Berlioz Symphonie Fantastique Reference Recording RR 11 45 RPM must read note

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Composer: Berlioz

Title:  Symphonie Mystique

Performer(s):  Varujan Kojian/Utah Symphony

Label:    RR 11

Numerical scale of vinyl cleanliness (10=Best):  9

Numerical scale of cover cleanliness (10=Best):  9

Additional Info: Gorgeous copy, gatefold copy, audiophile inner sleeves. From the back: "A Word of explanation and a Caution: In order to transfer to disc intact the awesome dynamic range and low frequency impact of the Keith Johnson master tape, we chose to issue the "Symphonie Fantastique" at 45 rpm, on three disc sides. And, rather than leave the fourth side blank, we offer on Side 4 a bonus in the form of an extra copy of Side 3, which audio enthusiasts will play most often. We realize, in releasing this recording in such no-compromise form, that few existing playback systems will be able to reproduce "March to the Scaffold" and "Dream of a Witches' Sabbath" satisfactorily at full symphonic levels. When Sides 3 and 4 are first auditioned, we urge that the volume be kept low until the maximum undistorted playback level has been determined. Reference recordings cannot be held respoinsible for any damage caused by overdriven amplifiers or speaker elements."

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Condition:  NM discs / cover

Welcome to our 2012 classical and audiophile LPs. In this remarkable collection you will see LPs in beautiful condition on the Decca SXL series, London, Mercury living stereo, RCA living stereo, Chesky, Lyrita, Wilson Audiophile, and many interesting LPs from the TAS list, which the collector avidly looked for. There is also a beautiful collection of popular and rock half speeds, including  many sealed MFSLs, by artists like the Beatles, King Crimson and Alison Krauss.

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