London STS1581/2 Britten: Prince of the Pagodas, (TAS list) UK 1G pressings

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This great set was first issued in mono in 1957, just a year or so before stereo system was introduced. So this is the first stereo release. One of a few ballet music sets that I would listen through in one sitting! Britten marvelously captured the fantasy and mystry with his ingenious use of orchestral sound, including Javanese Gamelan. This is the very first UK pressing that predates several Decca versions I've seen! 

Producer: Erik Smith 

Engineer: Cyril Windebank

Recording location/date: Walthamstow Assembly Hall/13,16,17,19&21 Feb 1957

Issued: 1969

Record condition: EX+/NM-/NM/NM

Box condition: NM-

Stamper: 1G/1G/1G/1G first UK large letter pressing

Note: I'm a collector, not a dealer. The reason I'm selling is to downsize my collection. Every record I offer was hand-picked based on its merits on music, performance, and sonics (not necessarily in that order!). I will list recording credentials such as producer, engineer, venue, date, etc. as I believe as an educated buyer, these will offer crucial info for an unfamiliar record to make a buying judgement. Hope you'll find this useful!

Shipping cost:

US: shipping is $4 by USPS media mail. $1 extra per each additional items for combined shipment. Priority Mail is avaialbe and cost is based on your location. Please wait for invoice if you prefer Priority Mail.

Canada: shipping is $12 by USPS First Class International package (no tracking or insurance available) for the first record, $2 extra per each additional items for combined shipment up to 4 lbs. (about 5 or 6 single records). For orders over 4 lbs. the best available shipping is by Priority Mail International up to 20 lbs. Please wait for invoice for actual shipping.

Europe: shipping is $20 by USPS First Class International package (no tracking or insurance available) for the first record, $4 extra per each additional items for combined shipment up to 4 lbs. (about 5 or 6 single records). For orders over 4 lbs. the best available shipping is by Priority Mail International up to 20 lbs. Please wait for invoice for actual shipping.

Asia: shipping is $21 by USPS First Class International package (no tracking or insurance available) for the first record, $4 extra per each additional items for combined shipment up to 4 lbs. (about 5 or 6 single records). For orders over 4 lbs. the best available shipping is by Priority Mail International up to 20 lbs. Please wait for invoice for actual shipping.