1969 press kit

For discussion of all aspects of the New York legends.
User avatar
simonm
Head held high
Posts: 1007
Joined: 06 Mar 2004 19:20
Location: East London, UK
Contact:

1969 press kit

Post by simonm » 23 Dec 2008 10:28

Hi guys...

there isn't any kind of policy on here about selling stuff here AFAIK, but the mods can delete this if I'm contravening any rule I haven't noticed...

I'm going to be selling this press kit soon, as I need the cash, and want to get rid of some stuff.

I'm veering towards just heading for ebay, but thought it might be a better idea to sell here instead? It's an awkward situation, and there are ethical considerations. I'm a trusted member here hopefully. What should I do?

Here it is - press kit for 3rd LP - excellent condition, but missing group portrait and Doug 10x8. Band biog is a modern photocopy.

Image

Image
the names written on the inside cover are contemporary, and include Hank Williams (!?), Tommy Flanders (ex Blues Project and Verve/MGM solo artist), and Saul Saget - MGM head of creative services, in charge of packaging, advertising etc. The black strip is a sticker.

Image

Image

Image
real 10x8 glossy photos - the best thing about this package IMO

Image

User avatar
Mark
Head held high
Posts: 1122
Joined: 15 May 2004 21:13
Contact:

Re: 1969 press kit

Post by Mark » 23 Dec 2008 11:01

That does in fact look like the coolest thing in the world. I'm pretty sure I won't be able to offer you anything near what you'd want for it though!
8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1

User avatar
simonm
Head held high
Posts: 1007
Joined: 06 Mar 2004 19:20
Location: East London, UK
Contact:

Re: 1969 press kit

Post by simonm » 23 Dec 2008 12:08

I know I should set a price, but don't have much idea of what it's worth to be honest

User avatar
papaya
On the wild side
Posts: 183
Joined: 12 Dec 2004 18:33
Location: Germany

Re: 1969 press kit

Post by papaya » 23 Dec 2008 14:04

Great sweet thing!

User avatar
bleach
Head held high
Posts: 842
Joined: 23 Apr 2004 17:21
Location: The Wild Mild SW-UK

Re: 1969 press kit

Post by bleach » 23 Dec 2008 14:24

Tricky one Simon, can't help but think you will get a good price on Ebay but it would also be nice to think that someone on this forum could own it.

It is a very difficult item to value - original promo 10x8 do turn up occasionally for say ?40-100. Times this by all the pictures and inserts and that might indicate a value.

Don't know whether you'll get the right price at Christmas/Jan when everyones broke!

User avatar
simonm
Head held high
Posts: 1007
Joined: 06 Mar 2004 19:20
Location: East London, UK
Contact:

Re: 1969 press kit

Post by simonm » 23 Dec 2008 14:47

bleach wrote:Tricky one Simon, can't help but think you will get a good price on Ebay but it would also be nice to think that someone on this forum could own it.

It is a very difficult item to value - original promo 10x8 do turn up occasionally for say ?40-100. Times this by all the pictures and inserts and that might indicate a value.

Don't know whether you'll get the right price at Christmas/Jan when everyones broke!
wise words - maybe this isn't the best time to sell - but I think it's going one way or another.

User avatar
velvetfan
Head held high
Posts: 1005
Joined: 16 Mar 2004 03:40
Location: LaPlace, La USA (New Orleans)

Re: 1969 press kit

Post by velvetfan » 23 Dec 2008 20:26

I would love to have it, but I am actually getting ready to thin my HUGE collection due to finances. My problem is trying to pick something to let go of.....I can't choose! If you put it on eBay you wil probably get much intrest from the Japanese :wink: collectors who pay upwards of $3500 for mono Emerson bananas! Good luck; watch for an eBay buyer called "rekusukun" I think; he spends tons on VU over and over again. Rick
:wink:

User avatar
alfredovu
Head held high
Posts: 903
Joined: 07 Mar 2004 17:54
Location: Madrid (Spain)
Contact:

Re: 1969 press kit

Post by alfredovu » 23 Dec 2008 20:54

Wow ... Wow!!! Never seen this before in my 28 years collecting VU.
I WOULD LOVE TO HAVE IT!!! but being fair it should be worth a goooooood bunch of bucks.

I would try at Ebay but with a high min bid. This is a rare item. Do not let it go cheap, pls.

Good luck
Alfredo

User avatar
taxine
Head held high
Posts: 1202
Joined: 27 Apr 2006 13:42

Re: 1969 press kit

Post by taxine » 23 Dec 2008 21:59

Diamons and esmerals .....everyone loves x mas times!!
THANK YOU ...... :roll:
But there are no stars in New York sky, they're all on the ground.
This is the place where she lay her head when she went to bed at night....

User avatar
cartoonist
Posts: 12
Joined: 18 Apr 2008 22:34
Location: London, UK
Contact:

Re: 1969 press kit

Post by cartoonist » 30 Dec 2008 12:01

Interesting - I've got a mono Emerson, with the banana still intact. Hmmm ...
Although I wonder; >$3500 seems to be a bit steep. It surely can't be worth that much?

The press kit is fab, btw!

Post Reply