Comments on: Jazz Vinyl Miscellany From A Random eBay Watch List

By: japhy

japhy — Tue, 20 Mar 2018 21:04:46 +0000

Who knows with Verve. It’s a little bit of all the reasons folks are citing here. I have a nice VG++ Tal Farlow trumpeter label on ebay right now that I’ve tried unsuccessfully to sell twice before. And it’s got what I consider a realistic $10 opening bid. I think Al wrote about Farlow here not too long ago. Not a lot of people even know who he is anymore, so combine that with the fact that it’s on Verve and there’s very little interest.

By: Rudolf

Rudolf — Mon, 19 Mar 2018 15:09:00 +0000

Dorothy Ashby: some ten days ago I sold on EBay: D. Ashby “In a minor Groove” New Jazz 8209 for $ 471 and Prestige 7140 for $ 357.
I was amazed by this sales result. I think the main reason is the extreme scarcity, esp. of the N.J.
I sold a Webster on Norgran for $ 333 this weekend.
All the three albums were mintish, in storage since 60 years.

By: david j

david j — Mon, 19 Mar 2018 07:15:08 +0000

There is a date, I believe on side 2, hand etched in the vinyl. I do not recall every variation, but 1959 and 1958 dates exist. There may be others of which I’m not aware. The earliest date would be expected to be the first. I don’t believe that there are any differences in program. Basically, the 12″ is a later pressing of two 10″, which are themselves later pressings of 78s. The Commodore discography in volume 3 of the Mosaic box set doesn’t distinguish the 12″ pressings and lists songs by recording data and catalog number.

By: Steve B

Steve B — Mon, 19 Mar 2018 03:23:08 +0000

David j do you happen to know what those are? Always wondered

By: david j

david j — Sun, 18 Mar 2018 18:26:40 +0000

The Billie Holiday on 12″ Commodore has at least thee different variations that can only be identified by matrix number. Buyer beware when a seller is claiming first pressing.

By: Art Klempner

Art Klempner — Sun, 18 Mar 2018 02:45:39 +0000

Let’s be honest. Investing and appreciating are two different things. Musically the masters are aptly named . The label Is not the measure of the art…

By: Kristian kristiansen

Kristian kristiansen — Sat, 17 Mar 2018 15:04:46 +0000

Sorry forr epeating, I thought my previous comment had vanished in cyperspace, but then I wish to disagree with recording quality, most, if not all, are perfectly recorded, especially some of the Billie Holiday records have superb sound quality, but you need of course to play them with a dedicated mono pick up. I have collected these records for many years and there is so much wonderful music there, and the Tatums are precious., and Back to Back has outstanding sound quality.

By: Kristian kristiansen

Kristian kristiansen — Sat, 17 Mar 2018 14:57:45 +0000

Webster remains one of the great tenors even today , and he peaked during the 1950s, Then he was not over recorded as Granz tended to do with his big names, Hodges, Gillespie. So we have a handful of classics with Webster that have not paled,. Finally, Granz sold many more records than say Blue Note or Presige, which means there is greater availability even today. But still a bit strange that early Norgrans and Clefs with the outstanding arwork of Stone Martin does not fet h higher prices. I predict it will come prices go up not only on Blue Note and now Prestige but also Roverside, and European labels.

By: DaveS

DaveS — Sat, 17 Mar 2018 14:48:00 +0000

I just think there are alot more Norgran/Verves in circulation. Much bigger pressing runs is my guess. Plus some of the artists are pretty prolific like Getz. I will pay for the early Norgrans for like a Bud Powell; that’s about it.

By: Michel

Michel — Sat, 17 Mar 2018 09:31:59 +0000

@Alexander : you are right with Norgran / Verve records. Visual condition does not match with listening experience, and thats a problem for collectors. Soulville has always commanded high prices. One year ago i auctionned a duplicate Art Tatum / Ben Webster, first press, DG Tpt label, NM supernice record, play tested all along etc etc… i expected it would go for around 100. It eventually went for….20 $. So, i don’t know what to think.