DECCA SXL 2076 Rachmaninov Piano Concerto 2 KATCHEN SOLTI Test Pressing 180g LP
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Description
**Item Description:**
Offered here is an exceptionally rare, audiophile-grade archival **Test Pressing LP** of the highly sought-after Decca SXL 2076 release: Sergei Rachmaninov's "Piano Concerto No. 2" paired with Mili Balakirev's "Islamey." Performed by the brilliant American pianist Julius Katchen alongside the London Symphony Orchestra under the master direction of conductor Sir Georg Solti.
This specific test pressing was generated in January 1998 to verify the pure analog, premium 180-gram reissue cut. Test pressings of this caliber are produced in extremely minute, strictly limited quantities solely for factory quality control and studio review before commercial production begins. Because they are pulled from the very first stampers when the metalwork is completely fresh, they are highly coveted by classical music purists for offering the most pristine, dynamic audio playback possible.
**Production & Technical Specifications:**
* **Recording Date & Venue:** June 1958 at Kingsway Hall, London
* **Mastering Studio:** Decca Studios, London (From original analogue session tapes)
* **Recording Engineer:** Kenneth Wilkinson
* **Producer:** John Culshaw
* **Mastering Engineers:** Tony Hawkins and Paschal Byrne
* **Cutting Lathe:** Neumann VMS 80
* **Tape Machine:** Studer A 80 with analogue delay
* **Vinyl Specification:** 100% Virgin Vinyl (Premium 180g Profile)
* **Plating & Pressing:** Pallas, Germany
* **Sleeve Type:** Official printed Decca/London Reissue Proof & Technical Cue Sleeve
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### Shipping, Handling, and Packaging Protocol
To ensure this investment-grade artifact arrives safely, it will be packaged using professional, collector-proven methods:
* **Separated Vinyl:** The vinyl disc will be removed from the main proof sleeve and placed in a fresh, anti-static inner sleeve to completely eliminate the risk of seam splits during transit.
* **Rigid Armor:** Housed inside a heavy-duty, crush-resistant cardboard record mailer.
* **Edge Protection:** Sandwiched between thick corrugated cardboard filler pads to protect the corners from drops or impact.
* **Worldwide Shipping:** Fully tracked international delivery available via eBay International Shipping.
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