posted on October 31, 2004 04:04:01 PM new
I picked up 4 albums today at an auction for $22.00. #1 is a Decca records "Noel Coward Songs by Hildegard" #2 is Decca Records "The Complete songs of Bloomer Girl" #3 is Columbia Records, "Is Everybody Happy?" with Ted Lewis & Orchestra wth Sophie Tucker, #4, Columbia Records "CIRCUS" Ringling Bros, Barnum & Baily band with Merle Evans Bandmaster. All of the records appear to be in excellent condition. My question, is there any value in them? Or did I throw away my hard earned money? So,metimes you have play a hunc.
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[ edited by sanmar on Oct 31, 2004 04:05 PM ]
posted on October 31, 2004 04:07:11 PM new
you can search ebay and see how much they are worth,i remember elvis records are hot ??
dont know about barney circus??
how about Liberace ?
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posted on November 1, 2004 02:40:23 AM new
Once sold a Beatles for $600 (and it had a big scratch)and a Jazz box set for $300.
There are some good books on old records.
There is a lot more to it than just the artist and label.
Records can be just like 1st edition books only 1st pressing. Like the Beatles album I sold was the the 1st pressing of Meet the Beatles pressed in American on the east coast. It was pure luck that I found this out and didn't let it go for 9.99
If I were you I'd try to find a website or get your hands on a good book. If you can find a price range at least you can tell it's worth checking out more.
Good luck
posted on November 3, 2004 04:06:56 PM new
I spent a day with Merle Evans at a music conference in Minnesota.He was very famous in the Circus business.
posted on November 5, 2004 12:16:23 AM new
I am a newbie and I have a lotg of albums to sell 78's, 33's and 45's. I do my research on Ebay to see completed items and MOST importantly I found two music pricing books that have been a great help. They are called "Goldmine" record album price guide. They have many different editions. I bought the 'LP' & thye '45" books from Amazon. Thay are worth the price!
