High Fidelity

A week after the breakup, Rob visits a woman who wants to sell a record collection. He sorts through the collection and is immediately impressed by the quality and the rarity of the records. Although the records are worth thousands of pounds, the woman asks for only £50. She is aware of their value, but they belong to her husband who has run away with a younger woman. The husband even phoned her from Spain to ask for money, recommending that she sell his singles and mail him a check. Rob is not sure whether he can morally pay such a low price for such a great collection. She refuses to accept any higher offer. Eventually, Rob purchases one of the better singles and leaves. As he leaves, he wonders why he feels sorry for the woman’s cheating husband.

Rob, Barry, and Dick attend the Marie LaSalle concert. Rob feels less depressed while watching her sing but worries about a man who Marie brings out to duet with her during her encore. He leaves early, ignoring Dick and Barry’s protests. Rob goes home, listens to music, and struggles to fall asleep.