JSngry Posted January 17, 2004 Report Posted January 17, 2004 Are we EVER gonna get FOR LOSERS? Quote
Philly Posted January 22, 2004 Report Posted January 22, 2004 According the info. from "Goldmine's Price Guide To Collectible Jazz Albums 1949-1969", the cover art of "Buddy Defranco - Mr. Clarinet" was designed by David Stone Martin. Is that true? I think it's not David Stone Martin's style. Could anyone else show me the original cover art while the LP issued initially? Thanks! Quote
street singer Posted January 26, 2004 Report Posted January 26, 2004 Is it true that the last few batches of these CDs have done away with the mini-LP format in favor of the standard jewel case? If so, why are Verve still listing these as "LP Reproductions" on their website? Quote
Claude Posted January 26, 2004 Report Posted January 26, 2004 In Europe, all of them, including the latest batch, were released in the mini-lp format. Quote
jazzbo Posted January 26, 2004 Report Posted January 26, 2004 The last batch of these in the US were issued as "digipaks"--jewelcases, cardboard outer, plastic glued in insert for the disc, booklet in a pocket within the case. They can still be called "LP Reproductions" because nothing new is added, no new liners, no additional material not on the original lp release. . . . Quote
couw Posted January 26, 2004 Report Posted January 26, 2004 The last batch of these in the US were issued as "digipaks"--jewelcases, cardboard outer, plastic glued in insert for the disc, booklet in a pocket within the case. They can still be called "LP Reproductions" because nothing new is added, no new liners, no additional material not on the original lp release. . . . hmmm, following that rationale there's an awfully large bunch of LPR CDs out there. Really, to me the whole sense lies in the mini-LP sleeve packaging. I think this is the case for more people as the question street singer posed proves. I find it rather strange that they decide to ditch the packaging and keep the line and the name. But what do I know... Quote
jazzbo Posted January 26, 2004 Report Posted January 26, 2004 It doesn't seem that strange to me. It's a beurocracy, they have established a line that is in all their sales literature, buyers know it by that name, and they're reluctant to change a horse in mid-stream. The packaging still often resembles an lp with the original cover on the front, and the inside insert/booklet looking like the back cover of the lp etc. That's all they need to keep hanging on to the name. . . or at least that would be how I would guess they think about it. Quote
couw Posted January 26, 2004 Report Posted January 26, 2004 yeah, I guess that makes sense. They should probably have done some market research to find out the US market doesn't like these cardboard things and THEN start a series. Quote
jazzbo Posted January 26, 2004 Report Posted January 26, 2004 (edited) Personally, I'm an American and I LOVE lp facimiles! THEIRS however weren't the best on the block. As for Mr. Clarinet it looks to me as if it came out first as a 10" on Norgran (maybe just the first session?) as "Buddy DeFranco Quartet" and then was reissued several times as an lp under the title "Mr. Clarinet". I can't yet locate a picture of the original "Quartet" cover, which I bet would be a D. S. Martin drawing. . . . Interesting page I found that talks of the biography out: http://www.parksidepublications.com/buddydefranco_ltr.pdf Edited January 26, 2004 by jazzbo Quote
Clunky Posted January 26, 2004 Report Posted January 26, 2004 Personally, I'm an American and I LOVE lp facimiles! THEIRS however weren't the best on the block. Lon you should see the European versions of this series , these are ultra flimsy and look frankly pathetic the us digipak versions seem of far higher quality by comparison ( the Sonny Stitt , New York disc is a good example) Quote
Big Al Posted January 26, 2004 Report Posted January 26, 2004 Here’s a vote for Cal Tjader’s Whiffenpoof disc. It’s along the lines of Soul Sauce, but perhaps a bit mellower. It’s very nice, very relaxing stuff. There’ve been some nice titles in this batch. Thanks for bringing this thread back up. Ah, so many titles, so few dollars! Quote
jazzbo Posted January 26, 2004 Report Posted January 26, 2004 The early ones that came out here in lp facimile are also frankly inferior to any of the other lp facmile reproductions I've seen. Nothing beats those Impulse gatefolds from Japan. . . these Verves aren't even CLOSE. Quote
Swinging Swede Posted January 26, 2004 Report Posted January 26, 2004 Do the current American LPRs look like the VBRs (Verve By Request) of a few years ago then? Or maybe like the Impulse reissues before the MCA/Polygram merger? Quote
