Classic Blue Notes on SHM-CD

[erwbol]

Last week I found a new apartment so I won't order any more CDs abroad until after I've moved (two to three weeks time). After that this series will be a priority for me, hopefully throughout next year if the series is continued with a monthly release schedule of 25 discs.

[bertrand]

Universal Japan is off to a good start! Looking forward to finally having Contrasts on CD.

Bertrand.

[Late]

Last week I found a new apartment so I won't order any more CDs abroad until after I've moved (two to three weeks time). After that this series will be a priority for me, hopefully throughout next year if the series is continued with a monthly release schedule of 25 discs.

Good luck with your move, and thanks for the information you've posted to date!

[etherbored]

i second that - thanks again, erwbol. and all the best on your forthcoming move.

[J.A.W.]

Erwin,

All the best with your move and don't strain your back too much Won't be able to help [sigh of relief]

[erwbol]

Thanks. We're currently hard at work. Now I'll finally be able to get some floor speakers again (and upgrade my amp) in the near future without causing a riot.

[Late]

I'll finally be able to get some floor speakers again (and upgrade my amp) in the near future ...

Oh great — now your TYCJs are going to sound even better.

[CJ Shearn]

I ordered Empyrean Isles, Out to Lunch and Speak No Evil.

Edited November 29, 2013 by CJ Shearn

[jazzbo]

I received the two Monks, the two Shorters, and the Adderley.

I confess they sound really good. However not that amazing that I'm going to order many more.

[CJ Shearn]

I always felt the RVG of Empyrean Isles was too midrangy, that AM radio like quality. The Speak No Evil RVG is too bright for me, I never found the RVG's of the Adderley or "Juju" or the Monk titles to be an issue.

[bertrand]

Remind me where you guys are ordering from? My preference would be Dusty Groove, but they don't seem to have them.

Bertrand.

[J.A.W.]

Remind me where you guys are ordering from? My preference would be Dusty Groove, but they don't seem to have them.

Bertrand.

I guess that would be CDJapan: http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/

They're probably cheaper than any non-Japanese store and their service is excellent, almost Hiroshi-like.

[Late]

... not that amazing that I'm going to order many more.

I like how you said "many more" as opposed to "any more" ...

[jazzbo]

Yes, I very carefully worded that.

[Steve Gray]

Side issue here... Don't you guys in the States ever have to pay import duty when you get a big package from Japan or Europe?

[jazzbo]

No, never have.

[Late]

For those who like hardcopy lists, attached is a Word file of erwbol's original list — re-typed with the catalog numbers first. 100 titles up to February 24, 2014. What will the next 100 titles be? (Or will there be another hundred?)

tycj-100.doc

[etherbored]

thanks, late!

i was doubtful about the long term of this series to begin with so i won't dare speculate as to its future but 100 titles does seem a little light.

[Steve Gray]

No, never have.

You are so lucky. The limit here in England is about $22 (including postage). Step over that line and you have to pay VAT, import duty and a "handling charge"

[J.A.W.]

No, never have.

You are so lucky. The limit here in England is about $22 (including postage). Step over that line and you have to pay VAT, import duty and a "handling charge"

The European Union limit is 22 euros or its equivalent (about £18) for goods imported into the EU, excluding shipping. If the value exceeds that limit, you have to pay VAT and in some cases duty over the total value plus shipping. A handling charge is also payable.

Edited November 30, 2013 by J.A.W.

[David Ayers]

I see from hmv.co.jp that Universal Japan have more SHM-CD titles coming (UCCO 5xxx). Nothing completely new I don't think but some titles that have only ever been Japan-only like Freddie Redd Piano East/West. But could be wrong and I guess when one of us gets round to making a list we'll know for sure.

[colinmce]

These also seem to be up on Amazon FWIW. Here's OTL, for example:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00E9R3L74/ref=dp_olp_new?ie=UTF8&condition=new

Not sure how these stack up pricewise against CD Japan, which I've never used, but it seems reasonable at a little over $20 all told.

[Uncle Skid]

Similar prices at Import CDs:

http://www.importcds.com/Search/Results?type=200&catalogno=TYCJ

[etherbored]

I see from hmv.co.jp that Universal Japan have more SHM-CD titles coming (UCCO 5xxx). Nothing completely new I don't think but some titles that have only ever been Japan-only like Freddie Redd Piano East/West. But could be wrong and I guess when one of us gets round to making a list we'll know for sure.

i believe you're referring to a seperate 'prestige 7000' series....

[David Ayers]

I see from hmv.co.jp that Universal Japan have more SHM-CD titles coming (UCCO 5xxx). Nothing completely new I don't think but some titles that have only ever been Japan-only like Freddie Redd Piano East/West. But could be wrong and I guess when one of us gets round to making a list we'll know for sure.

i believe you're referring to a seperate 'prestige 7000' series....

Yes it is Prestige titles - I mentioned it for the SHM connection - don't want to derail the thread....

Just grateful that Universal Japan are keeping busy...