OJCs are still the backbone of my jazz collection. Of course I have a bunch of AP, Acoustic Sounds, and Tone Poets, but those OJCs really punch above their weight class! Pretty respectable sound for the price, and a lot of albums that were otherwise hard to find. I'm thrilled to see you keeping them alive!
I loved buying OJCs in the 80s and 90s. One thing you didn’t mention is that it was one of the first reissue series the reproduced the original cover art and record labels. This made the so much more appealing than reissues of that time from labels like Blue Note and Columbia where they tried to make them look more modern.
Correction: most early OJCs in the 1980s were mastered in all-analogue by Gary Hobish, who signed “GH” in the deadwax. The confusion stems from the fact that Hobish worked for the George Horn studio, and their initials are the same. I am sure that George Horn was supervising it all, but the actual mastering was done by Hobish. This error became proliferated in the internet era, but a few years ago Hobish himself came forward and said that it was him who mastered them before Phil de Lancie took over in the late ‘80s.
I love Acoustic Sounds, very cool to share for the love of jazz vinyl what another producer is up to! Looking forward to those April / May AS releases!
Latin Kick by Cal Tjader is the only OJC release in my collection but I absolutely love it. I've got a couple 90s Blue Note reissues of Grant Green albums that also sound great, definitely have to respect the guys trying hard to make quality LPs when CDs were really getting huge
I first heard of Fantasy back in the early 70's when R&B singer Betty Everett was with them. I used to love getting those catalogs and buying all those STAX recordings! I was just getting into jazz at the time and got some of those. I would have gotten more back then but you know how money is!
The OJC series was so great. Back in the day I bought about 60% of the OJC catalog. Aron's Records in Hollywood carried most of them. I was in there 2x per month. Finally the owner handed me an OJC catalog and said phone in what you want, I will get it for you and you can pick it up when it comes in. As you noted, I had spent so many hours looking for original pressings only to find them beat up or so highly priced they were out of my budget.
You’re killin’ me, Chad… Where’s “Lightnin’ Hopkins, Soul Blues” SACD? I’m reading the website as noted on the several times reissued vinyl that the SACD was created at the same time - but….ummmm.. never got released? (Not to mention the other 12 Prestige Stereo titles….) Maybe I’m the only one asking about them? If that’s the case, guess there’s not enough demand to fulfill the “Prestige 25 Stereo SACD releases… but i surely hope not. The Original Blues Classic CD is a top notch version of that release, but i keep dreaming of an Acoustic Sounds remaster to bring that CD to life. How about a limited run set of the last 13? I’d pay $400-$450 for that set right off - and make it a numbered edition (meaning, number on each mini-LP gatefold sleeve instead of the ‘number on the set box’. Better yet, number the box and the mini-LP gatefold sleeves.) Just my $0.02 cents….
Love the OJCs. For those of use that have been collecting for 30, 40+ years, those were sometimes the only way you could get your hands on some of the titles. Despite being budget albums, the sound typically was not budget and they were generally pressed very well (better than most of today's albums.) As Chad says. they had the cover art, but didn't go crazy and try to up-charge by using fancy paper. That said, all the covers of the OJCs I bought new are still in good shape with little in the way of tears or cracks. Thanks for the history lesson and so awesome to hear that the OJC series is being re-released. P.S. I had no idea CCR had such a positive influence in the world of recorded jazz!
Awesome video love the history! Please consider releasing Bill Evans legendary trio on single vinyl. Some of us can afford to drop $900 on a box that but would love the records purchase these amazing albums at a high-quality! With respect…
I have one of the first OJCs, I think it's "Concord" by Milt Jackson. I bought it new at "Caldor's" in NY for about 5 bucks on sale. I'd love to get OJCs now for 5 bucks!!
