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The value of 78 rpm records depends on the age, condition, popularity and even the label. Frank Sinatra started his own label, Reprise, after he recorded many records for Capitol Records, Inc.Some of Mr. Sinatra's early records have sold for hundreds of dollars. These are from his days with Tommy Dorsey and his orchestra. After Frank Sinatra's death in 1998, his records became more valuable as is the case with many recording artists.
  • Some places to get a general idea of what Sinatra records are selling for and which ones are considered rare and therefore sought after are
  1. Ebay, the online auction website.
  2. Record price guides such as Olde Records Price Guide: Popular and Classical 78 Rpm'S, 1900-1947 by Peter A. Soderbergh
  • Any record that is scratched, cracked or skips will sell for far below it's 'near mint' or very nice condition counterpart.

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Usually not very much. Sinatra's output has been reissued on CD's so much it's made the original 78's not as desirable anymore. Some of the very early Columbia releases might get you $5.00 but I wouldn't hold my breath. His records are everywhere.

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