Jackie McLean - One Step Beyond (Blue Note, 1964 First Mono Pressing)
Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis & Johnny Griffin Quintet - The Tenor Scene (Esquire, 1961 First UK Mono Pressing)
I will start with the big ones first. The Jackie McLean has been on my list for years but I could never justify the prices it seems to go for. I put an offer in on a copy on ebay and the seller contacted me through Instagram (he must have made the connection) with a fantastic offer. The record itself is in such fantastic shape! The demand for Esquire pressings always baffles me as they used the same plates from the US and for all intents and purposes they are the same record with a different label (although the vinyl quality is said to have been better in the UK...supposedly). The Esquire plant used to be in the next town along from me and I can actually see it in the distance from my apartment window. This copy is in absolutely stunning shape and I got it for a steal!
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Kid Cudi - Man On The Moon: The End Of Day (Republic Records, 2021 VMP Essentials Pressing)
Leon Ware - Musical Massage (Motown, 2021 VMP Classics Pressing)
Julien Baker - Little Oblivions (Matador, 2021 VMP Exclusive Pressing)
Flying Lotus - Until The Quiet Comes (Warp Records, 2012 First Pressing)
Moses Boyd Exodus - Displaced Diaspora (Exodus, 2018 First Pressing)
Derek Smith Trio - Piano Moods Volume Four (Pye, 1956 First 7" Pressing)
Art Farmer Quintet – Vol. 2 (Sonet, 1957 First Swedish 7" Pressing)
A mixed bag here. The VMP albums look to be good, although I thought the Kid Cudi A/B disc was black at first! Super hard to see unless there is a strong light behind it but still looks cool. The Flying Lotus and Moses Boyd were super cheap pick ups (I paid less than £15 for the 2) and have been on my wantlist for a while! Finally 2 7" jazz releases. The Derek Smith Trio is actually super rare, although I didnt realise that until after I bought it, and the Art Farmer is an obscure Swedish release.
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Jazz Journal 1965 Complete
This was a real score, the complete 12 issues of Jazz Journal from 1965 bound into a single book which cost me just £3.75! There is tons to read here with some stunning cover artwork, this one of Thelonious Monk is my favourite.
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Finally, im not sure this counts as a 'grab' but my girlfriend's parents were sorting through their garage and found this wine box. I have a couple that I use for overflow and thought this might be a good addition. After cleaning it I lined it with matting and stuck some felt pads underneath. Not as nice as the other crates but does the job for now!
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