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Hello,
Looking for a great condition copy of Omena Intermezzo with Fred Van Eps.

If anyone has a very good plus or better copy willing to part with I would be interested.
Thank you all!! Mike

Wanted..really badly

Dear Mike,

Just so you don't think you're being ignored here, I actually thought I had a duplicate of this which I would have gladly "deacquisitioned" but it turns out I've only got one, and at that, a second pressing with the later batwing design — not the first pressing you've pictured here. The piece was widely recorded by Van Eps and is also on Columbia, Edison and Pathé (also, I'm afraid I only have single examples, no duplicates) though perhaps you are just keen on the Victor version. Anyway, it's not actually rare (you probably already saw the slightly less-than great copy of the first pressing Victor — and also a Columbia — on eBay, but if not, they're there) so I think it'll be pretty easy for you to find.

Anyway, my very best wishes, and good luck,

Chris W.

Hi Chris!!!
I know I’m not being ignored….just a lot of posts have come up and I saw it drop low to the “out of the way” area…
Thanks for your reply. Yes! I’ve seen the two so-so copies available on eBay and there is a poor condition one available on Discogs also.
I’m just looking for a well playing copy. I am keen on the Victor either the batwing or early, I’ve listened to the Columbia version and I like the Victor a tad better.
Thank you for looking out for me as I certainly appreciate it.
The hunt continues!!!! Have a great day and thanks again!!

Hate to be a bumpperoni….but…


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Tanks everyone

Just to give everyone here a giggle….

When I got a copy finally delivered of this record I wanted, I went to clean it and rested it on the counter on a towel.
I went to go downstairs to get my soft bristle brush to start to clean and…..
I hear a crash on the kitchen floor.

My cat knocked over my Omena Van Eps copy and it smashed in 10 pieces on my tile floor…..

Still looking everyone , if you know of a nice copy. Thanks…

Anyone want a cat….?

Still looking..

Unable to change title but one has been found. Thank you