Want List

Records

Please read the article at this link first.

The article at the above link should give you an idea about what is happening in the used record market. Please note that this article was written over eleven years ago, and selling a collection has not improved. I have no associtation with the writer of the article or the website it is published on. I have added the above link for the benefit of anyone who is thinking of selling a classical music record collection.

Open Reel Tapes

If you have an open reel tape collection for sale please contact me. I am looking for factory recorded tapes in either 2 or 4 track at 7.5ips.

I am always interested in purchasing complete collections of records or tapes which have not been picked over. If your collection has the majority of its' records in the various "A" grade conditions listed in my grading policies, please contact me. Open reel tape collections are subject to inspection before purchase because of the nature of the media.

Compact Disks

I am also interested in purchasing Classical music collections of Super Audio CD's - SACD's.

Countries/Labels

• England: EMI, DECCA, CBS, RCA, Mercury, Philips, Vox, Brunswick

• France: EMI. Philips, RCA, Valois, Lyrinx, Vox, Harmonia Mundi, LY, Astree

• Germany: Early DGG, Archiv, Harmonia Mundi, Electrola

• Holland: Harlekyn, Philips

• Spain: Columbia, Alahambra, HispaVox, Zafiro

• USA: RCA, Mercury, Westminster, Columbia

Types of Music

• Cello

• Chamber Music

• Classical Guitar/Lute/Flamenco

• Orchestral

• Piano

• Violin

Artists - (Personal Interest)

• Andre Lagoya solo and with Ida Presti - French Philips

• Vegh Quartet - French Valois, single records preferable if Beethoven Quartets

• Oscar Ghiglia - British or French EMI

• Julian Bream - English RCA

• John Williams - English CBS

• Any Classical/Flamenco Guitar recordings from Spain, Brazil, Paraguay, Uraguay, Argentina, Peru, etc. E.g.: Alario Diaz, Eduardo Falu, Cacho Tirao, Mario Parodi, Adolpho Beron, Luis Bonfa

• CD and SACD of Classical guitar or Flamenco recordings

• Ataulfo Argenta - Any recordings in Mono or Stereo - If you have any 78's of him, I am also interested in these.

• 78rpm recordings of soloists and chamber music

Audio Equipment

I am willing to inspect and possibly purchase high quality audio equipment such as pre-amps, power amps, tuners, tuntables, open reel tape decks and SACD players with any collection I buy.

• Micro Seiki Turntables, tonearms and accessories

• Marantz

• McIntosh

• SME

• Ortofon

Books

I am looking to purchase the following record reference books and booklets if they are in good condition.

• Consensus and Review - Henry Stave

  • 1960 - Jan, Feb, Aug, Sept, Oct, Dec

  • 1961 - Jan, Apr - Dec

  • 1962 - Jan, Mar - Dec

  • 1963 - Jan - Dec

  • 1971 - Nov, Dec

  • any issues after August 1972

• The Art of Record Buying - EMG publications - hardcover

  • 1956, 57, 58, 59, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 76, 78, 79, 81?

• The Monthly Letter - EMG publications

  • Any runs before 1947

  • July 1948

  • Jan - Dec 1980

• The Monthly Guide To Recorded Music

  • Jan 1981 to the end

• Music On Record - Peter Gammond

  • Volumes 3&4 - Hardcover with jackets, 1962 Hutchinson publications

• The Penguin Stereo Record Guide

  • 1st, 4th, 5th editions in hard cover with dust jackets

Assorted

• Any Classical music related materials like photos, programs etc.

• Classical music performances on Video, Laser Disk and DVD.