Talk:Record collecting

Original Research?
The "most valuable records" section seems like original research to me and therefore should probably be removed. Perhaps a section on rare or highly valued records is worthwhile, but should be sourced. Unless people feel otherwise, I'll remove it. norm77 17:43, 19 July 2007 (UTC) I think the most valuable records section is very important. The data appears to be be recent but there are several documented sales that would be in the top 25 that are not. New to this so I am not attempting to edit. Jdcooper contact me and I will give you the info. --Gasishigh 08:05, 20 August 2007 (UTC)
 * I was actually just thinking that that section of the article was the only bit with the potential to not be original research. I'm going to go over the main text with a fine tooth comb soon to take out all the essayism. Jdcooper 16:08, 21 July 2007 (UTC)

Jdcooper suggested I leave my contribution to this page here and let others edit the main post since I am new. I see the lowest price on the list is $9400 so that is my benchmark. All of these past sales are listed at http://www.ha.com/ Heritage Auctions, Dallas, Texas and they represent the total cost to the buyer. Robert Johnson "Stop Breaking Down Blues"/ "Honeymoon Blues" 78 Vocalion 4002 (1938) Sold for: $11,950.00 Apr 14, 2006 Robert Johnson's Rarest- His Last Release "Love in Vain Blues" b/w "Preachin' Blues (Up Jumped the Devil) Sold for: $20,315.00 Oct 7, 2005 Robert Johnson's "Hell Hound On My Trail" b/w "From Four Until Late." Vocalion 03623 (1937) 78 RPM Sold for: $19,120.00 Oct 7, 2005 An important note is some records are so rare and sought after they are only are sold after a collector dies, they are not for sale at any price. Many never make it to the open market then, they are sold privately or they are left to a university archive.--Gasishigh 07:20, 21 August 2007 (UTC)

If the Most valuable records section uses data from RC then where is "My Happiness" by Elvis Presley? RC put a value on this record in 1990 at $500,000. Far above the Quarrymen disc! Common sence would say this one off disc should be on the list. 74.65.39.59 (talk) 17:58, 21 August 2008 (UTC)

Just blew in from the Windy City
As a collector myself, I have to declare an interest. But also, being poor, I am somewhat detached from most of the financial excesses. I have a set of UK Record Collector magazines, which regularly updates on the "most collectable". I've recently contributed to an article about an album which was offered on eBay and reached $300. In the UK, that's unusual (except for my own collection, he he). There is a slight distinction to be drawn between eBay stuff (which might be optimistic) and auction house (such as Sotheby's, Christie's & Philips) stuff, where experts have a better overview of the markets, and more experience. I see there's an issue about POV and Verifiability in this article, which I think is going to be difficult to deal with, since we are dealing with a somewhat moving target. However, I would like to contribute, and if you don't like my edits, feel free to revert. --Rodhullandemu (talk - contribs) 03:54, 6 October 2007 (UTC)

SFD: notable??
who is this SFD person listed as a notable record collector of noise/black metal etc.? Some one please delete him. Also, are there other more significant people we could list? --Suzy creamcheese (talk) 21:00, 28 October 2008 (UTC)

Possibly Jay Katz from Australia, who specialises in collecting "extremely weird" and "retro" instrumental records. He used to hold dance parties in Sydney to show off his collection. He once released a compilation CD of examples from his collection called 'Sounds of Seduction.' Eligius (talk) 06:34, 9 September 2009 (UTC)

Scope of collection
I think that an additional two categories should be considered for inclusion. There are a group of collectors who try to acquire as many different record labels as possible. This is particularly true of 78rpm collectors. There are also collectors who collect unusual physical specimens (odd shapes, colors, sizes, speeds) regardless of recorded content. I suppose the problem would be to find a verifiable source for this, as most of the resources are in various collectors discussion groups. Settlet (talk) 14:26, 12 August 2010 (UTC)