JEAN MARTINON Adam / Giselle LP ORIGINAL Decca UK 1959 SXL 2128 WBg classical

	A$		50
	$		33

NOTE : All LP’s have been cleaned and played (except where Mint) to determine an accurate grading as possible ; if anything they have been under-graded to be on the safe side as collectors will always have slightly different interpretations on quality however I definitely feel you can bid with confidence here. …Thanks.

Item : 12” album

Artist : Jean Martinon conducting The Paris Conservatoire Orchestra

Title : Giselle

Composer : Adam

Year : 1959 Original 1st UK pressing – Decca # SXL 2128

Matrix Numbers :
ZAL 4308-IE & ZAL 4309-IE.

ACT ONE :
A.1 ~ Introduction (Allegro Con Fuoco)
A.2 ~ 1. Entrée Joyeuse Des Vendangeurs Et Vendangeuses
A.3 ~ 2. Entrée Du Prince (Allegro Moderato)
A.4 ~ 3. Loÿs Est Reste Seul (Andante - Allegretto - Molto Allegro)
A.5 ~ 4. Retour Des Vendangeurs (Allegro)
A.6 ~ 4. (Bis). Valse (Allegro Moderato)
A.7 ~ 5. Pas De Deux (Lento - Allegro Moderato)
A.8 ~ 5. (Bis). La Chasse (Allegro - Allegretto)
A.9 ~ 6. Scène D'Hilarion (allegro)
A.10 ~ 7. Marche De Vignerons (Allegro Con Moto)
A.11 ~ 8. Galop Général (Allegro Non Troppo)
A.12 ~ 8. (Bis). Scène Finale (Allegro Agitato - Allegro Molto - Allegro - Andante - Lento - Allegro)

ACT TWO :
B.1 ~ 9. La Halte Des Chasseurs (Allegro Moderato - Andante - Allegro)
B.2 ~ 10. Apparition Et Scène De Myrtha (Andante - Andantino Poco Allegretto)
B.3 ~ 11. Apparition De Giselle (Allegretto Assai Vivo - Andante)
B.4 ~ 12. (Allegro Moderato)
B.5 ~ 13. Entrée De Loÿs Et Wilfride (Andante - Allegrgo Molto - Andante - Larghetto - Allegretto - Allegro)
B.6 ~ 14. Scene Des Wilis (Allegro Molto - Piu Vivo)
B.7 ~ 15.Grand Pas De Deux (Andante - Très Modéré - Allegro Moderato)
B.8 ~ Variation De Loÿs (Andante)
B.9 ~ 16. Final (Allegro Con Moto - Moderato - Andante Moderato)

CONDITION : see 5 photos above
Vinyl : Appears lightly played. Plenty of shine and a good clean sound. I certainly note the difference between listening to the sound quality on classical albums compared to say rock music where light pops etc are hidden behind a wall of crashing guitars and drums ……classical albums tend to show up the tiniest of blemishes like a sledgehammer due to the ever so quiet passages throughout. On this particular album there is very little background noise to be concerned about. Visually one can see a couple of light marks on both sides however, outside of the occasional light pop (and these were few and far between) neither of these were overly distinguishable during play-back to my way of thinking… different turntables of course will have a different play-back quality and please bear in mind I usually listen to contemporary pop as well as rock music which is a far cry from chamber music and I am a bit out of my depth here and therefore am attempting to be both honest as well as conservative. This record has also been treated on a VPI record cleaning machine to gain an accurate level of condition as possible. As stated above I am a little out of my comfort zone in rating classical records as I do feel the bar is raised and the standard is indeed much higher. Using the ‘International Record Collectors’ grading system to the letter here this rates a VG+ … and if all my vinyl was in this condition I would be a very happy collector. On that basis I feel confident that the winning bidder here will be more than pleased with the condition of this piece.
Labels : Clean.
Sleeve :
Sleeve : ( With original Decca inner sleeve in excellent condition )
Overall very nice. No writing. No edge-wear. No splits. No ring-wear. A small crease at lower left corner. The corners themselves are not 100 % … neither are they poor with some very minor handling wear only. The back is non-laminated and displays a few light age-ing spots … otherwise fine as per photos.

POSTAGE COSTS (albums are professionally packed and shipped with an outer protector plastic sleeve) :
To anywhere in Australia is AU$8.00. For 2 or 3 x LP’s the cost is $15.00.
For extra items costs will depend upon weight and destination however I will do my best to keep the combined total at a minimum. Australia Posts sliding rate scale often allows 10 albums to be posted for around $20.00, again dependent upon total weight and distance travelled.

1st class Air-Mail OVERSEAS :
NEW ZEALAND - $12 AUS
ASIA and JAPAN- $14 AUS
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EUROPE & REST OF THE WORLD - $20 AUS
Please note I no longer post to South America, Greece or to the Russian Federation.

PACKING INFORMATION :
Records will be packed outside their sleeves in a plastic bag between two strong pieces of cardboard for safe arrival.

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