get my money back and make some other collectors quite happy.

Oliver Nelson, One New Jazz and Two Prestige With Yellow Bergenfield NJ Label. Price: $46.80 Not sure why I purchased this one, except for that the price was right. I have all of the records and the market for Oliver Nelson on eBay is not all that great. However . . . Meet Oliver Nelson is an original New Jazz and it features Kenny Dorham and it is in near mint condition and it is definitely an improvement over the copy in my collection. Could I go wrong with three original Prestige and New Jazz LPs for an average price of $15.60 each? I think not.

OK, now we come to the first, and probably the only real glitch in the purchase. This was a set of four John Coltrane LPs. Price: $187.20. The big appeal in this batch was a copy of Giant Steps listed as “Atlantic 1311 black fan label.” I wasn’t quite sure about the “fan” part of the description, but the “black” part was what intrigued me. Certainly a black label copy of Giant Steps in near mint condition would more than cover the price of this entire lot. Unfortunately, however, the record that arrived in the mail does not have a black label: The label is a routine purple and red. Not quite sure how this happened. My next step is to contact the auction house and see what they do about this obvious mistake. We’ll see. I have confidence they’ll be fair and reasonable. As for the rest of the set: There’s a blue label copy of Standard Coltrane on Prestige. Eh. There’s an original mono orange label Jazzland Thelonious Monk with John Coltane. Nod bad. There’s also an original A Love Supreme, which looked good at first but turns out to be slightly damaged. Not good. We’ll definitely be seeking some restitution for this batch.

Coming up next: What happened with some of the blind bids we made on collections that had meager descriptions and were pure shot-in-the-dark gambles? Stay tuned.

Sonny Rollins, Moving Out, Prestige 7058. This was an original New York pressing. It was listed in VG++ condition for both the record and the cover and the seller has a good reputation. The price was $197.50. This one has Kenny Dorham and Thelonious Monk. We would have expected a higher price.

Webster Young, For Lady, Prestige 7106. This was an original New York pressing as well. The record was only VG, while the cover was M-. The price was $213.50.

Eric Dolphy at the Five Spot, Prestige 7294. This was an original yellow label pressing with

the New Jersey address. The record was listed as VG+ and the cover looked to be somewhere around VG or VG+. The price was $177.50.

We’ve watched this one a few times recently: Phil Woods Quintet, New Jazz 1104. This was an original 10-inch LP. The record and cover both looked to be in VG+ condition and the price was $192.50.

Finally, here’s a very nice record that doesn’t usually get covered here at Jazz Collector because it’s not a highly valued collectible. But it is a terrific record and the price is usually right, so keep an eye out for it: Charles McPherson, Con Alma, Prestige 7427. This LP features a two-sax-led quintet with Cliff Jordan joining McPherson. This was an original blue label pressing that sold for $26.50 in M- condition, well worth it in our opinion.

Lee Morgan Sextet, Blue Note 1541. This was an original Lexington Avenue pressing. The record was in VG+ condition and the cover was VG. The price was $565.

Miles Davis, Steamin’, Prestige 7200. This was an original pressing with the New Jersey label. The record and cover were M- and the price was $123.50.

Cliff Jordan and John Gilmore, Blowin’ in From Chicago, Blue Note 1549. This was an original

with the West 63rd  Street label. The record and cover were both VG+. Price: $393

Mal Waldron, The Quest, New Jazz 8269. This was an original purple label. The record was M- and the cover was VG++. The price was $256.

Sonny Rollins, A Night at the Village Vanguard, Blue Note 1581. This was an original West 63rd Street pressing. The record and cover were listed as VG++. The price was $372.89.

Art Pepper Meets the Rhythm Section, Contemporary 3532. This was an original yellow label pressing in M- condition. The price was $707.99.

Charlie Parker, Bird on 52nd Street, Jazz Workshop 501. This was an original pressing. The record was VG+ and the cover was VG++. Price: $114.50

Gigi Gryce, The Hap’nings, New Jazz 8246. This was an original pressing with the purple label and the deep groove. The record was M- and the cover was VG+. The price was $124.50.