Chad.. AP did Steamin, Cookin, Relaxin.. but no Workin. Why was that?? I have those three ordered and on the way… gonna have to wait for the Craft/OJC of Workin to complete that set. I also have twofers of those four LPs.. they sound great. Cant wait to hear the AP versions and later the Craft
I like the older OJCs for stereo titles however for mono titles I suspect that stereo playback heads were used in mastering. Of course things are different now when mono titles go to someone like Bernie or Kevin
Thanks I like it myself, It was from a Great record store from Kansas city, Music Exchange owned by Ron Rooks, Records store is out of Business and Ron Died, I wish Ron and record store were still going! The image is from the Poppy record of Lightnin Hopkins a good record! we maybe making more T Shirts at sometime in future
Chad, what about the Prestige Soul Masterpiece series? Do you have any plans to reissue any of them? For example, Charles Kynard’s “Reelin’ with a Feelin’”
Wow, I always saw OJC's as "library" CD's. When I got into jazz during the 90's I borrowed them, 5 or 6 at a time from the library. I think they had every title that was out. I would copy them on cassette tapes and return them (illegal, don't judge me). I never thought they would be sought after by collectors.
The music wasn't current in the cd era so the titles were somewhat limited. Tower records carried most of these. I have thousands of them and they are the cornerstone of any respectable jazz collections. A lot of R&B is also limited and still in demand like Stax and Motown (with exception to perennial greatest hits, compilations).
PS Strong as always CK. But, if you would, on your next Acoustic Sounds vid in your spare time, could you please have a small side table with "whine & cheese" for some of these complainers!!
I bought the OJC Miles Davis Quintet Prestige titles from AS that appear to have been pressed at RTI around 2010-2015 and the Bill Evans Riverside titles from you, also RTI pressed around 2008-2011. I always thought they sounded great but for about $20 each, figured they couldn't possibly be from analog masters... Are you suggesting they might actually be AAA records?
I appreciate your comment, but never understand why folks associate AAA with necessitating a higher cost. After all, it represents how most records, throughout history, were always done. My point being, once a lacquer is cut, the father-mother-stamper-to-LP record process is the same. The presence or lack of digital equipment in the labor of getting to a cut lacquer seems more like a front-end cost that should not influence the price of the individual record by more than a handful of cents. I think it's why the focus of AAA premium products tends to be the weight of the vinyl, where it is pressed, and the quality of the packaging. The sooner we get away from the idea that AAA should mean 'premium', the sooner we'll have more affordable releases of non-digital provenance (Blue Note Classic Series, for example).
Chad, what's the reason Workin With Miles Davis Quintet was skipped for the 2013 Prestige series? Was there tape issues or did they not let you do it? Or was it because you already released it in the early 2000's?
So I don’t know what presses you are selling of the records you showed. I don’t see a pre order. I want that Lush life, but that has been on back order since the dawn of time.
Tried 33rpm UHQR Kind of Blue...Sounds great but my 4 track 7.5ips reel tape from CBS sounds much better. And just found out Blue Note is making the same or better quality at $38 in their Tone Poet Series.
Tone Poet & Classic Series are very good, but mainly from a materials and pressing point of view. They do not necessarily sound better than their respective tracks from the Blue Note Reissue series: mid-70s, and often sound a bit compromised. Kevin Gray is great, but his EQ choices album-to-album, when cutting a lacquer, can be hit-or-miss.
If only a genuine pressing of ”Everybody digs Bill Evans” would be released at a normal price So tired of the 2 hand prices on old OJC on Discogs after the pandemic And the shady labels that i never buy….👎
Chad...My comment isn't about the subject of this vid but I can't find any way to get hold of you regarding your subscription programs. I've spent several hours reviewing your subscription page and had decided to sub to many of the listed programs. When I called to sub to the available programs I was was told that you don't have subscription programs at this time. I understand that some programs require that you buy complete sets, and I understand why, but the programs I am interested in are clearly stated as available. If you have cancelled these programs that's fine, but shouldn't you take down or modify the subscription section to reflect this fact? It would save shmucks like me a lot of time and also the disappointment of not being able to obtain your excellent product easily and on a monthly basis. I wonder how many of your loyal customers have done the same but have not brought the issue to your attention. I'm hoping this comment finds its way to you and that you take it to heart. I'm also hoping that we will meet someday so I can thank you for addressing the issue. If I am mistaken about these programs I ask for your forgiveness in advance. Thanks Chad.
Lets see if you live in NYC you still can get OJC’s for under 20 bucks. Chad your Vinyl Vault is priced way too high for the average collector. I always chuckle when I see your used prices and walk into any store in Brooklyn and say look at what AS is charging and they laugh also. So how many pressing is QRP going to do for Concord???? I will give you this the old OJC were priced well something you might want to do if you have to compete with Concord i.
