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So are W63rd Blue Notes like rookie cards?

At first I thought the w63rds were the BEST recordings, deep groove and all, but after looking at a couple of web pages it seems that there are records that are sonic equals . So do these original 1st pressings, like the mobley soul station on ebay, recieve such high bidding because of collector instincts rather than audiophile ones?

i understand the collector mentality, i've spent lots on baseball cards, so please don't view this as a "I can't believe people spend this much money on a record!" thread.
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So do these original 1st pressings, like the mobley soul station on ebay, receive such high bidding because of collector instincts rather than audiophile ones?

Yes, I think you have it right, collect ability and rarity.

I have some Blue Note West 61st street originals, among my favorites is Lee Morgan "Sidewinder."

However I just received this week, Lee Morgan "Candy" and Lee Morgan, "Volume 3", plus John Coltrane, "Blue Train" (the last two are mono) as reissues from Classic Records.

In a word, they are absolutely stunning

If you want the music and the titles are available at Classic Records as reissues, you can save yourself a ton of money, be guaranteed a dead quiet pressing and wonderful sound.

We should support their efforts in issuing these ultra high quality pressings of great American jazz.
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