[78-L] "Value" of 78s

[Steven C. Barr]

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From: "Julian Vein" <julianvein at blueyonder.co.uk>
> As far as jazz 78s are concerned, many of the best ones are the 
> commonest. It's only things like Oliver's Creole Jazz Band, Clarence 
> Williams's Blue Five etc. that command high prices. Other high price 
> items are not necessarily of great musical merit.
> 
Note that virtually ALL of these "important jazz discs" were reissued;
albeit NOT as "master pressings!" As well, note that the MOST
valuable 78's have been "operatic" vocal recordings...which often
change ownership for several thousand dollas per each!

I would guess that the MOST valuable jazz 78 in existence (if it
indeed exists...?!) would be a second copy of the Gennett of
"Zulu's Ball"...?!

Steven C. Barr