My understanding is that OJC has not been producing LP's for some time although there is an inventory out there. (I spoke with them a few years ago about this). I own several hundred and while I would agree that the original issue would be preferable, many OJC's are excellent (and some are fair or about the same as a CD) but you can't really generalize. Some sound like they have had some digital processing but others have the real analog magic. Overall, I think they are a good value for the average $8 I have paid for brand new LP's (I got some volume discounts on them) compared to the $75 to $125 I would typically pay for an excellent to very good copy of an original sought after Prestige or Blue Note.
I think mint reissues are generally undervalued on Ebay (or more accurately, mediocre originals are way over valued). Like you suggest, give me a mint OJC over a pop and crackle original at 10 times the price anyday.
I think mint reissues are generally undervalued on Ebay (or more accurately, mediocre originals are way over valued). Like you suggest, give me a mint OJC over a pop and crackle original at 10 times the price anyday.