EMIL GILELS Beethoven Sonatas 5 10 19 20 1986 ED1 DGG DIGITAL STEREO LP NM MINT
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Description
Emil Gilels – piano
Ludwig van Beethoven:
Piano Sonatas No.5 in C minor, Op.10 No.1 • No.10 in G major, Op.14 No.2
No.19 in G minor, Op.49 No.1 • No.20 in G major, Op.49 No.2
Rare German first press (ED1) vinyl LP released 1986 on Deutsche Grammophon Gesellschaft (DGG) Digital Recording stereo label with catalog number 419 172-1.
Beautiful laminated cover, complete with original inner sleeve, and vinyl in Near Mint (NM) condition — glossy, clean, and carefully preserved looks unplayed.
Details:
Label: Deutsche Grammophon Gesellschaft (DGG)
Catalog No.: 419 172-1
Label Design: Digital Recording Stereo (Yellow Label)
Country / Year: Germany / 1986
Recording Type: Stereo Digital
Pressing: First Press (ED1)
Format: 1 × LP, 12"
Genre: Classical / Piano / Sonatas
Condition:
Vinyl: Near Mint / Mint (NM/M) looks unplayed
Cover: NM- see photo.
Performance & Sound:
This late Beethoven cycle by Emil Gilels represents the pinnacle of his mature artistry — crystalline articulation, balance, and lyrical restraint.
Digitally recorded and mastered by DGG’s early digital engineering team, the sound offers remarkable presence, tonal clarity, and realism. A highly regarded DGG Digital Recording, admired for its piano tone and warm dynamic range despite its digital origin — an essential item for any Gilels or Beethoven collector.
Collector Note:
Pressed in Germany in 1986, this early Digital Recording LP (catalog 419 172-1) belongs to the final series of Gilels’ legendary Beethoven interpretations, before his untimely passing. Scarce in such pristine condition.
Shipping & Packaging:
All records are professionally packed in rigid four-lax LP mailers to avoid corner or seam damage.
Worldwide tracked shipping via DHL Paket. Combined shipping available.
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UK / Norway:
$39.90 USD – up to 5 kg
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