[ARSCLIST] Fwd: [ARSCLIST] Dating LPs ?

[Don Tait <Dontaitchicago@xxxxxxx>]

Hi Blake,

  I've been away from the list for a few days and have just seen your 
message. Apologies for my silence. Your message will be forwarded with this, I hope.

  Yes, the Kurtz Myers et cetera book(s) are devoted almost entirely to 
classical and operatic records. Perhaps entirely; there might be small sections for 
ethnic music. But I confess that I haven't looked.

  As an old discographical fanatic, I can only wish you encouragement and 
good luck.

  Don Tait

Thanks Don for the information--the "Record Ratings" publication is one that
I had not seen any reference to thus far.  I'll have to see if I can locate
a copy in the area.  Can you tell me if this publication includes reviews
for classical and operatic recordings?

Thanks Much!
D. Blake Werts

----- Original Message -----
From: "Don Tait" <Dontaitchicago@xxxxxxx>
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Sent: Sunday, December 17, 2006 5:08 PM
Subject: Re: [ARSCLIST] Dating LPs ?


> Hello D. Blake Werts,
>
>   There are sources that might help you, but you'd probably have to search
> for them. There might be on-line sources, but I don't know about them.
Perhaps
> other members do and if so will respond.
>
>   A primary resource is Record Ratings, The Music Library Association's
Index
> of Record Reviews by Kurtz Myers, edited by Richard S. Hill. I own the
first
> volume, which goes through 1957 or so. I believe there were volumes for
later
> years, but do not know for sure. Other members surely do. The book lists
> reviews in various publications by month and year, so it's good for
generalized
> dating.
>
>   The only other source I can think of, and a more accurate one, is the
> monthly Schwann catalogues. You might need need years and years of them to
get the
> release dates you seek. Some dealers sell them however, and issues after
the
> early sixties seem to be priced at about $5.00 maximum for each.
>
>   Don Tait
>