are new Blue Note records really Blue Notes ?

I bought Lou Donaldson "Aligator Bogaloo" and it sounds really good. Going to buy more of these reissues for that reason and the originals never show up for sale (in a record store).

I don't like them. Most are easy to identify as they do not have a bar code on them.

I can heartily recommend the Blue Note reissue series that are remastered by Ron McMaster. These can easily be identified as they contain both a Rudy Van Gelder CD and an LP. Cost is a little higher - in the $20.00 range, and worth every penny.

They are all Blue Notes though. It's not the pressing, but the performance that makes it a Blue Note.

Interesting. A decade ago i purchased a Jackie McClain re issue and had to return it three times because they were warped. I finaly just returned it for my money and what a hassle from the vendor. Haven't bought one since. Original Blue Notes will set you back,way back.