Any record collectors on board?

[GoldenAge50s]

I find it surprising (and disappointing!) that 45's of Elvis, Fats Domino, Jerry Lee Lewis and just about all of the old original "rockers" from the '50's aren't worth more $$.

Unless you have one that is just about mint & unplayed, or some kind of radio station promo copy, they are a hard sell at more than a couple of $$.

I guess more people bought & saved more records than they did baseball cards!

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by GoldenAge50s

I guess more people bought & saved more records than they did baseball cards!

We can still look at the BB cards but how many people still have record players to listen to the albums.

[steve B]

I still have a record player. (And cassette, and 8 track that can do quad ) And have access to players for really old vertical cut records like Edison and Pathe, plus cylinders, either 2 or 4 minute. But not the big "opera" cylinders. Sadly most were actually opera music and my friend who's into them isn't interested in opera.


I have a bit of old vinyl, and some 78's. I wasn't really into collecting, but did pick up some stuff along the way.

The popular stuff sold a LOT of copies, and since it was entertainment loads of it got saved. I'll still pick up some at yard sales once in a while, or from thrift shops.

Steve B

[nebboy]

I buy/sell records some time when I can find older JAZZ. Some bring some good money.

Most records from big name groups/bands from almost any time in the past don't move well if at all and margins are small. Postage holds back many sells. And packaging (pizza type) boxs take up a lot of room to have on hand.

As for 45s Elvis early Sun Records always sell.

[GoldenAge50s]

As for 45s Elvis early Sun Records always sell.

Yeah John, and for BIG bucks! I think Elvis only had 2 Sun 45 releases before he went to RCA. I have Jerry Lee, Johnny Cash & Carl Perkins on original Sun label 45's.

Steve--

I think it's a national law that you MUST HAVE vinyl albums of Herb Alpert as a prerequisite to having a garage sale!

[clydepepper]

I received this ad in the mail:

musicworldrecords.com

'We pay cash for your old vinyl records'

Any size collection - We come to you

Please call us to schedule a visit

888-812-3160

- I have not tried it yet, let us all know if you use them...

[mrmantlecollector]

I have about 300 78's. Mostly jazz,big band and blues. I have 4 phonographs including a portable. I love the sound of records.

[1963Topps Set]

Originally Posted by GoldenAge50s

As for 45s Elvis early Sun Records always sell.

Yeah John, and for BIG bucks! I think Elvis only had 2 Sun 45 releases before he went to RCA. I have Jerry Lee, Johnny Cash & Carl Perkins on original Sun label 45's.

Steve--

I think it's a national law that you MUST HAVE vinyl albums of Herb Alpert as a prerequisite to having a garage sale!

Elvis Presley had 5 Sun releases, both as 45 and 78, before going to RCA Victor in late 1955.

[1963Topps Set]

I am a died in the wool record collector. I have my Buddy Holly / Norman Petty collection that I started in 1977. I also collect stereo 45s from 1958 - 1960. I also have some other odd and ends. My main collection are all sleeved and in plastic sleeves.