From other sellers, here are some items worth watching:

Miles Davis, Relaxin’, Prestige 7129. This is a New York pressing in M- condition and is priced about about $160. Benny Golson, Gone With Golson, New Jazz 8235. This has the purple label, although it’s not clear whether it’s a deep groove. The record and cover are VG++ and the current price is about $115.

Thelonious Monk, Monk, Prestige  7053. This is an original pressing with the cover art designed by Andy Warhol. The seller provides some interesting background on the cover. For instance, it notes that the cover was hand-written by Warhol’s mother, which we never knew. For the seller, it always pays to have nice detailed information like this. This record, which looks to be in M- condition, is currently priced at $540. 

Miles Davis, Bags’ Groove, Prestige 7109. This is listed as a yellow label. We asked the seller which address and it is a New Jersey address, so be aware. The record and cover both seem to be in VG+ condition. The current price is about $50. 

Dave Bailey Quintet, Reaching Out, Jazztime 003. This is an original pressing. The record seems to be in M- condition and the cover looks about VG. The current price is $305. 

Here’s one that wouldn’t normally hit our radar screen, but we’re sure some of you Jazz Collector readers out there will be interested: Albert Ayler, New York Eye and Ear Control, ESP 1016. This looks to be in M-/VG++ condition. The current price is $91. 

Here are a bunch more from today:

Beverly Kenney, Born To Be Blue, Decca 78850. This is an original black label pressing. The record and cover are both listed in M- condition. The current price is already more than $200. 

Leo Parker, Let Me Tell You ‘Bout It, Blue Note 4087. This is an original pressing. The seller doesn’t provide a grade, but based on his description both the cover and vinyl seem to be in VG++ condition. The current price is $91. 

Roy Haynes, Cracklin’, New Jazz 8286. This is an original purple label pressing. Again, no grade from the seller, but it looks to be VG++/VG++. The current price is $77.

Marty Paich, I Get A Boot Out of You, Warner Brothers 1349. This is an original stereo pressing. The record is VG+ and the cover looks to be VG+ or better. The current price is $100.99. We’ve bought and sold from this seller and we know him to be very reputable. He also has some other nice records up today, so it’s worth viewing his other items as well. 

Curtis Fuller Volume 3, Blue Note 1583. This is an original mono pressing with the West 63rd Street address. The record is in VG++ condition and the cover is M-, still in its original shrink wrap. The current price is $122.50, but we don’t expect it to last too long in that range.

Dexter Gordon, Daddy Plays the Horn, Bethlehem 36. This is an original pressing. Both the record and cover are listed in M- condition. The current price is $325. 

Kenny Drew, This is New, Riverside 236. This is an original white label pressing. The seller lists the vinyl as VG++. The cover looks to be VG+. The current price is $52. We have it listed once in the Jazz Collector Price Guide at more than $150. 

Finally, here’s a beauty: Thad Jones, Detroit-New York Junction, Blue Note 1513. This is an original Lexington Avenue pressing. The record is listed as VG+/VG++ and the cover is listed as VG+. The current price is about $400.

Among some of the nice items that just sold today are:

Bud Powell, Bud!, Blue Note 1571. This was an original pressing. The record was M-, the cover was VG++, the price was $271.

Miles Davis, Kind of Blue, Columbia  8163. This was an original stereo pressing that sold for $328. The vinyl was M- and the cover was VG+. 

John Jenkins, Clifford Jordan and Bobby Timmons, Jenkins, Jordan and Timmons, New Jazz 8232. This was an original purple label pressing in VG++ condition, both cover and vinyl. Price: $153.50

Milt Jackson and the Thelonious Monk Quintet, Blue Note 1509. This was an original Lexington Avenue pressing. The record and cover were both in VG++ condition and the price was $227.50.

