Record sales soared like a soprano saxophone cadenza during the month past. Decca twice and Columbia once postponed new popular releases, pleading a rush of orders. One reason for the boom: anticipation of the Federal 10% tax on discs which went into effect Oct. 1. With the announced aim of acquainting newcomers with the wonders of the Victor classical catalogue, Victor began hawking two $1 classical discs for the price of one. First pair of discs was a good buy at the price: the Faust Ballet Music by Arthur Fiedler and the...
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