The record changer (Jan-Feb 1945)

THE Gordon Gullickson, editor, publisher; Ernest Borneman, contributing editor; Don Wilson, circulation manager; Don Anderson, staff artist; Herman Rosenberg, New York correspondent. Published every month at Fairfax, Virginia; copyright, 1946, Gordon Gullickson. $1.50 (U. S. money), 12 issues a year. The Record Changer is issued monthly as a service to phonograph record collectors and buyers. Record collectors and dealers who have out-of-print records ior sale or trade advertise these items in the classified section titled "FOR DISPOSITION." The classified section titled "WANTED" is used by collectors who advertise therein for out-of-print records. Column 1 of these sections shows the abbreviation of the label of each record: AJ — Ajax CMS — Com. Music Shop E0 — Edison MAD — Madison R0 — Romeo AP — Apex CI — Collectors Item EM — Emerson ME — Melotone RY — Royale AU— Autograph CO— Columbia GE— Ginnntt OK — Okeh SA— Soloart BA — Banner COE — English Columbia GL — General OR — Oriole SIG — Signature BB — Blue Bird COF — French Columbia GRF — French Gramoph. PARL — Parlophone SIL — Silvertone BN — Blue Note CO — Conqueror HA — Harmony PAE — Eng. Parlophone SW— Swing BR— Brunswick CR— Crown HW— Hit of the Week PAF— French Parlophone UHCA— Unit. Hot Clubs BRE— English Brunswick CX— Claxtonola HMV — His Mas. Voice PARA— Paramount VE— Velvetone BRF— French Brunswick DE — Decca HRS— Hot Record So. PAT— Pathe VI— Victor BS — Black Swan DEE — English Decca Jl — Jazz Information PE — Perfect VO — Vocalion BU — Buddy DEF — French Decca JM — Jazz Man PU— Puritan VOE— English Vocalion Ca— Cameo Dl— Diva LI— Lincoln QRS — QRS VR— Variety CH — Champion DO — Domino MAS — Master RE — Regal VS — Varsity Condition of each record for disposition is shown by the following abbreviations: N (New): Surface noise equal to an unplayed record; no visible or audible wear perceptible; original finish intact. E (Excellent): Surface noise low, smooth, uniform. Not irregular or crackling, easily disregarded in listening. No perceptible distortion. V (Very Good): Surface noise somewhat more prominent: light foreign noises, but slight distortion, if any; noises not seriously distracting. G (Good): A moderate amount of surface noise; background may be somewhat irregular and crackling; some foreign noises, and a little distortion; on the whole, reasonably satisfactory listening without undue distraction of attention. Foreign noises definitely less prominent than the music. F (Fair): Foreign noises, taken together, are about as prominent as the music, and there is considerable distraction of attention, and listening requires some effort and concentration; nevertheless, under these conditions, listening should be fairly satisfactory. P (Poor): Foreign noises, collectively, are louder than the recorded music: continuous concentration is required, and there is little satisfaction in listening. Column 4 of the "FOR DISPOSITION" section shows the method by which each record is to be disposed. "SAL": The record is for sale at the price indicated. First offer takes the record. "AUC":The record is at auction. The highest bid takes record. Bid only what the record is worth to you. "TRA": The record is for trade only. If you are not familiar with the wants of the advertiser send for his want list. If you have certain records in which he may be interested, mention these in your letter. The extreme right column in both the "WANTED" and "FOR DISPOSITION" sections shows the first four letters of the advertiser's name. His address is shown on page 14 CLASSIFIED "WANTED" AND "FOR DISPOSITION" SECTIONS: Wants 5c each Items for disposition 10c each Note: The above rates apply only to advertising submitted on our special ad forms. The rate for classified advertising not submitted on these blanks is 15c PER ITEM DISPLAY ADS Full Page Half Page Col. Inch Collectors' ads $10.00 $ 6.00 $ 2.00 Ads to set in type 20.00 12.00 2.00 Ads ready to photograph 10.00 6.00 1.00 Subscription Rate $1.50 PER YEAR The Record Changer Fairfax, Va.