As our avid jazz customers know, it’s been way too long since we have had a large selection of Blue Note’s in stock.  Despite our best efforts, these records are getting harder and harder to find every year.  So it is with pleasure that we announce this beautiful collection is now available for sale.

This collection ranges from the 47 W. 63^rd period through the later NY USA’s (no Lexington Ave.).  They came from a reviewer who wrote in the 60’s, and most are stamped “Review copy” on the back.  As such, we believe them all to be original pressings.  The records and covers are in amazingly good condition.  There is writing on the back of most of the covers with the dates recorded penciled in, but they have no split seams, very few bent corners, and very little ring wear or fading.  The gentleman also seems to have kept track of how many time he played them with little hash marks; most have ten or twelve, and it really looks like that is all the plays these records have had.  With only one or two exceptions, the vinyl is immaculate!  Very good sheen, no spindle marks, no scratches or scuffs; these are a real delight to see. 

A couple of notes on this unusual collection: because of the scarcity of these records, and because so many of our valued customers are looking for them, we do request that you do not call us to put items on hold.  We want to make sure that everyone has an equal opportunity to buy them.  First come, first served please!  And, of course, these records have skyrocketed in value over the past few years, so they aren’t cheap.  We have tried to be reasonable, they range from $50 – $300, and believe we are charging less than top market value.  Because we have taken great care in determining demand, we ask that you understand the prices are the prices; no haggling please! 

Some of the highlights are:

Joe Henderson “Page One” BLP-4140, NY USA $199.99

Grant Green “Grant’s First Stand” BLP-4064, 47 W. 63^rd, Deep Groove $229.99

Jackie McLean “Bluesnik” BLP-4067, 47 W. 63^rd, Deep Groove $149.99

Jackie Mclean “Jackie’s Bag” BLP-4051, 47 W. 63^rd, Deep Groove $224.99

Kenny Dorham “Whistle Stop” BLP-4063, 47 W. 63^rd $299.99 (note: we believe no DG exists)

Hank Mobley “Roll Call” ” BLP-4058, 47 W. 63^rd, Deep Groove $269.99

Lee Morgan “Lee-Way” BLP-4034, 47 W. 63^rd, Deep Groove $299.99

Hank Mobley “Workout” BLP-4080 NY USA (slight scratch) $199.99

Also, many fine records by Art Blakey, Horace Silver, Blue Mitchell, Freddie Roach , Larry Young, Wayne Shorter, and other Blue Note artists from the classic 60’s period are well represented.  If you have been searching for these types of records, we encourage you to visit us soon; we don’t expect them to last long.