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Expert: Christopher A. Landt Date: 6/18/2007 Subject: Rare record question
Question Hey Chris! I sold you those Xanadu and Discovery standups way back when! Remember?
Anyway, I wanted to bounce this off you, I have a 45 single of Four Little Diamonds/Letter From Spain from back in 1983. The thing that makes it rare, in my opinion, is that while the labels are for the ELO record, it is actually a 33-1/3 RPM 45 of childrens songs on each side. I have no idea what the songs are or who did them as I only played it once. The thing is, I have never seen one of these anywhere since I originally bought it. Funny thing is after I bought it and realized what it was, I went back to the record store and looked at the others they had and had them pull them from the shelves as all but one of the copies was wrong. I probably should have bought them all! So much for hindsight, huh?
Anyway, I was wondering if you had ever heard of this odd record and if so, do you have any idea what it is worth? I don't know if I would ever sell it but it would be nice to know it's worth more than the buck I probably paid for it.
Take care!
Rob
Answer Hello Rob,
I have heard of this happening in the past. I may have heard about that exact one, but I can't remember. I am sure the item has some value. But recently ELO items are going for nothing. A stand up display like the discovery one recently went for only $35 bucks on ebay. And a lot of rare ELO stuff just get no bids.
10 years ago I sent hundereds on an ELO single that lately goes for $10. It's kinda of sad if you ask me.
