JANOS STARKER Bach Cello Suites No.1 & 3 1959 UK Columbia 33CX 1656 ED1 NM
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Description

János Starker, cello

J.S. Bach: Cello Suites No.1 in G Major & No.3 in C Major

UK first press vinyl LP on Columbia (blue/gold label), catalog 33CX 1656, released 1959.

Details:
Artist: János Starker (cello solo)
Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach
Label: Columbia (His Master’s Voice / EMI)
Catalog Number: 33CX 1656
Country / Decade: UK, 1950s
Pressing / Edition: 1st UK Press (ED1), Blue/Gold Label
Genre: Classical / Baroque / Cello / Solo
Format: LP, 12", Mono

Condition:
Vinyl Near Mint (NM) — glossy, immaculate surfaces, looks hardly played.
Sleeve Near Mint (NM) — beautiful flipback cover with minimal signs of age, complete with original inner sleeve.
Conservatively graded and professionally cleaned with Degritter MK2 before listing.

Performance & Sound:
Iconic 1959 Columbia recording of Bach’s Cello Suites No.1 & No.3 performed by János Starker.
Renowned among collectors for its warmth, presence, and natural tonal balance — a reference-level mono recording and one of the most sought-after early Starker releases.


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.

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UK, Norway:
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$54.90 USD via DHL Paket registered airmail package up to 10kg

Note: For box sets, extra weight must be considered. A 2LP box may equal 3 LPs in weight. Heavy 180g/200g pressings may also increase postage cost.


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