Les Baxter’s “Music Out of the Moon” for sale

While looking for records at the Social Service League, I made the find of the fucking century. I’ve lucked out and found some cool exotica records here and there for cheap or free that go for some coin, but this takes the cake.

There was this 3 disc 78 collection entitled Music Out of the Moon that looked intriguing. When I saw it was A) Theremin music and B) Les Baxter, I grabbed it and brought it home. Upon browsing Space Age Pop and assorted other sites, I discovered that it was Les Baxter’s first record from 1947, and the LP reissue from 1952 goes for $100, minimum. I can’t even find a listing or price range for the 78s. The book they’re housed in is a little battered, but the records are choice. Very good condition.

The details:

Les Baxter
Music Out of the Moon
Capitol CC-47 (1947)
78 rpm album (3 10″ discs)

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This is NOT the 1952 LP reissue, but the original 78 rpm records from 1947. These are Mr. Baxter’s first-issued recordings, and are exceedingly rare. The LP reissue is hard to find, and I’ve never seen these 78s before. The case in which the records are housed has a fair amount of wear, as you can see in the photo. The disc in the photo is representative of the quality of all three 78s. They are in very good condition. You’re not likely to see these records ever offered again.