COLH 30 Dvorak Cello Concerto Pablo Casals RARE 1st UK

COLH 30 Casals Plays Dvorak Cello Concerto, NM LP,cover VG+

COLH 30 first UK edition of Pablo Casals recording of Dvorak Cello Concerto in B Minor (opus 104) Great Recordings of The Century Series

Label,  HMV Great recordings of the century, UK Pressing 

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Conductor George Szell, Pablo Casals, Czech Philharmonic Orchestra

This recording the first issue in the heavy blue card cover, with textured vinyl finish. Issued UK in May 1958. This record from one of the greatest Cellists of all time was never issued by HMV as Stereo, as were many of his finest recordings. So as far as I know, if you want Pablo Casals playing this Great  Cello Concerto, the only way to get it on vinyl is through COLH 30, or as a reissue HLM series HMV,(or US Angel later pressing.) Hence its now regular command of premium prices, especially for the 1st edition.

NOTE this is a re mastering of the 1937 Prague recording originally released on 78 RPM records DB 3288-92 ON full test play of this NM record, I was truly amazed at the 1957 re mastering to 33rpm and the clean sounding reproduction that had been achieved. As a cello player myself, the enjoyment I had from listening to this, was saddened by the knowledge of knowing I was going to sell it.......... but buffered by the knowledge I had a backup US angel recording for my own listening pleasure!!!

Wax No.s

side 1 2XLA 267 

side 2 2XLA 268 

Having said how well I have tried to preserve it for you, the disc is in overall NM,  There are no visible scratches only a few light hairline paper scuffs, (Non Sounding), HOWEVER, there are parts particularly in quiet spots, where background ticks and pops are occuring.This is most prevalent in the opening sections on both sides, mostly before the soloist starts. 

Complete test  play throughout rest of record show  pops and clicks, as usual associated with vinyl recordings, but they would be more described as odd pops and clicks without repetitive patterns associated with scratch style damage.

There is very little sign of spindle wear .

Overall visually and audibly I now rate this LP as Near Mint.

Cover condition (See Photo's) Very Good. The dark blue very heavy card cover has no seam splits, but has a few nicks and rubs through to the card plain color (see photo's)

Very straight,  This is in remarkably good condition for being over 50 years old and has no bends or compacted corners, no seam splits however, SOME minor edge and corner  wear from shelving.  I would think it could be rated as VG+ .

INCLUDES 24 PAGE A5 SIZE BOOKLET GIVING DETAILS OF THIS CONCERTO, CASALS, NOTES ON THIS RECORDING INTERPRETATION BY PAUL TORTELIER AND SOME INFO ON DVORAK. tHE BOOKLET IS UNMARKED

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Opportunities to get such rare UK COLH  issue, especially in Australia, and in this, great  condition,  are certainly Rare Indeed.

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The keen starting price offers a great opportunity to own this great recording at a reasonable starting price.

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