Record geekery
While looking for records at the League, I made the find of the fucking century. I've lucked out and found some cool exotica records here and there for cheap or free that go for some coin, but this takes the cake.
There was this 3 disc 78 collection entitled Music Out of the Moon that looked intriguing. When I saw it was A) Theremin music and B) Les Baxter, I grabbed it and brought it home. Upon browsing Space Age Lounge and assorted other sites, I discovered that it was Les Baxter's first record from 1947, and the LP reissue from 1952 goes for $100, minimum. I can't even find a listing or price range for the 78s. The book they're housed in is a little battered, but the records are choice. Very good condition.
Soooooo...because I could really use a new receiver down here in the basement, I threw that sucker on eBay, along with some other stuff. My initial investment was $3, which also netted me four other LPs and a nice red shirt.
There was this 3 disc 78 collection entitled Music Out of the Moon that looked intriguing. When I saw it was A) Theremin music and B) Les Baxter, I grabbed it and brought it home. Upon browsing Space Age Lounge and assorted other sites, I discovered that it was Les Baxter's first record from 1947, and the LP reissue from 1952 goes for $100, minimum. I can't even find a listing or price range for the 78s. The book they're housed in is a little battered, but the records are choice. Very good condition.
Soooooo...because I could really use a new receiver down here in the basement, I threw that sucker on eBay, along with some other stuff. My initial investment was $3, which also netted me four other LPs and a nice red shirt.