MAHLER Symphony No.3 Abbado Jessye Norman DGG 2741 010 2LP Box ED1 NM MINT
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Description
Claudio Abbado – conductor
Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
Jessye Norman – alto / Vienna Boys Choir (Wiener Sängerknaben)
Gustav Mahler:
Symphony No.3 in D minor
Rare German first press (ED1) 2LP box set released on Deutsche Grammophon Gesellschaft (DGG) Digital Recording stereo label, catalog number 2741 010.
Beautiful laminated box, complete with original inner sleeves and booklet, all in Near Mint / Mint (NM/ M) condition — vinyl looks unplayed.
Details:
Label: Deutsche Grammophon Gesellschaft (DGG)
Catalog No.: 2741 010
Label Design: Digital Recording Stereo (Yellow Label)
Country / Year: Germany / 1980s
Recording Type: Digital Stereo
Pressing: First German Press (ED1)
Format: 2 × LP Box Set
Genre: Classical / Late Romantic / Symphony
Condition:
Vinyl — Near Mint / Mint (NM/M): looks unplayed.
Box — Near Mint (NM): complete with booklet and original inner sleeves.
Performance & Sound:
A magnificent digital-era Mahler recording by Claudio Abbado leading the Vienna Philharmonic, featuring Jessye Norman in one of her most moving performances.
This DGG Digital ED1 captures the monumental scale and sonic depth of Mahler’s Third with breathtaking precision — from the glowing brass to the ethereal choral finale.
Praised for audiophile sound quality, balance, and Abbado’s luminous yet disciplined interpretation.
A modern Mahler benchmark, often ranked beside the classic recordings by Bernstein, Klemperer, and Walter.
Collector Note:
The first German pressing (DGG 2741 010) is identifiable by its Digital Recording yellow labels and heavy vinyl typical of early-1980s DGG boxes.
Highly sought by collectors for its combination of Abbado’s lyricism and DGG’s wide, detailed soundstage.
Shipping & Packaging:
All records are professionally packed in rigid four-lax LP mailers to avoid corner or seam damage.
Worldwide tracked shipping via DHL Paket — combined shipping available.
EU countries:
$24.90 USD – up to 5 kg
$34.90 USD – up to 10 kg
Non-EU (US / Canada / Asia / Japan / Korea / China / Australia):
$39.90 USD – up to 1 kg (1–3 LPs)
$44.90 USD – up to 2 kg (4–6 LPs)
$59.90 USD – up to 5 kg (≈ 20 LPs)
$89.90 USD – up to 10 kg (≈ 40 LPs)
UK / Norway:
$39.90 USD – up to 5 kg
$54.90 USD – up to 10 kg
Keywords: Claudio Abbado, Mahler Symphony No. 3, Jessye Norman, Vienna Philharmonic, DGG 2741 010, Deutsche Grammophon, ED1, First Press, Digital Recording, 1980s, German Pressing, Late Romantic, Mahler 3, Abbado Mahler Cycle, Audiophile Vinyl, Collector Edition, Vienna Boys Choir, Near Mint, 2LP Box Set.
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