Out of Print Classical Cd's
Wed, Jan 18 2012, 4:29AM
I am looking for some OOP classical
cd's. One is of a Wagner recording (Die Walkure) with Maestro Dohnanyi
and the Cleveland Orchestra. This was made on the Decca label back in
the mid-90's I believe. Do you have any suggestions on where I could find this particular OOP print recording and other hard to find classical cd's. Any suggestions??
Mon, Jan 23 2012, 3:18PM
#2
RE: Out of Print Classical Cd's
I know there be an american company called arkivmusic.com who print on demand out of print CDs, I dont know whaart the quality be like though.
At the frim mentiond above!
Release Date: 01/23/1996
Label:
Catalog #: 443690
Spars Code: DDD
Composer:
Performer:
Conductor:
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Number of Discs: 2
Recorded in: Stereo
Length: 2 Hours 27 Mins.
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Tue, Jan 24 2012, 11:08PM
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RE: Out of Print Classical Cd's
Gregory - just to clarify - Arkiv supply both new CDs from the catalogue and CD-R copies of out of print recordings licensed from the record companies. Their CD-Rs will sound identical to the orginal CDs, but the long term archival life of CD-Rs is debatable (even if the dye is predicted to be stable for 100+ years) and you need to be careful about storing them. Arkiv used to supply fairly poor quality photocopied artwork with the CD-Rs but I think these days the covers and notes are much better reproduced,although they still don't have quite the same feel of quality of the original.
However this may be all irrelevant for you because when I had a quick look at their site I couldn't see this recording as a CD-R, only the out of print original is listed.
Ted
Tue, Jan 24 2012, 11:45PM
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RE: Out of Print Classical Cd's
Hi
If you are willing to have a less than pristine booklet/packaging then why not get a second hand copy through somebody like Amazon. I was very nervous doing this the first time but have found that very often what is described as 'good condition' is pretty fine. My last purchase this way, a disc of Rachmaninov by Shelley (out of print) cost me $7 (including postage) and was in mint conidition, except for the slightly yellowing booklet.
As others have said you also try Arkiv, which has a good reputation with others (although I have not tried them myself). Alternatively you can usually find most Decca/DG/Phillips releases somewhere in Germany. I cannot remember the name of the store in Berlin but I was amazed by the range - I am almost certain they would have an online presence.
Tue, Jan 24 2012, 11:45PM
#5
RE: Out of Print Classical Cd's
Hi
If you are willing to have a less than pristine booklet/packaging then why not get a second hand copy through somebody like Amazon. I was very nervous doing this the first time but have found that very often what is described as 'good condition' is pretty fine. My last purchase this way, a disc of Rachmaninov by Shelley (out of print) cost me $7 (including postage) and was in mint condition, except for the slightly yellowing booklet.
As others have said you also try Arkiv, which has a good reputation with others (although I have not tried them myself). Alternatively you can usually find most Decca/DG/Phillips releases somewhere in Germany. I cannot remember the name of the store in Berlin but I was amazed by the range - I am almost certain they would have an online presence.
Wed, Jan 25 2012, 6:32AM
#6
RE: Out of Print Classical Cd's
Regarding your post: I have tried it several times but the shipping cost are very high to my country (the Netherlands) and some of the sellers don't sell overseas.
So beware of that.
Fri, Jan 27 2012, 3:04PM
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RE: Out of Print Classical Cd's
Release Date: 01/23/1996
Label: Decca Catalog #: 443690 Spars Code: DDD
Composer: Richard Wagner
Performer: Iidiko Komlósi, Gabriele Fontana, Walter Fink, Jan-Hendrik Rootering, Elena Zaremba,
Eike Wilm Schulte, Thomas Sunnegardh, Franz Josef Kapellmann, Peter Schreier,
Kim Begley, Nancy Gustafson, Hanna Schwarz, Robert Hale,
Margaretha Hintermeier
Conductor: Christoph von Dohnányi
Orchestra/Ensemble: Cleveland Orchestra
Number of Discs: 2
Recorded in: Stereo
Length: 2 Hours 27 Mins.
This is surely "Rhinegold" - or a severely cut "Walküre"!
Mon, Jan 30 2012, 9:30PM
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RE: Out of Print Classical Cd's
I know of someone in the United States that has 1000's of live classical music recordings dating back from 1900's +. These recordings have never been published or realeased and are almost impossible to find anywhere. If you interested I can give you his contact information and he will be able to email you a sample price list. He does not currently have a website. My e is mbateam at yahoo dot com
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Thu, Feb 9 2012, 8:07AM
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RE: Out of Print Classical Cd's
I think if you want something badly enough, you get it. I have learned things from this thread, and I hope my - rather obvious - suggestion will help someone.
I wanted a copy of Torke's Colour Music, but it was OOP, and no one seemed to have it. I did get a copy, a perfect one, through Ebay.
I am not sure how many people track classical music on Ebay. I think it may be relatively few, so bargains are to be had.
Also a good source for a cheap gamble, if the seller is willing. If you don't like the music, you can always sell it again.
Tue, Mar 6 2012, 8:32PM
#10
RE: Out of Print Classical Cd's
I know there be an american company called arkivmusic.com who print on demand out of print CDs, I dont know whaart the quality be like though.