ASD 455 / SHOSTAKOVITCH No.5-SILVESTRI -VPO / White Gold HMV / UK 1962 LP

$

225

Composer:                                Shostakovitch

Composition:                            Symphony No. 5

Conductor:                                Constantin Silvestri

Orchestra:                                 Vienna Philharmonic  Orchestra

Label:                                        HMV ASD 455

Made In:                                    England

Year:                                          1962

Stereo/Mono:                             Stereo

Comments:                                White Gold original pressing

                   Condition:

Cover is VG+                              It's still a very presentable cover...just a little bit too much edge wear for next higher grade...ring wear, and corner bumps...the hmv inner sleeve is creased but still fairly crisp and new looking...no rips or tears...the laminate is still going strong and the seams are good

Record is VG++                          Opening passages have a bit of soft background crackle which fades pretty soon after and then all was well

a couple of spindle traces around the center hole...vinyl shows  a little play wear, perhaps 10 or 15% loss of original luster...original sonics are

all intact, however...recording and performance are wonderful
Record is

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