RARE Never Released Title of Blue Note by King Record
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These 2 titles are the most difficult to find Blue Note reissues by King Record.Tina Brooks True Blue GXK 8202Jackie McLean Demon’s Dance GXK 8211I rarely get these titles and for Demon’s Dance, this is my 1st time to obtain it!These 2 reissues are in the same series called, Blue Note Collector’s Item SeriesCrocodile Green OBI…
Recently I got these mysterious Emarcy reissues…I believe they are the US pressings but no proper info is available.What I know is that Nippon Phonogram imported these, put their sticker on them and sold them here in Japan, most likely in the 70’s.The labels are orange Mercury labelOn the dead wax, the serial (in case…
Welcome back again to the JBJ Audio Lab!Yes, I did another sound comparison.John Coltrane Soul Trane Premium Reissue by Universal Music Japan in 2009I don’t think many Jazz collectors know this reissue…They used the original RVG master tape, and cutting, and pressing were done here in Japan. The pressing company they used is called Toyo…
This is another RARE Blue Note Title Toshiba EMI reissued,Fred Jackson Hootin’ And Tootin’King Record NEVER reissued this title and this is considered as one of the minor titles of Blue Note I believe.There is a change of trend from modern jazz style to more soulful, R&B style Jazz in the 60’s toward the early…
Yes, the album I am talking about this time isTokyo Blues by Horace SilverAs you look at the front cover, 2 beautiful ladies are featured right? They are Japanese and one of them is a kind of celebrity. The lady on the left hand side is called,Masako IdemitsuOne of the daughters of a Japanese tycoon…
Yes, I am not exaggerating…this small Jazz Label in Osaka Japan has a really interesting story!The Label is calledSAWANO KOBOKobo in Japanese means craftsmanship. The owner is Mr. Yoshiaki Sawano. His family has a long time family business of selling slippers and sandals in Osaka. They have been doing that business for more than 100…
Thanks for sharing. I love your ideas and your business model. I am fairly new to collecting Jazz. I do collect Japanese releases al most exclusively. I personally believe the Japanese releases are in far better condition. The OBI(band) makes the art even better.
I do enjoy listening to my vinyl. Being able to mint copies is another reason.
Good luck on your venture!
Steve
Steve
Thanks for your comment and compliment!!