I live in NYC so jazz is plenty . OJC’s ORC’s and OBC’s are everywhere in the used bins at good prices . Yeq few are 25 to 30 but for the most part 20 . Lets see what Chad is going to Charge
@@Anthony-fz7uf It aint going to be $20-25. I can promise you that much. Thing is, not everyone lives in NYC or a big metro area. Discogs, ebay, auctions and the secondary market swindlers are what many of us have. And we pay dearly.
Hi IWe As Europeans love what you are doing , but see have a problem, We want to buy a great deal of Albums , but our problem is our import rats, Do you have a surjection or how can we import.
OJCs are still the backbone of my jazz collection. Of course I have a bunch of AP, Acoustic Sounds, and Tone Poets, but those OJCs really punch above their weight class! Pretty respectable sound for the price, and a lot of albums that were otherwise hard to find. I'm thrilled to see you keeping them alive!
Great stuff Chad. Do more of these ‘history of labels’ videos. Thanks
I loved buying OJCs in the 80s and 90s. One thing you didn’t mention is that it was one of the first reissue series the reproduced the original cover art and record labels. This made the so much more appealing than reissues of that time from labels like Blue Note and Columbia where they tried to make them look more modern.
See you in Chicago!
Correction: most early OJCs in the 1980s were mastered in all-analogue by Gary Hobish, who signed “GH” in the deadwax. The confusion stems from the fact that Hobish worked for the George Horn studio, and their initials are the same. I am sure that George Horn was supervising it all, but the actual mastering was done by Hobish. This error became proliferated in the internet era, but a few years ago Hobish himself came forward and said that it was him who mastered them before Phil de Lancie took over in the late ‘80s.
Love it!!! This is one of the best periods to replenish, rebuild, start or continue collecting Jazz albums.
Thanks for keep our hobby alive!
Hi Chad, Awesome! Can't wait. Thank you and have a wonderful one
Thanks for the history and info about OJC. These videos are really awesome, so keep em’ coming Chad.
I love Acoustic Sounds, very cool to share for the love of jazz vinyl what another producer is up to! Looking forward to those April / May AS releases!
Can't wait to finally be able to buy "Lush life" at regular retail price. Thank you Chad.
We need the old blues classics aswell. Please God 🙏
You're 'The Man' Chad. I knew it back in the 1980s and you're still alive and kicking today. Keep them Great Releases coming!
Thank you for the update and the history, Mr. Chad. You guys are awesome!
Latin Kick by Cal Tjader is the only OJC release in my collection but I absolutely love it. I've got a couple 90s Blue Note reissues of Grant Green albums that also sound great, definitely have to respect the guys trying hard to make quality LPs when CDs were really getting huge
I would really love to see you reissue that Creedence box set again. I'd love to have one.
Awesome shirt, Chad. Just received a german pressing of that exact record yesterday.
Very enjoyable and informative video. Thanks.
OMG!! that Tape Room is Heaven on Earth, These vids are Awesome Chad, learning the history of these records
Great stuff, Chad. Love the history, the music, and OJC’s. Keep up the good work.
I first heard of Fantasy back in the early 70's when R&B singer Betty Everett was with them. I used to love getting those catalogs and buying all those STAX recordings! I was just getting into jazz at the time and got some of those. I would have gotten more back then but you know how money is!
Great history lesson. Thanks.
Chad, This is great news. I appreciate the OJC history too. I’m looking forward to ordering.
The OJC series was so great. Back in the day I bought about 60% of the OJC catalog. Aron's Records in Hollywood carried most of them. I was in there 2x per month. Finally the owner handed me an OJC catalog and said phone in what you want, I will get it for you and you can pick it up when it comes in. As you noted, I had spent so many hours looking for original pressings only to find them beat up or so highly priced they were out of my budget.
Great video, Chad!
I’ve several OJCs. All sound great. Would love to see some OJC blues reissues.
You’re killin’ me, Chad…
Where’s “Lightnin’ Hopkins, Soul Blues” SACD? I’m reading the website as noted on the several times reissued vinyl that the SACD was created at the same time - but….ummmm.. never got released? (Not to mention the other 12 Prestige Stereo titles….)
