So, would these vinyl recordings be worthwhile for someone like myself, who 
has absolutely no knowledge of classical music? I really want to start 
listening to classical works and begin an appreciation for this type of 
music. It seemed like the FM volumes would be a good start for me, but, I 
just don't know enough about the recording details, i.e. are these original 
recordings or re-recordings, etc. I love the idea of collecting each volume, 
in order, and learning about the recordings and the compositions, and 
enjoying great music. Life is so short and I want to hear everything 
worthwhile. I know there are many on this list who can help me with my 
quest. The "collector" part of me gets excited when I have records/titles to 
obtain, like a "check-list" of sorts. I get to save the $$ to buy the 
records, then the anticipation and excitement of opening the records, and 
then listening, and enjoying and learning, and then looking forward to 
what's next. So, all opinions are very welcome. Thanks so much.

Rod Smear