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Milt Buckner – Midnight Slows Vol. 4
1974 · France · Black And Blue · Vinyl LP
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 17, 2026
- MMint
- $19.27
- NMNear Mint
- $17.24
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $13.18
- VGVery Good
- $9.13
- G+Good Plus
- $5.07
- GGood
- $3.04
- FFair
- $2.03
- PPoor
- $1.01
32 copies listed on Discogs from $0.50.
These are reference estimates from Discogs sold/asking data for this exact pressing, not offers and not a guaranteed price. Actual value depends on condition, completeness and current demand. Any active seller offers on this page are listed separately above.
Offers · 1
- €12ref VA-JWHW8Media VG+ · Very Good Plus🇫🇷 Ships from France
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- [Areacem logo] B+B 333068 A L1
- Runout — side B
- [Areacem logo] B+B 333068 B L1 3
- Rights society
- SACEM SACD SGDL SDRM
- Price Code
- B(circled)
- Pressed By
- A.R.E.A.C.E.M.
- Lacquer Cut At
- Decca Studios, Paris
Specifications
- Artist
- Milt Buckner
- Genre
- Jazz
- Style
- Cool Jazz, Easy Listening
- Year
- 1974
- Label
- Black And Blue
- Catalog number
- 333.068
- Country
- France
Tracklist
- A1Time After Time4:05
- A2Poor Butterfly4:30
- A3Stockholm In Summer5:31
- A4Tophie's Dream3:57
- B1Sweet Lorraine5:51
- B2Stormy Weather2:50
- B3I Am In The Mood For Love4:46
- B4I Can't Get Started4:23
- Photography By
- Alain Marouani
About this record
Pressed at A.R.E.A.C.E.M. in France during 1974, this Black And Blue LP carries a matrix quirk that separates pressings: the catalogue number appears as either 333.068 or 33.068 depending on the copy, and the final '3' on side B was added by hand rather than stamped into the dead wax. The spread between a Mint copy at 19.27 USD and a Good copy at 3.04 USD reflects how sensitive collectors are to condition on this cool jazz session.
What drives its value
The price guide spans from 19.27 USD for Mint down to 0.5 USD at the lowest recorded sale, with 32 copies currently listed for sale. A VG+ pressing commands 13.18 USD, while a VG drops to 9.13 USD—a gap that rewards careful grading on a record where surface wear is visible.
Community ownership stands at 321 collectors against 41 who want it, suggesting modest but stable demand. This is a Black And Blue reissue of material recorded in January 1974 at Barclay studio; the French pressing plant origin and the label's catalog depth mean this sits comfortably in the mid-tier jazz reissue market rather than commanding premium prices for an original or rare variant.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm the Black And Blue label, catalogue number 333.068 (or the variant 33.068), and the A.R.E.A.C.E.M. pressing plant imprint. The dead wax on side A reads [Areacem logo] B+B 333068 A L1, stamped; side B reads [Areacem logo] B+B 333068 B L1 3, where the final '3' is handwritten rather than stamped—this detail is definitive.
The label features white rim text; release notes confirm variation exists, so compare the exact catalogue number and rim printing against reference images. The record was made in France with no barcode.
Grade by examining both sides under light for hairline scratches and dust; the price sensitivity between VG+ (13.18 USD) and VG (9.13 USD) means a half-grade error costs real money. Verify the eight tracks and confirm Buddy Tate's uncredited clarinet on B1 and B2 by ear.
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Listen
Hear the album before you buy.
Official videos via YouTube.
Release notes
Very similar to but differs in the white rim text on the labels.
Enregistre les 27 et 28 Janvier 1974 au studio Barclay.
Made in France. Imp. A.R.E.A.C.E.M. - E-9
Buddy Tate is not officially credited playing clarinet on this record, but he surely plays it on B1 and B2.
Some copies have 33.068 instead of 333.068 as catalogue number.
Matrix numbers are stamped, except for the final ‘3’ on side B. The stamped [Areacem logo] are followed by big dots : ●.
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Frequently asked
What is the catalogue number on my copy—333.068 or 33.068?
Both exist. The release notes confirm some copies carry 33.068 instead of the standard 333.068. Check the label and dead wax; the variant does not appear to command a price premium, but documenting which you own is important for accurate database entries and future sale descriptions.
Why is the final '3' on side B different from the rest of the matrix?
The matrix numbers are stamped into the dead wax except for the final '3' on side B, which was added by hand. This is a manufacturing detail specific to A.R.E.A.C.E.M.'s 1974 pressing run and does not affect playback or value, but it confirms authenticity when you inspect the runout.
What is a VG+ copy worth?
The price guide estimates 13.18 USD for a VG+ grade. This is a guide estimate as of the data snapshot; actual sales vary, but the 32 copies currently for sale suggest you can find examples near this range. The jump to 19.27 USD for Mint makes condition grading critical.
Is Buddy Tate credited on this record?
No, Buddy Tate is not officially credited, but he plays clarinet on tracks B1 and B2. This uncredited appearance is noted in the release documentation and can be verified by ear; it is a detail that may interest specialists in Tate's discography.
How many people own this record versus want it?
Community data shows 321 collectors own it and 41 want it. The 8-to-1 ratio indicates steady, modest demand rather than a scarcity chase; the lowest recorded sale at 0.5 USD and 32 copies for sale suggest supply is adequate for patient buyers.