Maybe I’m the only one asking about them? If that’s the case, guess there’s not enough demand to fulfill the “Prestige 25 Stereo SACD releases… but i surely hope not.
The Original Blues Classic CD is a top notch version of that release, but i keep dreaming of an Acoustic Sounds remaster to bring that CD to life.
How about a limited run set of the last 13? I’d pay $400-$450 for that set right off - and make it a numbered edition (meaning, number on each mini-LP gatefold sleeve instead of the ‘number on the set box’. Better yet, number the box and the mini-LP gatefold sleeves.)
Just my $0.02 cents….
Great to hear Cookin’ and Boss Tenor are coming !!
Love the OJCs. For those of use that have been collecting for 30, 40+ years, those were sometimes the only way you could get your hands on some of the titles. Despite being budget albums, the sound typically was not budget and they were generally pressed very well (better than most of today's albums.) As Chad says. they had the cover art, but didn't go crazy and try to up-charge by using fancy paper. That said, all the covers of the OJCs I bought new are still in good shape with little in the way of tears or cracks. Thanks for the history lesson and so awesome to hear that the OJC series is being re-released.
P.S. I had no idea CCR had such a positive influence in the world of recorded jazz!
Awesome video love the history! Please consider releasing Bill Evans legendary trio on single vinyl. Some of us can afford to drop $900 on a box that but would love the records purchase these amazing albums at a high-quality! With respect…
I wasn't all that familiar with OJC. Thank you for the history lesson on them. I look forward to more great records from AS and its affiliates.👍👍👍
Is there something holding back the Steely Dan UHQRs?
I’ve got about 100 OJCs from the 80s and they all sound pretty good
I have one of the first OJCs, I think it's "Concord" by Milt Jackson. I bought it new at "Caldor's" in NY for about 5 bucks on sale. I'd love to get OJCs now for 5 bucks!!
Damn, I want that Gene Ammons' Boss Tenor quick... 😊
Great info Chad. I'm super excited by this series. Thanks for keeping the flame alive!
Chad.. AP did Steamin, Cookin, Relaxin.. but no Workin. Why was that??
I have those three ordered and on the way… gonna have to wait for the Craft/OJC of Workin to complete that set.
I also have twofers of those four LPs.. they sound great. Cant wait to hear the AP versions and later the Craft
I like the older OJCs for stereo titles however for mono titles I suspect that stereo playback heads were used in mastering. Of course things are different now when mono titles go to someone like Bernie or Kevin
Where did you get the Lightnin’ t-shirt Chad? Great one!
Thanks I like it myself, It was from a Great record store from Kansas city, Music Exchange owned by Ron Rooks, Records store is out of Business and Ron Died,
I wish Ron and record store were still going! The image is from the Poppy record of Lightnin Hopkins a good record! we maybe making more T Shirts at sometime in future
@@chadkassem5881 Thanks Chad.I bought the record when it came out and it has always been a favorite of mine.
Kirk Felton remastered a bunch of OJC CDS
Chad, what about the Prestige Soul Masterpiece series? Do you have any plans to reissue any of them? For example, Charles Kynard’s “Reelin’ with a Feelin’”
No. Sorry.
Wow, I always saw OJC's as "library" CD's. When I got into jazz during the 90's I borrowed them, 5 or 6 at a time from the library. I think they had every title that was out. I would copy them on cassette tapes and return them (illegal, don't judge me). I never thought they would be sought after by collectors.
The music wasn't current in the cd era so the titles were somewhat limited. Tower records carried most of these. I have thousands of them and they are the cornerstone of any respectable jazz collections. A lot of R&B is also limited and still in demand like Stax and Motown (with exception to perennial greatest hits, compilations).
Will Tommy Flanagan’s “Overseas” be pressed again?
PS Strong as always CK.
But, if you would, on your next Acoustic Sounds vid in your spare time, could you please have a small side table with "whine & cheese" for some of these complainers!!
I bought the OJC Miles Davis Quintet Prestige titles from AS that appear to have been pressed at RTI around 2010-2015 and the Bill Evans Riverside titles from you, also RTI pressed around 2008-2011. I always thought they sounded great but for about $20 each, figured they couldn't possibly be from analog masters... Are you suggesting they might actually be AAA records?
I appreciate your comment, but never understand why folks associate AAA with necessitating a higher cost. After all, it represents how most records, throughout history, were always done.
