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Title: Sources for new/used jazz LPs??
Post by: eric the red on 22 Mar 2007, 09:17 am
Looking to buy new/used Blue Note/Verve jazz LPs. Any good sites on the web that sell? TIA
Title: Re: Sources for new/used Verve/Blue Note jazz LPs??
Post by: Scott F. on 22 Mar 2007, 03:00 pm
On the used side, Euclid records in St Louis offers quality vinyl at average prices. Best part, you can trust their ratings.
www.euclidrecords.com

here is another decent shop in St Louis, The Record Exchange. Good selection, decent pricing, grading is accurate.
http://www.recordexchangestl.com/

Both store ship worldwide.




edit: added another shop
Title: Re: Sources for new/used Verve/Blue Note jazz LPs??
Post by: Dan Banquer on 22 Mar 2007, 04:21 pm
Try Mosaic Records and True Blue Records.
               d.b.
Title: Re: Sources for new/used Verve/Blue Note jazz LPs??
Post by: lcrim on 22 Mar 2007, 04:55 pm
gooberdude:
thanks and I ordered some stuff fom Dusty Grooves.
Title: Re: Sources for new/used Verve/Blue Note jazz LPs??
Post by: eric the red on 22 Mar 2007, 09:09 pm
some great sites thanks guys and yes this would be a great sticky for those of us who just jumped back in the LP pool. vinyl rocks! :guitar:
Title: Re: Sources for new/used Verve/Blue Note jazz LPs??
Post by: Scott F. on 22 Mar 2007, 11:00 pm
Hey Goob,

I added the Record Exchange link to my post above. Vintage Vinyl, though cool and in a great part of town, doesn't quite have the selection of vinyl the other two have. I just visited their website and it doesn't look like it lists all of the vinyl they carry. Shame, it's a great place to shop for vinyl when you walk in but they sure don't have much of a web presence.
Title: Re: Sources for new/used Verve/Blue Note jazz LPs??
Post by: eric the red on 10 Apr 2007, 04:07 pm
TCG:
STICKY! :weights: STICKY! :weights:
Title: Re: Sources for new/used jazz LPs??
Post by: Listens2tubes on 27 Apr 2007, 10:41 pm
I've found http://www.Gemm.com and http://www.Audiophileusa.com to be good vinyl sources also. :thumb: Enjoy :dance:
Title: Re: Sources for new/used jazz LPs??
Post by: sabes on 27 Apr 2007, 11:16 pm
for used vinyl, emil on audiogon (http://cgi.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/search2.pl?seller&Emil_anghel) is a wonderful resource. he's constantly posting unusual/rare/well-recorded items, and is one of the most honest guys you could deal with. if he's got it, it's rarely (RARELY) less than a true NM copy.
Title: Re: Sources for new/used jazz LPs??
Post by: lazydays on 17 Jul 2007, 05:48 pm
I can recommend The Elusive Disc and Acoustic Sounds. Both places have extensive catalogs to choose from, and I've had nothing but great service from both outfits.
gary
Title: Re: Sources for new/used Verve/Blue Note jazz LPs??
Post by: ricmon on 17 Jul 2007, 05:54 pm
Eric:
 
I have used these guys a lot.  http://www.mosaicrecords.com/
Good service and a very nice selection of titles. 

Great site.  THANKS big time.   :D
Title: Re: Sources for new/used jazz LPs??
Post by: Marcos on 9 Aug 2008, 12:00 pm
I'm surprised nobody has mentioned Better Records.  Don't let the expensive "hot stamper" pressings put you off.  Tom keeps a lot of modestly-priced stuff too.  I've picked up some very nice Bill Evans and Blue Note stuff from there.  Tom's bag is that a carefully-selected conventional pressing will often sound far better than the heavy-vinyl reissues.  Truth be told, I've never been enamoured of most of the heavy vinyl, outside of the looks.  Anyway - lots of good stuff, great service, AND, for $5 he'll clean the record for you on a VPI machine.  Well worth it if you don't want to invest in a machine.
Title: here are a couple of sites not yet mentioned:
Post by: hifitommy on 10 Aug 2008, 05:52 pm
www.soundstagedirect.com

good selection of lots of things and decent pricing.

http://www.recordsbymail.com/

i have done biz w/RBM and his items are EXACTLY as stated and shipped superlatively.  i save his boxes to ship LPs with.

just a little advice from yer uncle tommy.
Title: Re: Sources for new/used jazz LPs??
Post by: BLS on 2 Sep 2008, 04:55 am
I'm a 47 year old rocker who just dipped his ears into jazz with Diana Krall a few years ago. Now I subscribe to both Blue Note subscriptions from Musicmattersjazz and Acousticsounds.

