As some here might know, I have small classical LP shop and also sell on
ebay from time to time. But I was really shocked to see that Melodiya 1950
release of 1942 recording could possible reach 4 grands. But it did. No,
it's not my auction (unfortunately)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350038918069
Funny thing is that this recording was released on many Melodiya labels in
50s and 60s, soundwise is almost irrelevant which one you buy and
performancewise, the one with Bayreuth Festival Orchestra and Schwarzkopf,
Hongen, Edelman etc appears to be preferred by most Furtwangler fans. Why
would somebody pay such a money for silly 2LP set?
I found it by accident, because I listed same performance on Melodiya,
different label, same period (50s), maybe I should contact seller and see if
he has secret formula!
Set is under number D010851, more often listed as D 10851, cheer for me and
Korean / Japanese buyers :)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220216681002
Miroslav
Hornet Records
My ebay auction with some nice violin / cello / piano stuff