Comments on: Jazz Vinyl Giveaway: Tal Farlow on Verve

By: Free Jazz Vinyl, TAL: And The Winner Is . . . | jazzcollector.com

Free Jazz Vinyl, TAL: And The Winner Is . . . | jazzcollector.com — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:52:34 +0000

[…] time to announce the winner of our latest give-away. This one is: Tal Farlow, Tal, Verve 8021. This is a nice Japanese pressing that is in beautiful condition and is being given away, frankly, […]

By: Erich Schultz

Erich Schultz — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:51:04 +0000

Michel, these are great photos!! I really appreciate your posting them! There were many that I didn’t know existed. Also, your photos have sparked my interest in the New Jazz series. Thanks again!

By: michel

michel — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:28:33 +0000

Thanks !! check out, i ve added many more records

By: DaveS

DaveS — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:14:02 +0000

Michel:

Nice collection. When you start down-sizing like Al, I’ll take the Tina Brooks and the Lee Morgan.

By: Erich Schultz

Erich Schultz — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:57:50 +0000

Ayrton, I totally agree with Al. I have several jazz price guides that are not reflective at all of either the Jazz Collector price guide or ebay. I buy music I like, and most of the time I am happy with the prices I have paid. You should definitely pay attention to grading. Also, you should check Al’s listings on ebay. I have purchased from him before, and his prices are very reasonable and the quality of the records very high. Never buy on ebay if you can’t see the photos in detail and the seller doesn’t grade the record. You just get ripped off.

By: Al

Al — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:51:04 +0000

Ayrton, I think your best bet is to come to Jazz Collector and look at the Price Guide and some of the archives and post questions on the site. The Price Guides that have been published are a total waste and have done far more damage than good to us collectors. The important thing, I still believe, is buying music that you like and worrying less about whether/if it is collectible.

By: ayrton

ayrton — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:49:21 +0000

Just found your site about 6 weeks ago. I’m commenting because I like Tals’ playing and want to get entered into the contest.

However, I also have a question. I just started buying vinyl again. Just bought a new turntable as well. Do you or anyone have recommendations on good books or publications to become more knowledgeable in regard to collecting jazz vinyl/lp’s? Sometimes I don’t know if I should bid for certain items on ebay. I often think if they look old they must be old but I suspect this is not always true. Thank you in advance for any responses.

By: Mr DW

Mr DW — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:59:27 +0000

I don’t usually post, but you’ve tempted me with that one.

I normally stop by and learn a little more about collecting jazz every day.

So while I wouldn’t mind a little more Tal in my collection let me mostly take the time to say thank you.

Thank You for the site and info.

By: Al

Al — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:31:35 +0000

Very nice, Michel. I may borrow your idea some day. The nice thing about doing this is that you have a copy of your collection on a centralized database for insurance purposes.

By: Ville Iivari

Ville Iivari — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:20:15 +0000

Now this would make a great christmas present to my father, I wouldn’t certainly mind winning this one!

And thanks for this site, which rocks (or jazzes?)