CLUYTENS RAVEL - COMPLETE ORCHESTRAL WORKS Blue Silver UK Columbia LP SAX 2476-9
£
2,000
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2,387
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Description
RAVEL / CLUYTENS / PARIS CONSERVATOIRE ORCHESTRA - " COMPLETE ORCHESTRAL WORKS ", Columbia Records/EMI Records Ltd. (SAX 2476-9) Stereo, 1963.
Very rare, original first pressing, English stereo LP box set.
The light blue and silver label design and the heavyweight front laminated box with insert mark out this first pressing.
Original insert still present and in great secondhand condition - see photos.
This particular copy of this rare 4LP set is even rarer as it bears a "FACTORY SAMPLE - NOT FOR SALE" sticker on the record labels - see photo.
Professionally cleaned on my Moth record cleaning machine and put in a fresh poly-lined inner sleeves (the originals have been retained for the auction to keep it complete though).
CONDITION:
VINYL = EX- CONDITION (No proper/deep scratches, no excessive wear or constant surface noise, no groove damage or distortion, etc. Nice clean labels with only the lightest of spindle trails just visible. These records have clearly only ever had light use and been well cared for throughout their lifetime. Under a bright grading lamp there are a couple of light handling/surface scuffs and a few fine hairline marks/visual imperfections - but these do not correlate with any sonic imperfections during playback. However... although this record set still plays strongly and sounds vibrant, it does suffer from occasional light background ticks and crackles throughout. How much this will affect the enjoyment of these records really depends on your expectations. If you're looking for a perfect archive copy or CD levels of cleanliness/sterility, then this is not the one for you. If however you're a bit more accepting of the foibles of records and want a good playing copy of a very rare box set, then this could be a great chance to pick up these wonderful recordings for a much more reasonable price than perfect, mint copies sell for)
This 4LP set was tested for sale on my Linn Sondek LP-12 record player - this is generally a very critical test and fit for purpose, but please take into account that I cannot guarantee exactly how this record will sound on every bidder's own hifi.
SLEEVE = EX- (No rips, tears, big creases or defacing. But it has been marked down for some general light wear particulkarly to the edges and corners, a bit of discolouration and the top right corner carries a split - see photos for more info)
NOTE: before bidding, please take the time to carefully read my condition descriptions and then place your max bids accordingly. If you do have any additional queries, please try to ask me any questions well before the end of the auction and I will endeavour to answer/help out.
This LP will be well packed and posted via an Insured, Signed-For service and this is reflected in the quoted postage rates.