Thanks for looking!  I understand this one to be a relatively rare, audiophile LP set

JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH "VARIATIONS GOLDBERG" MICHAEL KIENER, CLAVECIN

CERCLE KALLISTOS CK 1004

THE CONDITION

To be honest I  have stated the condition on this one as used, when I believe it to be new/sealed, because of what appears to be some “dirt” along the seam of the opening on the back side (see photos #2 and #3), which of course leads me to believe that it has been opened at some point in the past.  Because the left side of the seal appears untouched and flawless, I did not open it to inspect the vinyl. I suppose the “dirty” seam could occur over years of storage, if there is some dust in the environment, but to the best of my knowledge and recollection this is a new, SEALED (never opened) double LP set which I've never opened or played since I got it new in 1992.

I will not be opening the package to inspect the vinyl, because I believe it to be new.  If these records were EVER played, it would have been only once, a long time ago on an "above average" table.  I take care of my LPs... if not new, they are as close to mint as you'll ever find. (NM?)   I will offer a full refund if the winning bidder is not completely satisfied and returns it to me (postage paid) in the same “like new”condition that I've described.   There are absolutely no bumps or damage to the cover that I can see and it has not been otherwise molested or mutilated.  I believe it to be flawless.

THE MUSIC 

"This is an extremely rare & highly desirable double gatefold lp of Swiss keyboardist Michel Kiener performing Bach's Goldberg Variations on the French Cercle Kallistos label- all analogue recording in superb sound, pressing limited to 1,000 copies. "This recording has been deliberately made using analog technology with two microphones and with YBA equipment. The master tape was not processed in any way (e.g. Dolby, compression) after the recording. The above precautions produce a transparent, natural sound as is needed to fully appreciate the exceptional interpretation of Michel Kiener." Reference performance and exceptional sound."

Home Theater Review writes: 

"...beginning with a frighteningly lifelike recording of the harpsichord (yes, sceptics, I have heard one up close), Michel Keiner's performance of Bach'sGoldberg Variations on Associations Cercle Kallistos CK 1004. (This is a limited edition LP recorded with purist techniques, in collaboration with YBA of France.) Along with one or two Sheffield Lab releases, it's one of the best 'lone instrument' recordings I've ever heard...."

Arthur Salvatore of High End Audio writes:

"The sonics are like a top notch direct-to-disc, being super clean, very immediate and dynamic. The sound is focused and it doesn't change at different volumes or when the music becomes complex. The sound-floor is extremely low. This LP is the closest that I've heard to a real harpsichord in your own listening room. It might even be better than the two incredible Japanese RCA direct-to-disc piano records."

"I realize this is a very rare album, but I have no choice, this set must be recognized for what it is, and it is definitely worth the effort and expense to find a copy, especially if the music is appealing. I've never seen one listed used."

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