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Sell Paula Tsui's "Farewell is Hard" - vinyl

Sell Paula Tsui's "Farewell is Hard" - vinyl

Paula Tsui's 1988 album "Farewell Is Hard" (Farewell Is Hard) is an iconic classic in the Hong Kong music scene. Beyond its moving vocals,this album also shows significant value variations in the vinyl collecting market due to different editions. Below,we've compiled key reference indicators for professional collecting and reselling,helping you better understand the value of your treasured possessions.

Detailed Comparison of "Farewell Is Hard" Vinyl Editions

Version TypeRelease CharacteristicsCollection Value AssessmentMarket Resale Demand
First PressingReleased by Cony Records in 1988,with finely printed cover and specific serial numbers on the disc label.Extremely High. Sound quality closest to the original master tape,preferred by audiophiles.🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Clear / Colored Vinyl EditionLimited edition,disc body is semi-transparent or features specific colors.High. Due to scarce quantity,it holds significant visual and collectible meaning.🔥🔥🔥🔥
Later Reissue Edition180g heavy pressing,cover font or logo may differ slightly from the first edition.Medium. Suitable for entry-level audiophiles,relatively affordable.🔥🔥🔥
Radio Promo CopyNot for sale,labels are usually plain white,solely for radio play.Extremely High. Rarely circulated on the market,highly sought after by seasoned collectors.🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Why is this record worth a high resale price.

  • Recording Craftsmanship: The recording of "Farewell Is Hard" has distinct layers. Paula Tsui's unique alto voice,especially,exhibits a warmth unattainable by digital audio sources when played on a quality turntable and HiFi audio system.
  • Cultural Significance: The album's title track is an adaptation of a poem by Li Shangyin,a classic example of combining classical literature with pop music. This makes the record not only a musical medium but also a cultural collectible.
  • Condition Preservation: As most records from the 80s show wear,if your copy of "Farewell Is Hard" has a cover free of moisture damage or tears,and the disc surface has no significant scratches (NM/MINT grade),its resale value will significantly increase.

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Paula Tsui's "Farewell Is Hard" album tracklist
1 Farewell Is Hard
2 Blue and Black
3 The Wandering Songstress
4 Sending My Love A Thousand Miles With The Bright Moon
5 Three Years
6 Moonlight Serenade
7 Endless Love
8 Love in My Heart
9 Evening Bell of South Screen
10 Cherish Tonight

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What type of vinyl record?

Vinyl records were the dominant music format in the 20th century. Because vinyl records offer the closest sound quality to the original audio without distortion, they provide a more authentic and perfect listening experience, appealing to people of all ages.

Value of vinyl

The same vinyl record released in different years not only has different disc cores, but also different record thickness, width and depth of the grooves, and order, so the sound will naturally be different.

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