HMV ASD 596 597 MAHLER BARBIROLLI SYMPHONY NO9 UK ED1 SEMI 596-7 BERLIN PHIL EX+
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Description
For sale from the private collection of John Culshaw OBE ‘s Estate. ASD 596-7 UK First pressings –
Exceptional condition and provenance
History and provenance :John Culshaw OBE (28 May 1924 – 27 April 1980) pioneering English classical record producer and Pioneer of Stereo recording for Decca Records UK. With Culshaw at the helm of Decca he concentrated on the emerging stereophonic recording technology, and stereo opera in particular as manager of the company's classical recording division, a position of great influence in the classical music world.
The Gramophone obituary wrote of him in 1980:. … [H]e transformed the whole concept of recording. .
Among the honors given to Culshaw, The Times listed "eight Grands Prix des Disques, numerous Grammys and in 1966 an OBE", and the Vienna Philharmonic's Nicolai Medal in 1959 and its Schalk Medal in 1967. .
Following Mr. Culshaws sad passing his personal HiFI equipment and vinyl record collection was dutifully stored by his family. We were recently contacted by Johns Nephew and God Son Alistair regarding Mr. Culshaws Hifi equipment which had remained unused since his passing. Having inspected the hifi equipment (Including a bespoke Decca tonearm and some fascinating speakers from his office at Decca) we were able to make an arrangement to purchase both the HiFI and the records. Over the forthcoming months a portion of this will be offered for sale by Audio Grail. See our other listings.
Available for sale From the John Culshaw OBE collection:
Mahler - Symphony No 9. Sir John Barbirolli conducts the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. EMI ASD 596 and ASDS 597 Semi-circle (1st) label. Made in England. Matrix nos. 2 YRA 13-1 O 1 / 2 YRA 14-3 O 1 / 2 YRA 15-3 A 1. Symphony over 3 sides of two individual LPs. Increasingly rare – Please see below for full condition report
CONDITION:
We have been collecting and trading records for many years professionally and genuinely want you to be happy with your purchase. For this reason we treat grading very seriously and as our feedback suggests conservatively.
These records Have been Play Graded
Playing surfaces
The flat playing surfaces of the disks are superb under bright magnified light with a full and complete luster. The records are flat and well centered. The Fist pressing semi circle labels show very minimal signs of use to the spindle holes. Side 1 of ASD 596’s label has a small scuff line. The records observed under bright magnified light are in wonderful condition, very Light paper chaffing only. From the private collection of John Culshaw.. We grade these records without reservation as Excellent+ (EX+) condition
Covers
The front laminated covers display superbly. ASD 596 has light creasing top right, all seams are straight and true, no foxing, staining, ring wear, splits or righting, Original shop sticker back cover on the bottom flip back. ASDs 597 displays in similar condition, Please see images above. Condition = (Excellent) EX
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