[78-L] 50 cm. Pathe discs

[Brian Bashford]

Thanks Benno, Russ, Sergio and Jim,
  Many thanks for the helpful information. Apparently all are double sided, 
2 are French language singers, one is Billy Williams and several are 
described as comedy sketches by the owner.

I guess I will go and see them for myself.

Thanks Again,
 Brian.

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From: <goldenbough at arcor.de>
Sent: Thursday, November 25, 2010 1:58 AM
To: <78-l at 78online.com>
Subject: Re: [78-L] 50 cm. Pathe discs

> .
> It really depends on what these Pathé 50cm discs are.
> Check out this web page:
>
> http://www.hervedavid.fr/francais/phono/Pathe.htm
>
> Are they the 1905 one-sided, red-labelled, so called 'cement' discs?
> Then they usually go for about $500 each (400 euros), even in unplayable 
> condition.
>
> If the are of the 1906 etched label kind, then it all depends on the music 
> and the
> musicians. In average, I'd say, about $80 to 100$ each, when sold 
> individually.
>
> So, 1000 quid for 17 discs is not unrealistic - depending on the music 
> recorded.
> But beware - if the music is of 'no interest', like 'bugle calls' or 'bell 
> solos', then it may
> be difficult for the seller to get even $30 each.
>
> Benno
> .
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