Thanks Sleepless.... I understand that musicians need to be reimbursed for their work, but when I've already paid for it, then I feel like I've covered my bases.
(As far as mint condition - well, that bridge was crossed long ago, and as to having the time to do something like that.....ha ha ha Ha!!)

My father had over 68,000 78's and 33's - mostly Big Band music, and put a lot of them on tape, including reel-to-reel. God bless him for finding the time, but I can barely keep up with daily life!!
(the collection ended up at Belfer Audio Labs at Syracuse University...)