Deep Groove Mono is excited to announce the official launch of our YouTube channel. The channel currently features over 75 “video needledrops” of vintage jazz pressings and that number is growing. Some of the videos simulate a record spinning on a turntable, others flip through quality photographs of the jacket and labels. We … More→

There’s something about the Internet that has a tendency to bring out the worst in people, namely prejudice, close-mindedness, and personal attacks in instances where a simple, respectful debate would do. In light of this and several disheartening exchanges I’ve had with other collectors of late, Deep Groove Mono has decided to remove … More→

When I made the Deep Groove Mono Value Guide, I kept thinking about a way to showcase the ‘holy grails’ of our hobby, the rarest of the rare, and I finally got around to making a fun little gallery to complement the value guide. Check it out at the link below! The Holy … More→

Ladies and gentleman, Deep Groove Mono has decided to make a substantial re-entry into the jazz record collecting blogosphere with its definitive classic jazz album value guide. The guide features over 600 of the most sought-after classic jazz albums and is the result of extensive research and careful planning. Click the link below … More→

Deep Groove Mono is proud to announce the launch of two collector guides. These guides are the result of a research project intended to develop a better understanding of the methods of legendary jazz recording engineer Rudy Van Gelder. The first guide is a “collector’s discography” of Van Gelder’s classic recordings, including sessions … More→