My point being, once a lacquer is cut, the father-mother-stamper-to-LP record process is the same. The presence or lack of digital equipment in the labor of getting to a cut lacquer seems more like a front-end cost that should not influence the price of the individual record by more than a handful of cents. I think it's why the focus of AAA premium products tends to be the weight of the vinyl, where it is pressed, and the quality of the packaging.
The sooner we get away from the idea that AAA should mean 'premium', the sooner we'll have more affordable releases of non-digital provenance (Blue Note Classic Series, for example).
Chad, what's the reason Workin With Miles Davis Quintet was skipped for the 2013 Prestige series? Was there tape issues or did they not let you do it? Or was it because you already released it in the early 2000's?
It is being released in the new Craft OJC series soon, mastered from original tapes and RTI pressed, so I guess there are no tape issues.
So I don’t know what presses you are selling of the records you showed. I don’t see a pre order. I want that Lush life, but that has been on back order since the dawn of time.
So, these are all mono pressings.Does anybody know if these albums were ever pressed in stereo?
Tried 33rpm UHQR Kind of Blue...Sounds great but my 4 track 7.5ips reel tape from CBS sounds much better. And just found out Blue Note is making the same or better quality at $38 in their Tone Poet Series.
Tone Poet & Classic Series are very good, but mainly from a materials and pressing point of view. They do not necessarily sound better than their respective tracks from the Blue Note Reissue series: mid-70s, and often sound a bit compromised. Kevin Gray is great, but his EQ choices album-to-album, when cutting a lacquer, can be hit-or-miss.
I came here for a big announcement. Did I miss it?
If only a genuine pressing of ”Everybody digs Bill Evans” would be released at a normal price
So tired of the 2 hand prices on old OJC on Discogs after the pandemic
And the shady labels that i never buy….👎
Second! :)
Yayy $25.00 OJCs!!!
oh..
Chad...My comment isn't about the subject of this vid but I can't find any way to get hold of you regarding your subscription programs. I've spent several hours reviewing your subscription page and had decided to sub to many of the listed programs. When I called to sub to the available programs I was was told that you don't have subscription programs at this time. I understand that some programs require that you buy complete sets, and I understand why, but the programs I am interested in are clearly stated as available. If you have cancelled these programs that's fine, but shouldn't you take down or modify the subscription section to reflect this fact? It would save shmucks like me a lot of time and also the disappointment of not being able to obtain your excellent product easily and on a monthly basis. I wonder how many of your loyal customers have done the same but have not brought the issue to your attention. I'm hoping this comment finds its way to you and that you take it to heart. I'm also hoping that we will meet someday so I can thank you for addressing the issue. If I am mistaken about these programs I ask for your forgiveness in advance. Thanks Chad.
get the linaaah notes, buy the album.
Chad, did they know you were planning on repressing those albums, if so, i believe it was a dirty thing to do
You %@$#ers are gonna put me in the poor house!
Kenny Burrell & John Coltrane OJC Series is faulty: Track A3. Everyone says that everywhere. You no longer do quality control. Think only of business
Lets see if you live in NYC you still can get OJC’s for under 20 bucks.
Chad your Vinyl Vault is priced way too high for the average collector. I always chuckle when I see your used prices and walk into any store in Brooklyn and say look at what AS is charging and they laugh also.
So how many pressing is QRP going to do for Concord????
I will give you this the old OJC were priced well something you might want to do if you have to compete with Concord i.
@Anthony (not joking here) If I give you a list will you get these $20.00 OJCs for me? Finders fee also. Thanks!
@Anthony ME TOO!
There are OJC's under $20 but not all.
I live in NYC so jazz is plenty .
OJC’s ORC’s and OBC’s are everywhere in the used bins at good prices . Yeq few are 25 to 30 but for the most part 20 . Lets see what Chad is going to Charge
@@Anthony-fz7uf It aint going to be $20-25. I can promise you that much.
Thing is, not everyone lives in NYC or a big metro area. Discogs, ebay, auctions and the secondary market swindlers are what many of us have. And we pay dearly.
Hi IWe As Europeans love what you are doing , but see have a problem, We want to buy a great deal of Albums , but our problem is our import rats, Do you have a surjection or how can we import.
First! 😂