Bernstein Mahler Symphony 5 Columbia M2S 698 TEST PRESSING Speakers Corner 2LP N

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# Leonard Bernstein - Mahler: Symphony No. 5 & Kindertotenlieder - Speakers Corner / Columbia M2S 698 Ultra-Rare 180g Audiophile 2-LP Test Pressing Set - NEAR MINT

Up for auction is an absolute masterpiece for the serious classical music and audiophile collector: an original, ultra-limited **Speakers Corner Records White-Label Test Pressing 2-LP Gatefold Set** of Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 5 and Kindertotenlieder, conducted by the legendary Leonard Bernstein with the New York Philharmonic and soloist Jennie Tourel.

This definitive test pressing replicates the highly acclaimed Columbia Masterworks M2S 698 stereo release. Masterfully pressed on 180-gram virgin vinyl at the world-renowned Pallas pressing plant in Germany, this set was generated 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:** Gustav Mahler

* **Conductor:** Leonard Bernstein

* **Orchestra / Soloist:** New York Philharmonic / Jennie Tourel (Mezzo-soprano)

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

* **Catalog Number:** M2S 698

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

* **Production Date:** July 8, 2014

* **Special Features:** Includes both original Pallas/Speakers Corner factory technical detail sheets showing the pressing matrix details, dates, and track logistics for each individual disc.

### Condition Grading (Goldmine Standard):

* **Vinyl Condition:** NEAR MINT (NM). Both discs are 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 marks.

* **Insert Condition:** NEAR MINT (NM). The factory product overview sheet and the two individual technical pressing sheets are crisp, clean, and perfectly preserved with sharp corners.

### Shipping & Handling:

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