Finally, this beauty: Thelonious Monk, Brilliant Corners, Riverside 226. This was an original white label pressing in M- condition. The price was $421

Gigi Gryce, Rat Race Blues, New Jazz 8262. This was an original pressing, deep groove, purple label. Both the record and cover were in M- condition. Price: $205.50

Jutta Hipp at the Hickory House, Blue Note 1515. This was an original Lexington Avenue pressing. The record was VG- and the cover was VG. Price: $201.50

Art Farmer Quintet with Gigi Gryce, Prestige 209. This is a 10-inch LP. Record was M- and the cover was VG+. Price: $190

Hank Mobley Quintet, Blue Note 1550. This was an original pressing. The record was VG+ and the cover was VG. Price: $435

Donald Byrd, Byrd in Hand, Blue Note 4019. This was an original pressing with the West 63rd Street address. The record was VG++ and the cover was VG+. Price: $232.82

Dexter Gordon, Daddy Plays the Horn, Bethlehem 36. This was an original deep groove mono pressing with the red label. Record was VG++, cover was VG+. Price: $400

Blue Mitchell, Out of the Blue, Riverside 293. This was an original pressing with the blue label. Record was M- and the cover was VG++. Price: $296.60

Chet Baker and Art Pepper, Playboys, World Pacific 11234. This was an original pressing. Record was M- and cover was VG+. Price: $371

Max Roach, We Insist, Candid 8002. This was an original mono pressing. The record was M- and the cover was VG++. Price: $75

Art Pepper, Modern Art, Intro 606. This was an original pressing in VG condition. Price: $415

Dave Burns, Warming Up, Vanguard 9143. This was an original pressing. The record was M- and the cover was VG+. Price: $90

Donald Byrd, Fuego, Blue Note 4026. This was an original pressing with the West 63rd Street address. Record and cover were M-. Price: $317

Please check out the Jazz Collector Price Guide whenever you get a chance. We try to update it every week, but are not always fully successful.

Mary Paich Quartet Featuring Art Pepper, Tampa 28. This was an original mono pressing, red vinyl, in M-/M- condition. Price: $700

Elmo Hope, Informal Jazz, Prestige 7043. This was an original New York pressing. The record was VG++ ad the vinyl was only in G condition. Price: $261.90

Eric Dolphy, Outward Bound, Prestige New Jazz 8236. This was an original deep groove pressing with the purple label. The record was M- and the cover was VG++. Price: $335

Sonny Rollins and the Modern Jazz Quartet, Prestige 7020. This was an original New York pressing with the original orange cover. The record and cover were both in M- condition. Price: $826.60

Lester Young, Norgran 1022. This was an original yellow-label pressing with a beautiful David Stone Martin cover. The record and cover were in VG+ condition. Price: $223.30

Curtis Fuller, Volume 3, Blue Note 1583. This was an original West 63rd Street pressing. The record and cover were in VG+ condition. Price: $360.55

Finally, there was Eddie Costa, House of Blue Lights, Dot 3206. This was an original mono pressing in M-/VG+ condition. It was available as a Buy-It-Now item for $420. It did not sell. The seller has since relisted it as a Best Offer/Buy it Now listing. The Buy-It-Now price is $480, but there is already a best offer of $400.

If you’re desperate for a copy of Eddie Costa, House of Blue Lights, Dot 3206, there’s one closing soon on eBay for a Buy-It-Now price of $420. The record is M- and the cover is VG+. 

Euclid Records is back again with some nice items, including this one: Sonny Rollins with the Modern Jazz Quartet, Prestige 7020. This is an original New York pressing with the original orange cover. Careful readers will note that Jazz Collector recently posed the question to our audience on the orange cover versus the yellow cover and one of our readers reminded us that if it’s orange it must be original. This one is in near mint condition and is currently priced at $629. 

Here’s a nice Norgran with a beautiful cover by David Stone Martin: Lester Young, Norgran 1022. This one is in V+ condition and is priced at $108.

Here’s a nice one on Prestige New Jazz: Eric Dolphy, Outward Bound, New Jazz 8236. This is from Atomic Records. It currently has a price of $158, but hasn’t reached the seller’s reserve yet. 

Now that we’re back posting again, we’ll return later with a few more items for today, and we’ll review what happened with some of the other items we’ve been watching. Stay tuned.