Decca SXL 6426 WB ED1 First press rare Schubert Bridge Rostropovich Britten NM

€ 415

$ 482

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Oct 27, 2013 Sold Date

Oct 20, 2013 Start Date

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Description

Compositeur : Schubert - Bridge

Interprète : Mstislav Rostropovich, Cello + Benjamin Britten, Piano

Titre : Sonata for Arpeggione and Piano and Sonata for Cello and Piano

Label : Decca

Year : 1970

N° série : SXL 6426 – ZAL-9193-1W et ZAL-9194-3W

Edition : ED1 - First press (only one exist) (at ten o’clock Made in England by)

Record Condition: Face 1 : Near Mint – Face 2 : Excellent

Sleeve Condition: Very good +

The vinyl has been tested on my J.A. Michell Eng. Prisma turntable with a new Grado Gold Plus n° 1. The sound is fantastic.

The original Decca SXL label, favoured by many audiophile collectors, is known as "Wide Band Groove', (ED1) and because of its renowned extraordinary dynamic range and string tone, it generally remains the most sought after. This label has silver writing on a black background. It has the celebrated 'ffss' logo in a circle at the 12 o'clock position and a wide silver band just above the spindle hole. There is also the Decca groove in the label about two thirds out from the centre and around the rim are the words "Original Recording By..."

The second label is identical to the first with the exception that the words "Original Recording By..." are replaced with "Made in England By...". (ED2) Most experts with whom we have spoken feel that the sound quality is practically identical to the first label.

The third label (ED3) is identical to the second, with the notable exception that there is no groove in the label. The highest grooved SXL we have seen is SXL 6368, although please note that many lower numbered SXL's only exist in non-grooved form, e.g. SXL 6355. This is because SXL 6355 and the others were issued after SXL 6368.

After SXL 6448 we have the fourth Decca label, known as "Narrow Band" (ED4). It is also black and silver but has a smaller Decca logo in a rectangle and there is no 'ffss' circle at 12 O'CLOCK. In 1979 the Decca pressing plant was transferred to Holland. The Dutch pressings are thin and floppy (like most 801s LPs) whilst the sound remains good, these are considered inferior to the English pressings. The highest English SXL I have is SXL 6921, but there may be higher ones.

Guidelines for assessing the grading / condition of used records (based on Goldmine Grading for Records)

MINT (M): Perfect! This record looks like it has just left the manufacturer, with NO flaws what so ever. It looks as though it had never been handled. No scuffs or scratches, blotches or stains. No stickers address labels, writing on the covers or labels. No tears or seam splits. No wear to the cover or record period! Age of the record has nothing to do with it.

NEAR MINT or NM, M- : this record appears virtually flawless A very minor scuff and very little else can appear on the vinyl. It should play without any noise over the flaw. The flaw is very hard to see. The cover looks as close to perfect with only minor signs of wear and or age. Minor impressions to the cover (due to the outer edge of the vinyl resting inside) may be acceptable, however the artwork is be as close to perfect as can be.

EXCELLENT or EX or VG++ : minor scuffs which are only slightly visible. There may be more than a few scuffs and NO Scratches COVER: Artwork is still as close to perfect as can be. Some impression to the cover (minor outer ring wear) but no ink wear! Some slight creases to the corners, but not wrinkled and obtrusive to the eye. The corners can show white (where the artwork pasted slick was) meaning, slight wear. No seam splits or writing on the cover or taped repairs can make this grade.

VERY GOOD PLUS or VG+ record shows wear, surface scuffs. The vinyl still has a great luster, but the flaws will be noticeable to the naked eye. If the flaws don't cause any surface noise, the vinyl can still make the VG+ grade. COVERS: A virtually clean cover, but may have small writing on it.The artwork looks clean with slightly more aging. The back of the cover usually gives away the age of the cover. Flat white paper will be somewhat yellow yet no stains or mildew from water damage. Some minor wear to the seams or spine, but no tears or holes popping through. The corners will be slightly dog eared yet no crackly bends, defacing the artwork. In essence, a VG+ cover should have no more than 3 flaws mentioned.

VERY GOOD or VG: this record is a record that is good enough. They are not really going to look very good, but it will STILL play very good. there will almost always be some surface noise when they are played. The Dynamics should still be excellent, overpowering the surface noise. A VG record will appear well have been played but still have some luster. VG covers will look worn, used. There may be some seam splitting . There will be some ring wear, where the ink has begun to wear off. Giving the cover a look of snow falling. If the artwork looks snowy all over, it is less than VG condition. There may be some writing on the cover (still, no Large letters in magic marker). It will look aged and more yellowish due to contamination's in the air (sometimes looking like cigarette smoke). Still it should be decent.

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