The Blue Note Thread

[bettim84]

I have a similar inclination to get all of these Classic Reissues but this raises a question for this thread: Assuming you keep just one copy of a release, under what circumstances do you a replace another version in your collection with a Classic reissue?

My quick thoughts:

1) If your current copy is a Scorpio, a BN 75th, or a DMM from the 1980s, you should replace it.
2) But what about the 1970s reissues?
3) What about an OG pressing that's not in great condition?

I’d keep the 70s pressing if it’s in decent shape (VG/VG+) or better. The Classic reissue doesn’t have the same charm. I love used records and don’t like really nice things, what can I say.

As for OG pressings in rough condition… I have a few of those, and if it’s an album I really like them I’d buy the reissue and keep both, one for historical value and the new one for listening (that’s what I did with albums like Money Jungle and Lonnie Smith’s Listen!).

But if it’s an OG I don’t care much for, then I pass on the reissue (I experienced that with Stanley Turrentine’s Hustlin’, which I bought on a whim for $4 and realized it was an OG, but eventually decided I don’t really like it so I didn’t but the Tone Poet reissue).

 

[CrazyDiamond84]

I am so fffffff'in excited for a Boom Boom cut of Unit Structures!!!

This! And Lonnie Smiths Turning Point are my 2 I'm most excited for. Replacing my BN75 Herbie will probably happen as well.

 

[HayesWeighsIn]

Yea I feel like a poser with my Uniclo shirt of the album cover and no album.

Hey they are hard to track down! As far as I know it’s just the original, and the reissue from a handful of years ago.

 

[Skalap]

No news on a 2023 TP list?

 

[jamieanderson1968]

No news on a 2023 TP list?

Funny, just thought the same thing and did a Google search but no luck

That said, BN Classics has a deep roster in the spring so maybe my wallet would be happier if TP sat out a few months

 

[Skalap]

Funny, just thought the same thing and did a Google search but no luck

That said, BN Classics has a deep roster in the spring so maybe my wallet would be happier if TP sat out a few months

I hope they'll release a few big classics like they did with Blue Train this year. I know the deal with MM and the fact that don't want "duplicates" but most, if not all, of MM records are sold out.

 

[Jbraswell]

Recently picked up Stick-Up!
Not a big vibes fan but this one is really well done.
"Verse" on side 2 is exceptional. The notes just float through the room.

My copy of Steppin' Out has some defect for about 30 seconds on Laura.
Really like this release. Hope I can get it swapped out quickly.

 

[Colonel4Bin]

No news on a 2023 TP list?

Thought I saw somewhere it’s being announced 12/18

 

[jamieanderson1968]

Recently picked up Stick-Up!
Not a big vibes fan but this one is really well done.
"Verse" on side 2 is exceptional. The notes just float through the room.

My copy of Steppin' Out has some defect for about 30 seconds on Laura.
Really like this release. Hope I can get it swapped out quickly.

I am game for any Bobby Hutcherson. Really looking forward to San Francisco in the new year.

 

[hatfieldpdx]

Thought I saw somewhere it’s being announced 12/18

I think it might actually be 12/15...guess we will find out soon!

 

[MikeH]

these popped up on discogs for a good price from the same seller so i grabbed them as quickly as i could.
think its still my favorite BN reissue series.

 

[HayesWeighsIn]

these popped up on discogs for a good price from the same seller so i grabbed them as quickly as i could.
think its still my favorite BN reissue series.


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Same seller, multiple items is always the sign to add to cart!

 

[zdkaiser]

these popped up on discogs for a good price from the same seller so i grabbed them as quickly as i could.
think its still my favorite BN reissue series.


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What is this series called and what year(s) were they released?

 

[MikeH]

What is this series called and what year(s) were they released?

2011-2014. Mono reissue series by Disk Union in Japan. Cut by KG and pressed at QRP. They are faithful repros down to the flat edge and deep groove. Sleeve quality is excellent too. I personally think they are better than the MMJ releases.

From The Original Master Tapes

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Prices have gone pretty mental on them but every once in awhile I find some for decent prices. Wish I had grabbed more when the prices were cheaper! Think I have 7 of them now.

 

[zdkaiser]

2011-2014. Mono reissue series by Disk Union in Japan. Cut by KG and pressed at QRP. They are faithful repros down to the flat edge and deep groove. Sleeve quality is excellent too. I personally think they are better than the MMJ releases.

From The Original Master Tapes

Explore releases from the From The Original Master Tapes label. Discover what's missing in your discography and shop for From The Original Master Tapes releases.

www.discogs.com

Prices have gone pretty mental on them but every once in awhile I find some for decent prices. Wish I had grabbed more when the prices were cheaper! Think I have 7 of them now.

Oh wow. Thanks!

What's a "decent price" for these now, by your definition?

 

[MikeH]

Oh wow. Thanks!

What's a "decent price" for these now, by your definition?

Under $100 is decent price for these nowadays IMO. There is some mixed info about the series but I had read they only made 500-1000 of each title. When I first got a few, they were $60 on eBay. Now the prices have gone crazy since they are well-regarded. These two I got were from a seller on discogs but when they shipped I realized it was an HMV store in Shibuya. For some reason these were less than half the other listed prices and both are NM/NM.

 

[HayesWeighsIn]

2011-2014. Mono reissue series by Disk Union in Japan. Cut by KG and pressed at QRP. They are faithful repros down to the flat edge and deep groove. Sleeve quality is excellent too. I personally think they are better than the MMJ releases.

From The Original Master Tapes

Explore releases from the From The Original Master Tapes label. Discover what's missing in your discography and shop for From The Original Master Tapes releases.

www.discogs.com

Prices have gone pretty mental on them but every once in awhile I find some for decent prices. Wish I had grabbed more when the prices were cheaper! Think I have 7 of them now.

That's so cool. If any of you ever have the opportunity to travel to Tokyo, the record shopping is truly unbelievable. Disk Union is a small chain and would be like, the absolute dream independent shop over here in the states! Amazing experience.

 

[MikeH]

That's so cool. If any of you ever have the opportunity to travel to Tokyo, the record shopping is truly unbelievable. Disk Union is a small chain and would be like, the absolute dream independent shop over here in the states! Amazing experience.

I've been before. Went to Japan by myself a few years back. Wasn't quite as into records as I am now though so it would be a whole new ballgame if I went now haha. Would have to bring an empty suitcase!

My wife and I were supposed to go to Japan for our honeymoon last year but COVID made it impossible to go....maybe we'll be able to go again one day!

 

[HayesWeighsIn]

I've been before. Went to Japan by myself a few years back. Wasn't quite as into records as I am now though so it would be a whole new ballgame if I went now haha. Would have to bring an empty suitcase!

My wife and I were supposed to go to Japan for our honeymoon last year but COVID made it impossible to go....maybe we'll be able to go again one day!

I had a record tote as my personal item!! Haha. Hope you get to reschedule that trip.

 

[Jbraswell]

Mono Blue Train is saweet!
Can't say better than ST, just buy both.
Two beauties!