Massenet Le Cid Louis Fremaux EMI TWO 350 TEST PRESSING Speakers Corner LP NM

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# Louis Frémaux - Massenet: Le Cid Ballet Music - Speakers Corner / EMI TWO 350 Ultra-Rare 180g Audiophile Test Pressing LP - NEAR MINT

Up for auction is an absolute legendary audiofil holy grail: an original, ultra-limited **Speakers Corner Records White-Label Test Pressing** of Jules Massenet's "Le Cid (Ballet Music)" and "Scènes Pittoresques," masterfully conducted by Louis Frémaux with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra.

This definitive test pressing replicates the highly acclaimed EMI Columbia TWO 350 stereo release, famous worldwide as one of the ultimate demonstration discs for high-end audio systems due to its jaw-dropping dynamics and soundstage. It was pressed on 180-gram virgin vinyl at the world-renowned Pallas pressing plant in Germany to verify the 100% pure analogue mastering chain before full production. Test pressings of this caliber are extraordinarily rare, typically restricted to a handful of archive copies for production staff and label executives.

### Item Details:

* **Composer:** Jules Massenet

* **Conductor:** Louis Frémaux

* **Orchestra:** City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

* **Label:** Speakers Corner Records / EMI Columbia

* **Catalog Number:** TWO 350

* **Country:** Germany (Pallas Pressing)

* **Production Date:** April 2020

* **Special Features:** Includes the original Speakers Corner factory technical details/insert sheet showcasing the original album artwork layout and release logistics.

### Condition Grading (Goldmine Standard):

* **Vinyl Condition:** NEAR MINT (NM). The vinyl surface is in pristine condition with a gorgeous, high-gloss luster. Entirely free of scratches, scuffs, or surface wear. White labels are flawless with no writing or spindle trails.

* **Insert Condition:** NEAR MINT (NM). The factory product overview sheet and technical description insert are crisp, clean, and perfectly preserved with sharp corners. Free of folds, creases, or splits.

### Shipping & Handling:

Professionally packed in a thick, dedicated record mailer. The vinyl disc will be safely removed from the jacket during transit to prevent any spine splits. Tracked and fully insured shipping worldwide.