Charlie Mingus, Ah Um Lacquers Box Set

 
SS: Still Sealed
Label: Columbia
Catalog Number: CS 8171
Product Condition: M/ Mint

You're bidding on Charlie Mingus' "Ah Um" Original Master Lacquers which were cut from master tapes provided to Classic Records by Columbia for the LP reissue, with only two sets (2 of 2) of lacquers (1 per LP side - 2 sides: A, B) cut.

One of a kind original master lacquers cut from the original master tapes and used by Classic Records to produce stampers that pressed their vinyl reissue editions. 
Here's how it works: In real time, the master tape was running along with the cutting lathe cutting the groove modulations in the master lacquer.  The master lacquerwas then electroplated and produced a Master plate used ultimately to make stampers that press vinyl records.  Once the master lacquer has made its metal master it can still be played like an LP and represents the CLOSEST transfer to the original master tape used to cut it!  The sound of lacquer is as close to the sound of the master tape as you can ever get - with the least amount of information lost in the transfer and the highest fidelity.  The master lacquer of a Classic Records title offers the ultimate collectible given there is only one set per title*.  For these special editions, the master lacquers have been delicately trimmed down from 14" to 12" in diameter so that they can be played back on any modern turntable.  Each disc is single sided and perfectly flat for playback sound that is nothing short of breathtaking.  Each set is packaged in its own custom box and sealed and numbered to preserve their collectibility.  This is a rare opportunity to procure a genuine, one of a kind collectible that will only grow in value over time because, there will only ever be ONE* of them - period! 

This set is packaged in a white special edition box and each lacquer comes in a white jacket.

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I take great care in packing LPs by using oversize boxes ; 14"x14". 
I always separate vinyl and insert from the cover (unless item is sealed) to avoid seam split in shipping so rest easy. 

*Photos are of actual item up for auction.
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