I am trying to locate a new or pristine copy of Ken Nordine's record,
"Passion in the Desert."  If this is available on CD, it would be
preferable.

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Request for Question Clarification by leep-ga on 17 Jan 2005 23:05 PST

Would a VG/VG+ copy suffice or must it be Mint/New?

It looks like it was never released on CD, but there is at least one
place that will sell you the LP and professionally convert it to cd-r.
  Would this information be helpful?

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Clarification of Question by desantos-ga on 18 Jan 2005 04:39 PST

Yes, a VG/VG+ copy of Ken Nordine's narration of "Passion in the
Desert" would suffice.  The copy that I had around 1955 was a 78 rpm
platter.  It would definitely be preferable to contact the place that
would sell me the LP and professionally convert it to cd-r.  Thank you
for your prompt response.

Greetings again desantos!

It looks like it is definitely a rare album.  

One seller has a VG/VG+ copy available for $78.  They have a listing
for the record on multiple sites:

via Musicstack:
http://www.musicstack.com/item/364795101/nordine,ken/passion+in+the

This copy can also be ordered through the seller's store on eBay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=306&item=4066332239

The seller's home site (where the LP can be found via a search):
http://www.solidviper.com/

Another seller has the LP + CD-R combo that I mentioned above:

"CD-R + Vinyl Combo" for $118:
http://www.musicstack.com/item/318423711/nordine,ken/passion+in+the

This seller's main site is accessible via:
http://www.cdbbq.com/

If you put "passion in the desert" into the search field on their top
page, you will pull up the listing for the item.   Their top page also
gives some info on their LP to CD conversion process.

In general, two good places to look for albums is at Gemm and
Musicstack.  Many sellers list their inventory on both sites:
http://www.gemm.com
http://www.musicstack.com

You may also want to set up an email alert on eBay in case new
listings are put up there.  To do this, first go to www.ebay.com and
put "passion desert nordine" (without the quotes) into the search
field.   Underneath the results you will see a link for "Add to
Favorite Searches."   If you click on that link then you will be taken
to a page where you can create an email notification.

I hope this information is helpful.  If you would like for me to
clarify any part of my answer or further research your question,
please let me know before issuing a rating.  Thanks!


leep-ga

well if you want it in LP format you should check:

http://www.netsoundsmusic.com/intellisearch/phrase/Nordine%2C%20Ken

But if you want it in CD there is acompany (cdbbq) who provide a great
selection of CDs, created from the original vinyl.

http://www.cdbbq.com/

Run a search for Passion in the desert and this is how much it will
cost you (aprox.) the LP & CD:

$ 117.95 NORDINE, KEN
 PASSION IN THE DESERT  


I hope it helps.
Phossil

Google search:
"Passion in the Desert" +Ken Nordine +cd

I hope it helps.
Phossil.