If you like amazing realism with instruments and pretty cool jazz you have to check one of these 45rpm re-issues out. Go to http://www.musicmattersjazz.com/ and read about it. Acousticsounds puts out different releases from the Blue Note catalog at the same 45rpm. Acoustic does not provide the beautiful gatefold cover and black and white photos.

I am so spoiled by the sound it's almost a let down sometimes to listen to other records.

I will be the first to admit they are expensive. But you are buying a collectible piece of vinyl and packaging.

Another part of it for me is that this music was recorded in the late fifties and early sixties. I didn't know any of this music. I love the whole thing so much that I trust what they send will be fantastic sonically and musically. Twenty or so albums later and I'm hooked. I look forward to each month's new delivery.
Title: Re: Sources for new/used jazz LPs??
Post by: chosenhandle on 19 Feb 2009, 05:33 pm
for used jazz, Tom at Jazz Record Revival is an awesome source. He is very friendly and his prices are fair (and he grades fairly!). He is also a hoot to chat with on the phone.

http://www.jazzrecordrevival.com/html_index.cfm?page=home (http://www.jazzrecordrevival.com/html_index.cfm?page=home)
Title: Re: Sources for new/used Verve/Blue Note jazz LPs??
Post by: weirdo on 9 Mar 2009, 01:40 am
www.dustygroove.com    bad-a^& funky record store in Chicago, their used ratings are honest and the selection is amazing for certain genres.

Most of the jazz/funk/soul & r&b i own i've bought from them...

My experiences were not so good. When they rate a record condition as "good" the condition can vary a great deal. I recently purchased 4 albums as good and good+ and all are irrepairably scratched, at least on some area of each record.  I will purchase again from them, but only if the condition rating is their highest.
Title: Re: Sources for new/used jazz LPs??
Post by: Sonny on 9 Mar 2009, 01:45 am
Looking to buy new/used Blue Note/Verve jazz LPs. Any good sites on the web that sell? TIA

Eric,

Living in the SF area, there's a few shops around here.  if you give me a list of LPs you'd like, I'll grab them if I see them.  Most of the OJCs or reissues, used, run from $5 to $10 and some rarer or more popular ones a little more. 

I'd be happy to pick them up for you if I run across them.  Let me know...

I would only ask you pay for them  :icon_lol:, and for shipping. 

T
Title: Re: Sources for new/used jazz LPs??
Post by: tomatamot on 4 Apr 2009, 06:04 pm
Try : http://wdcdradio.stores.yahoo.net/ (http://wdcdradio.stores.yahoo.net/)or this one:http://www.ishtar.it/framerearward.htm (http://www.ishtar.it/framerearward.htm)
Title: Re: Sources for new/used Verve/Blue Note jazz LPs??
Post by: tomatamot on 4 Apr 2009, 06:12 pm

My experiences were not so good.
When they rate a record condition as "good" the condition can vary a great deal. I recently purchased 4 albums as good and good+ and all are irrepairably scratched, at least on some area of each record. 
I will purchase again from them, but only if the condition rating is their highest.

"Good"on vinyl is never Good!
D`nt buy records grade "good" nowhere.
Dusty, really is OK but start buying at VG+ .
Title: .....let your $$ do the talkin' !
Post by: jeenie67 on 18 Apr 2009, 02:42 am
....I find so many fine albums of both jazz, classical, and real old western music at the Salvation Army outlet stores....and Goodwill Industries outlets. At $0.20 a copy typical, all it takes is time to pull a record from the sleeve and eyeball it in the light....and take a big chance with twenty cents! My collection of great music has been so enhanced by these little used resources. My three copies of the 1812 Overture and some Wes Montgomery....to Charlie Parker...all for less than a buck. And the sound....scratch wise...just as good as Music Fidelity's 200 gram vinyl!
Title: new and current LPs
Post by: hifitommy on 9 May 2009, 05:58 pm
can be gotten from towerrecords.com.  my only complaint is the somewhat flimsy packaging that allows bent corners now and again.  but the prices are really good and free shipping for orders over $25.
Title: Re: Sources for new/used jazz LPs??
Post by: Old timer on 12 Nov 2011, 01:32 am
Craig Moerer's "Records by mail" and his storefront, "Djangos" in Portland, OR., always treated me right.

