Easy question. Check the Canfield Guide. While the last edition is a bit
out of date, it represents the actual selling prices Dave (Canfield)
charged, and got for the items. The bulk of the listings are lps but there
are some 78s listed.
It is also a great discographic tool as well. I should add that Dave is
also a walking encyclopedia of classical records.
Karl
"Dr. Cheryl Thurber" <cthurb@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Noticing the classical review postings. Reminded me of a question.
I am trying to find a price guide or discography that will help me make
sense of values for classical recordings, especially LPs, the prices don't
even need to be current. Out of print is fine, since I am also a book
dealer and can usually locate the book. I know there are such things since
I have sometimes seen collectors that use them. I am a long time record
dealer, and I am fairly knowledgable about a wide range of recordings, but
not classical. (I have reduced my own classical collection to CDs since
that is how I listen to them.) I am not even looking to get top dollar. I
just want some help in figuring out which records I can put in $3, $5, $10
boxes as opposed to my $1 boxes. I have had several opportunities to pick
up classical collections. I am beginning to learn some of the more
desirable labels, but I have a long way to go to know this field. I have
learned that many 1950s recordings are more collectible. Rather than see
recordings dumped, I would like to see
them get in the right hands.
Dr. Cheryl Thurber
email: cthurb@xxxxxxxxx
410-747-5557
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