Decca SXL 6721 - Kyung-Wha Chung, Bach: Partita No2 ... & Sonata No3 ... UK 1st
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Description
Bach : Partita No.2 in D minor; Sonata No.3 in C major, 1975
Decca SXL 6721 33rpm Stereo LP on the UK 1st issue narrow band label
This is a wonderful sounding copy in an overall excellent condition with just a few ultra-minuscule signs of play. The sound quality is very rich with much depth and clarity and no distortion whatsoever, while the quiet sections are deeply quiet with no discernable background noise or crackle anywhere - this is a very-very quiet disc. And apart from a very small number of minor 'ticks', which are mostly found in Ciaccona on side1, the record plays very well indeed, at least on my turntable [a perfectly balanced Pioneer PL-L1000 fitted with a Denon DL-160 cartridge]. But please bear in mind that this record has probably not been played for decades, so a deep clean with the appropriate means is recommended.
Matrix stampings
Side 1: ZAL 13647-1W [6 o'clock position], 1 [9 o'clock], DU [3 o'clock]
Side 2: ZAL 13648-1W [6 o'clock position], 1 [9 o'clock], 1 [3 o'clock]
Vinyl
Side 1: VG++. Bright, glossy surface with a very small number of very-very fine surface hairline marks from sleeve retrieval and insertion. To my ears I heard just a very small number [no more than 7] feint to light ticks throughout this side, of which one is heard from a non-sounding section between Allemansa and Corrente. Apart from the very-very fine hairlines, the only other noticeable blemish I can see is a 7mm non-feelable mark in the middle of Ciaccona that does seem to account for 4 or 5 of the aforementioned ticks. Their audibility range from feint to very light and are not at all obtrusive by any means. In anycase these ticks are instantly forgotten about within the majesty and splendour of the recording, as one certainly does become immersed in a particularly live sound and spectacular performance.
Side2: EX+. As side 1, a bright and glossy surface with a very small number of those very-very fine hairline surface marks from sleeve retrieval and insertion - and there are no scratches or other kinds of marks or blemishes that I can see. Also not aware of any 'ticks' or other types of audible blemishes.
Labels
Side 1: EX, bright and clear - a feint spindle trail towards periphery of the hole - possibly from one or two plays.
Side 2: EX, bright and clear - a feint spindle trail - possibly from just one play [please see photo as I have tried to show this by tilting the label in the light].
Laminated outer sleeve EX: bright, clear laminated front with neat edges and sharp opening edge; a light bump to tip of lower left corners; very modest ring impression and some light age-toning to rear.
Inner sleeve original poly-lined sleeve in neat and clean, condition.
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