There is a set of the first four listed on Bookfindr, qv

Steve Smolian

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From: "D. Blake Werts" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, December 20, 2006 7:36 PM
Subject: Re: [ARSCLIST] Fwd: [ARSCLIST] Dating LPs ?


> Hi Don.  Thanks for the reply.  I'm happy to say that I've learned a good
> handful of information with the post to the group.  In fact, I've learned
> that the Myers Index is definitely something that I need to get my hands
> on...so if you have any leads on a set (partial or otherwise), please do 
> let
> me know!
>
> Thanks for the wishes of encouragement.  I do appreciate it--especially in
> light of some of the "hesitant criticism" that I've gathered from some of
> the others.  I will be asking a few more questions back to the group as I
> narrow the focus/goals/etc....  right now I am still "feeling out" the
> ideas--so if you have any requests/suggestions/etc... please send them on!
>
> Much Appreciated!
> Blake
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Don Tait" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Wednesday, December 20, 2006 6:55 PM
> Subject: [ARSCLIST] Fwd: [ARSCLIST] Dating LPs ?
>
>
>> Hi Blake,
>>
>>   I've been away from the list for a few days and have just seen your
>> message. Apologies for my silence. Your message will be forwarded with
> this, I hope.
>>
>>   Yes, the Kurtz Myers et cetera book(s) are devoted almost entirely to
>> classical and operatic records. Perhaps entirely; there might be small
> sections for
>> ethnic music. But I confess that I haven't looked.
>>
>>   As an old discographical fanatic, I can only wish you encouragement and
>> good luck.
>>
>>   Don Tait
>>
>
>
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>
>
>> Thanks Don for the information--the "Record Ratings" publication is one
> that
>> I had not seen any reference to thus far.  I'll have to see if I can
> locate
>> a copy in the area.  Can you tell me if this publication includes reviews
>> for classical and operatic recordings?
>>
>> Thanks Much!
>> D. Blake Werts
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Don Tait" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Sunday, December 17, 2006 5:08 PM
>> Subject: Re: [ARSCLIST] Dating LPs ?
>>
>>
>> > Hello D. Blake Werts,
>> >
>> >   There are sources that might help you, but you'd probably have to
> search
>> > for them. There might be on-line sources, but I don't know about them.
>> Perhaps
>> > other members do and if so will respond.
>> >
>> >   A primary resource is Record Ratings, The Music Library Association's
>> Index
>> > of Record Reviews by Kurtz Myers, edited by Richard S. Hill. I own the
>> first
>> > volume, which goes through 1957 or so. I believe there were volumes for
>> later
>> > years, but do not know for sure. Other members surely do. The book 
>> > lists
>> > reviews in various publications by month and year, so it's good for
>> generalized
>> > dating.
>> >
>> >   The only other source I can think of, and a more accurate one, is the
>> > monthly Schwann catalogues. You might need need years and years of them
> to
>> get the
>> > release dates you seek. Some dealers sell them however, and issues 
>> > after
>> the
>> > early sixties seem to be priced at about $5.00 maximum for each.
>> >
>> >   Don Tait
>> >
>>
>
>
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