Also, Dan Serro in Miamai, Florida, but I don't have his contact info here. He has several You Tube videos, profiling his DJ show which he spins rare vinyl on a local station.
Title: one of my recent good experiences
Post by: hifitommy on 12 Nov 2011, 03:00 am
is from amazon.com where i have gotten new vinyl and unlike towerrecords.com, the packing is superb.  spend more than $25 and get free shipping.
Title: Re: Sources for new/used jazz LPs??
Post by: audiobat on 16 Nov 2011, 06:12 pm
I like The Jazz Loft online, big selection reasonable prices.
If you sign up for their email they will send you special offers from time to time.
Title: Re: Sources for new/used jazz LPs??
Post by: midfi on 17 Dec 2011, 02:56 am
ebay (sometimes...) soundstagedirect
Title: Re: Sources for new/used jazz LPs??
Post by: kworcester on 29 Feb 2012, 12:13 am
I'll second the recommendation for Jazz Record Revival.  I've also found some nice OOP SACDs there.
Title: Re: Sources for new/used jazz LPs??
Post by: lazydays on 2 Feb 2013, 05:02 pm
Looking to buy new/used Blue Note/Verve jazz LPs. Any good sites on the web that sell? TIA

Elusive Disc for starters. Music Direct is pretty good along with Acoustic Sounds for new stuff. My used stuff is very secretive, and have several places in several states. 
gary
Title: Re: Sources for new/used jazz LPs??
Post by: downforce on 4 Apr 2015, 07:48 pm
I've become a regular at Half-Priced Books.   The selection of Jazz 180 Gram LPs from the 50s and 60s
is impressive.
 
Title: Re: Sources for new/used jazz LPs??
Post by: gguillot on 4 Dec 2015, 02:27 am
Did no one mention Discogs.com?  I have bought several records from various vendors and all have been accurate on their advertised condition.
Title: Re: Sources for new/used jazz LPs??
Post by: qdrone on 20 Aug 2017, 02:33 am
For Jazz try Music Matters. Their Blue Note re issues are awesome but pricey. To avoid sticker shock get them early as prices rise when stock dwindles.
Title: Re: Sources for new/used jazz LPs??
Post by: jawks on 6 Dec 2019, 07:09 pm
Have you tried the marketplace at www.discogs.com?
Title: Re: Sources for new/used jazz LPs??
Post by: Twinsfan007 on 16 Jan 2020, 09:46 am
I pretty much either go with Acousticsounds or MusicMattersJazz or for used Discogs. Thats what ive found works best for me.
Title: Re: Sources for new/used jazz LPs??
Post by: Zyphryx on 23 Mar 2020, 10:24 am
Here is a great source in Charlotte, North Carolina.
https://www.reporecords.com/home
Title: Re: Sources for new/used jazz LPs??
Post by: lazydays on 7 Jul 2021, 09:28 pm
I've become a regular at Half-Priced Books.   The selection of Jazz 180 Gram LPs from the 50s and 60s
is impressive.

I taught the folks at H.P Books how to select and grade LP's, and that was a mistake! I used to buy them all day long for $3.00 and now they are three to four times that. The worst I've seen for grading was in Dallas TX (HPB's). Most simply take the price out of Goldmine and add it to the disc they paid a half dollar for! The best I've ever seen was a dealer in Chicago. His records were always under rated.

Buying new stuff, there is no one better than the Elusive Disc. Plus they seem to seriously stand behind their product line. I have several hole in the wall shops I frequent, and unless it's rock & roll; they are pretty good. I've found that in some parts of the country; jazz is at give away prices, and in others thru the roof. Kinda strange, but true
gary
Title: Re: Sources for new/used jazz LPs??
Post by: LostInPA on 8 Jul 2021, 12:55 am
https://downtownmusicgallery.com/

Also, see their Discogs link at the top of the their homepage.
Title: Re: Sources for new/used jazz LPs??
Post by: nlitworld on 8 Jul 2021, 01:56 pm
I'd like to recommend good ol Music Millennium in Portland, OR. They have a fairly decent functioning site/app and always have a decent lineup upstairs of jazz titles. Granted, not as expansive as the never ending abundance of Discogs, but it's a single locally owned store vs the rest of the internet.