KLEMPERER SCHUBERT - SYMPHONIES NOs.5 & 8 UK '64 Columbia B/S ED1 LP SAX 2514 EX
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Description
SCHUBERT / KLEMPERER / THE PHILHARMONIA ORCHESTRA - " SYMPHONY NO.5 IN B FLAT / SYMPHONY NO.8 IN B MINOR 'UNFINISHED' ", Columbia Records/EMI Records Ltd. (SAX 2514) Stereo, 1964.
Very rare, original first pressing, English stereo LP.
The light blue and silver label design and the heavyweight front laminated, flip-back sleeve distinguish this first issue.
Professionally cleaned on my Moth record cleaning machine and put in a fresh poly-lined inner sleeve (previous inner retained for auction).
CONDITION:
VINYL = EXCELLENT CONDITION (No proper/deep scratches, no excessive surface noise or wear, no groove damage or distortion, etc. Very clean labels with only the lightest of spindle trails. This record has clearly only ever had very light use and been very well cared for throughout it's lifetime. Under a bright grading lamp there are a couple of light paper scuffs and minute, purely cosmetic visual imperfections - naturally these do not sound on playback. In fact, this record plays beautifully - strong, clear, free from unwanted interuptions and the music is as vibrant as ever. Being ultra critical, I heard the odd slight soft background crackle in the silent sections and run-in... but we're talking miniscule imperfections in the original pressing rather than wear or damage!)
FWIW unless a record appears genuinely unused, EX is the highest grading I award used, but well cared-for classical LPs. I stand by EX as the accurate grading for this LP too, it's not an undergrading... I just don't want to be judged alongside sellers using terms like "Mint with the few light marks you expect to find on an old LP" or sellers who only grade visually and claim to not be able to play the records they are selling!!!
This LP was tested for sale on my Linn Sondek LP-12 record player - this is generally a very critical test and fit for purpose, but please take into account that I cannot guarantee exactly how this record will sound on every bidder's own hifi.
SLEEVE = EX- (No rips, tears, monster creases or seam splits. But it has been marked down for some smaller creases in the lamination, light wear to the edges and corners and the white back isn't quite as bright as it once was. Plus there's a very slight indent in the front lamination where this LP appears to have been leant on while writing... only just visible and then only in the right light - see photos for more info)
NOTE: before bidding, please take the time to carefully read my condition descriptions and then place your max bids accordingly. If you do have any additional queries, please try to ask me any questions well before the end of the auction and I will endeavour to answer/help out.
This LP will be well packed and posted via a Tracked service and this is reflected in the quoted postage rates.
