Are Enrico Caruso records worth anything?
That particular record might be worth $1 to somebody. It was a reissue from around 1949 or so. 1930s and ’40s RCA Victor Caruso reissues are pretty much worthless. Even the single sided originals aren’t worth more than a couple of dollars.
How many records did Enrico Caruso sell?
Caruso’s particular talent was in his ability to communicate directly to the listener through his extraordinary vocal powers and charisma. During his career, Caruso released over 260 recordings and made millions of dollars from the sale of his 78 rpm records.
What was the first single to sell a million copies?
Vesti la giubba
The first record to sell over a million copies was ‘Vesti la giubba’ from Leoncavallo’s I Pagliacci, sung by the Italian opera singer Enrico Caruso (1873–1921). It was recorded in November 1902 and released by GT.
How are old 78s sold for high prices?
Dealers who sell 78s on auction lists mailed to collectors throughout the nation get the highest price for old records because these auction dealers work hard to get those high prices. From beginning to end, an auction takes several months, and various mailing and printing expenses add up. Moreover, figuring out where to send lists takes work!
How much is a Victor 78 rpm record worth?
One person bidding during an auction might end up paying over $15 for the Victor disc on which Enrico Caruso sings “Over There” whereas another person will find the same record in a thrift shop for a buck. So is the record worth over $15 or just a buck? Citing meaningful “set prices” for records of the 78 rpm era is not possible.
What’s the value of a Frank Sinatra 78?
The irony is that some folks go to too much trouble to get premium prices for their relatively common 78s, investing hours into finding the one person out there who is willing to pay $5 for a single Frank Sinatra record. It wasn’t worth the time and effort. If you contact lots of potential buyers, you may get a very good price for your old 78s.
Why do some people charge more for a 78?
Some common-sensical factors help determine price. If you permit someone to pick out just a few titles from your large collection of 78s, charge more per record than if that same person were to pick out many, many records.