DSE 5 #1 July 9, 2009 an original 7" reel master of a Michael Jackson/Jackson 5 song mastered in 1972, what would you do with it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #2 July 9, 2009 Cash in."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kbordson 8 #3 July 9, 2009 Sotheby's (but in reality, I would probably give it to one of the children. . . yes, I'm a sucker.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #4 July 9, 2009 Hold on to it until the hype fades, then sell it. I still have OJ's rookie card. It's worth more now than it was during the murder trial.Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #5 July 9, 2009 QuoteHold on to it until the hype fades, then sell it. I still have OJ's rookie card. It's worth more now than it was during the murder trial. I'd be curious to know how much my rookie card of Derrick Thomas is worth, though nowhere near as much as OJ's is. DT was the all-star linebacker for the KC Chiefs and all-american at Alabama. He died weeks after a car crash in his prime. One of the best QB sackers I've ever seen."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 5 #6 July 9, 2009 QuoteSotheby's (but in reality, I would probably give it to one of the children. . . yes, I'm a sucker.) That's my quandry too. But I can't help but think they've got so much of that sort of thing.... It's a mix that was never released, so it's actually worth more than the final master. When I see the "Moonwalk" shoes that sold for 20M and the Thriller guitar that sold for 100K, and the "rare" 45 that is selling for a small mint...it's tempting. It's just an ugly tape box, but clearly marked with Motown, artist, date, speed, title, etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #7 July 9, 2009 Go pick up a Beckett sports cards price guide. Or, it might be online.Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #8 July 9, 2009 Quote Quote Sotheby's (but in reality, I would probably give it to one of the children. . . yes, I'm a sucker.) That's my quandry too. But I can't help but think they've got so much of that sort of thing.... It's a mix that was never released, so it's actually worth more than the final master. When I see the "Moonwalk" shoes that sold for 20M and the Thriller guitar that sold for 100K, and the "rare" 45 that is selling for a small mint...it's tempting. It's just an ugly tape box, but clearly marked with Motown, artist, date, speed, title, etc. Hold onto it for now. Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kbordson 8 #9 July 9, 2009 Quote Quote Sotheby's (but in reality, I would probably give it to one of the children. . . yes, I'm a sucker.) That's my quandry too. But I can't help but think they've got so much of that sort of thing.... It's a mix that was never released, so it's actually worth more than the final master. When I see the "Moonwalk" shoes that sold for 20M and the Thriller guitar that sold for 100K, and the "rare" 45 that is selling for a small mint...it's tempting. It's just an ugly tape box, but clearly marked with Motown, artist, date, speed, title, etc. They probably do. I doubt that family is hurting to too much for want of things.... but auctions still kinda make me sad. I remember the one that we had on my grandparents farm when we had to sell everything. It just felt like vulture were swooping in and "stealing" family memories.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BikerBabe 0 #10 July 9, 2009 lol, i'd be on the phone to Sotheby's before you could say "millionaire". Never meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tuna-Salad 0 #11 July 9, 2009 Give it to me and I'll make sure it is put to use. Trust me, it will be in good hands.Millions of my potential children died on your daughters' face last night. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #12 July 9, 2009 yea, finally getting a rig then.. “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nutz 0 #13 July 9, 2009 Quote lol, i'd be on the phone to Sotheby's before you could say "millionaire". +1 "Don't! Get! Eliminated!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brains 2 #15 July 9, 2009 It sure would go a long way toward paying off those medical bills Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewGuy2005 53 #16 July 9, 2009 Quotean original 7" reel master of a Michael Jackson/Jackson 5 song mastered in 1972, what would you do with it? What's the back story?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DavidB 0 #17 July 9, 2009 Not quite sure. I think I'd sit on it for a couple years then see what the market, & state of the economy, is like. If things are favorable I'd then either start contacting auction houses or box/vacuum-pack the tape for long-term storage (on the order of 25 years minimum).When the only tool you have is a hammer, every problem looks like a nail. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 5 #18 July 9, 2009 back story is that my producer was a producer for SteelTown (later Motown) and he co-wrote some music for the 5. For my birthday many years ago, he gave me a copy of a "final" master (there are often many "finals" of a song) of a Jackson 5 song. Reels of any Jackson song outside of the studio are going to be exceptionally rare, likely never more than 2-3 per song from the old days, and no more than 2-5 per album in later years (late 70's, early 80's). A DAT master of Black/White is currently on eBay for 10.5M (it won't sell, I bet), but damn....a reel master would generally carry a higher value. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeJD 0 #19 July 9, 2009 Quote A DAT master of Black/White[/url] is currently on eBay for 10.5M (it won't sell, I bet), but damn....a reel master would generally carry a higher value. Any idea what sort of condition it's in? Depending on how it's been stored, I'd expect 37 year old tape to be at least somewhat degraded (sticky). I think there are ways of restoring it, and maybe a buyer would only be interested in it as an 'object' anyway - but I'd expect someone to want to play it, if only to verify the contents. Of course to do that you'd probably have to locate a vintage machine to play it on! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
millertime24 8 #20 July 9, 2009 Sell it and buy another plane for the dz.Edit: Or you could put it up on ebay with a rediculous buy-out price and see how high the bids get. Muff #5048 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 5 #21 July 9, 2009 Quote Quote A DAT master of Black/White[/url] is currently on eBay for 10.5M (it won't sell, I bet), but damn....a reel master would generally carry a higher value. Any idea what sort of condition it's in? Depending on how it's been stored, I'd expect 37 year old tape to be at least somewhat degraded (sticky). I think there are ways of restoring it, and maybe a buyer would only be interested in it as an 'object' anyway - but I'd expect someone to want to play it, if only to verify the contents. Of course to do that you'd probably have to locate a vintage machine to play it on! Given that I work in the business....I have the gear, the knowledge, etc to assure it's in good condition. In fact, you've given me the idea that I should throw in an old Roberts RTR to whomever buys the master. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeJD 0 #22 July 9, 2009 Sounds like you have all the angles covered. Good luck with whatever you decide to do with it. I'm jealous as hell! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #23 July 9, 2009 Quote an original 7" reel master of a Michael Jackson/Jackson 5 song mastered in 1972, what would you do with it? Donate it to the 'AirTwardo' fund for misfit & wayward skydivers...it's deductible! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heatmiser 0 #24 July 9, 2009 Na, he should start a "Swoopers with multiple injuries fund". All the beer and naughty nurses you want during rehab! What you say is reflective of your knowledge...HOW ya say it is reflective of your experience. Airtwardo Someone's going to be spanked! Hopefully, it will be me. Skymama Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pattersd 0 #25 July 9, 2009 I think it should be a door prize at the FreeFlock Utah event! See you there Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
