EMIL GILELS piano sonata Pathetique Moonlight BEETHOVEN ED1 DGG 2532 008 LP MINT
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Description
Emil Gilels – piano
Ludwig van Beethoven:
• Piano Sonata No.14 in C-sharp minor, Op.27 No.2 “Moonlight”
• Piano Sonata No.13 in E-flat major, Op.27 No.1
• Piano Sonata No.8 in C minor, Op.13 “Pathétique”
Rare German first press (ED1) vinyl LP released on Deutsche Grammophon Gesellschaft (DGG) Digital Recording stereo label with catalog number 2532 008.
Beautiful laminated cover, original inner sleeve, and vinyl in pristine Near Mint / Mint (NM/M) condition – glossy, clean, and perfectly preserved.
Details:
Label: Deutsche Grammophon Gesellschaft (DGG)
Catalog No.: 2532 008
Label Design: “Digital Recording” Stereo, Early 1981 Press
Country / Year: Germany / 1981
Recording Type: Stereo Digital
Pressing: First Press (ED1)
Format: 1 × LP
Genre: Classical / Piano Solo
Condition:
Vinyl: Near Mint / Mint – glossy, silent surfaces, unplayed appearance.
Cover: Near Mint – bright, sharp corners, minimal handling.
Inner Sleeve: Original DGG printed sleeve.
Performance & Sound:
Emil Gilels’ late Beethoven recordings belong among the most admired interpretations of the analog/digital crossover era.
This 1981 DGG Digital Recording captures Gilels’ powerful yet lyrical approach with superb stereo imaging, transparency, and depth – a true reference for collectors and audiophiles alike.
Collector Note:
The early Digital Recording series (yellow border DGG editions from 1980–82) are now sought after for their natural piano tone and mastering quality. This is the first German issue (ED1) – pressed in limited quantities before later global reissues appeared.
Shipping & Packaging:
All records 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
$54.90 USD – up to 10 kg
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