FURTWANGLER Schubert Symphony No.7 1955 ED1 Tulip DGG 18015 18016 2LP Set NM

$

185

Wilhelm Furtwängler – conductor
Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra

Franz Schubert: Symphony No.7 in C major, Op.Posth.
Joseph Haydn: Symphony No.88 in G major 

Exceptionally rare German first press (ED1) 2-LP set released 1955 on Deutsche Grammophon Gesellschaft (DGG) Large Tulip mono label (no stereo exists), catalog 18 015 / 18 016 LPM (early catalog format).

Details:
Artist: Wilhelm Furtwängler (conductor)
Composer: Franz Schubert · Joseph Haydn
Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra
Label: Deutsche Grammophon Gesellschaft (DGG)
Catalog Number: 18 015 LPM / 18 0216 LPM
Country / Decade: Germany, 1950s
Pressing / Edition: 1st German Press (ED1), Large Tulip Label
Genre: Classical / Romantic / Symphonic
Format: 2 LP Set

Condition:
Vinyl Near Mint (NM) —  labels perfectly clean with minimal spindle traces.
Sleeves EX — original stitched foldout covers with litte signs of time (see photos)
Ultrasonically cleaned with Degritter MK2 for superior playback. An extraordinary survivor from the early DGG Tulip era — rarely seen with vinyl in NM condition.

Performance & Sound:
Recorded 1951 in Berlin, this edition captures Furtwängler’s legendary interpretation with the Berlin Philharmonic — a deeply human, spontaneous reading of Schubert’s Symphony. 
The Large Tulip German pressings are revered for their rich tonality and natural hall acoustic, delivering that unmistakable DGG tube warmth admired by collectors worldwide. A cornerstone collector issue of the Furtwängler legacy — highly desirable with vinyl in top shape.

Tracklist:

Schubert - Sinfonie Nr. 7 C-dur, Op. Posth. (54:57)
A 1. Satz: Allegro Ma Non Troppo 14:45
B 2. Satz: Andante Con Moto 17:18
C1 3. Satz: Scherzo: Allegro Vivace 11:16
C2 4.Satz: Allegro Vivace 11:38
Haydn - Sinfonie Nr. 88 G-dur (21:15)
D1 1. Satz: Adagio – Allegro 6:52
D2 2. Satz: Largo 6:52
D3 3. Satz: Menuetto: Allegretto 4:24
D4 4. Satz: Finale: Allegro Con Spirito 3:49

Shipping & Packaging:
All records are professionally packed in rigid four-lax LP mailers to prevent corner or seam damage.
Worldwide tracked shipping via DHL Paket. Combined shipping available.

EU countries:
$24.90 USD – up to 5 kg
$34.90 USD – up to 10 kg

Non-EU (US / Canada / Asia / Japan / Korea / China / Australia):
$39.90 USD – up to 1 kg (1–3 LPs)
$44.90 USD – up to 2 kg (4–6 LPs)
$59.90 USD – up to 5 kg (≈ 20 LPs)
$89.90 USD – up to 10 kg (≈ 40 LPs)

UK / Norway:
$39.90 USD – up to 5 kg
$54.90 USD – up to 10 kg

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