jazzbo Posted January 26, 2004 Report Posted January 26, 2004 They look like the Verve by Request, the new Impulse are the same way. Quote
Swinging Swede Posted February 9, 2004 Report Posted February 9, 2004 Thanks, jazzbo. So maybe one could say that Verve in reality has brought back the VBR series - but without bonus cuts. Quote
Swinging Swede Posted February 9, 2004 Report Posted February 9, 2004 Two more batches have now been announced: 6/8/04 Art Blakey - 'S Make It - Reissue - Verve Reissues Candido Camero - Candido Featuring Al Cohn - Reissue - GRP Records Gene Krupa - Plays Gerry Mulligan Arrangements - Reissue - Verve Reissues Machito - Vacation At The Concord - Reissue - GRP Records Max Roach - Jazz In 3/4 Time - Reissue - Verve Reissues 6/22/04 Johnny Griffin - JG (LPR) - Reissue - GRP Records Illinois Jacquet - Desert Winds (LPR) - Reissue - GRP Records Roland Kirk - Live In Copenhagen (LPR) - Reissue - Verve Records James Moody - James Moody (LPR) - Reissue - GRP Records Sonny Stitt - Personal Appearance (LPR) - Reissue - Verve Reissues Several of these titles have been available in Japan (and still are). Considering the wealth of albums in the Verve vaults that haven’t made it to CD, I think it would be a better strategy for Verve to concentrate on albums not previously on CD. Not that I want to complain too much. At least Verve’s releases aren’t copy protected. P.S. A new Diana Krall is on the way too. Mark April 27 in your calendars! Quote
couw Posted February 9, 2004 Report Posted February 9, 2004 I think that list looks fine and dandy, fine and dandy... Quote
Big Al Posted February 10, 2004 Report Posted February 10, 2004 Art Blakey - 'S Make It - Reissue - Verve Reissues YESSSSSSSS!!!!! Quote
king ubu Posted February 10, 2004 Report Posted February 10, 2004 I think that list looks fine and dandy, fine and dandy... The list looks good indeed, but, hey: Kirk In Copenhagen WITHOUTH BONUS CUTS!?!?!? No way, man! ubu Quote
mikeweil Posted February 10, 2004 Report Posted February 10, 2004 6/8/04 Candido Camero - Candido Featuring Al Cohn - Reissue - GRP Records Machito - Vacation At The Concord - Reissue - GRP Records 6/22/04 Johnny Griffin - JG (LPR) - Reissue - GRP Records Plenty in it for Latin fans, the Candido and the Machito. But the real winner is the Johnny Griffin: I suspect this is the rare Argo LP, originally intended for the Parrott label, recorded in 1955! It is much better than the first Blue Note! Get it. I said: Get it !!! Quote
Big Al Posted February 11, 2004 Report Posted February 11, 2004 But the real winner is the Johnny Griffin: I suspect this is the rare Argo LP, originally intended for the Parrott label, recorded in 1955! It is much better than the first Blue Note! Get it. I said: Get it !!! While you're waiting for that, feast your ears on J.J.'s Broadway. I'm listening to it right now for the 3rd time in a row, and J.J.'s trombone section arrangements are flooring me. A very worthy album. Like the man said: Get it !!! Quote
neveronfriday Posted February 12, 2004 Report Posted February 12, 2004 While you're waiting for that, feast your ears on J.J.'s Broadway. I'm listening to it right now for the 3rd time in a row, and J.J.'s trombone section arrangements are flooring me. A very worthy album. Yes, yes and triple YES! Cheers! Quote
street singer Posted February 27, 2004 Report Posted February 27, 2004 (edited) Anyone purchased any of these titles from BMG? So far, I've only bought two from them - Gerry Mulligan 'Live at the Village Vanguard' and Archie Shepp - 'Attica Blues'. The Mulligan was packaged in a mini-LP sleeve, the Shepp was packaged in a standard jewel case. This was originally released in a digipack, was it not? I'm wondering how many of these BMG have repackaged in standard jewel cases... Anyone know? [Forgot to mention that I also picked up Wes Montgomery 'Willow Weep For Me' - this one was in its original packaging.] Edited February 27, 2004 by street singer Quote
Big Al Posted February 27, 2004 Report Posted February 27, 2004 Here's another one to spend your hard-earned dollars on: Al Grey's SNAP YOUR FINGERS. At times sounding like the most raucous band this side of Terry Gibbs Dream Band, these guys tear up any place you may happen to play this CD!!! Quote
jazzbo Posted February 27, 2004 Report Posted February 27, 2004 I'm in total agreement Al. Any of hte Al Grey or Al Grey/Billy Mitchells on Argo or Cadet are worth having! Let's hope they bring more out. Quote
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