OISTRAKH OBORIN BEETHOVEN THE 10 VIOLIN SONATAS PHILIPS

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Title: Beethoven The 10 Violin Sonatas Complete

Label: Philips 6768 036 Stereo 4 LPs

Condition: Record:  NM to Strong NM

Condition: Jacket/Box:  VG++

Description:  David Oistrakh and Lev Oborin play the 10 Beethoven Sonatas, complete. Nice chamber sound!

Check out my other auctions. I sell high quality vintage LPs of audiophile, TAS mostly classical recordings. Check my feedback. You can buy with confidence!

I am always looking to purchase classical record collections to add to my collection, which is currently more than 17,000 LPs.  Yes  I sell duplicates and some records that I do not particularly want to keep for the collection.  So if you have a collection or know someone who does who might want to sell please contact me.

References:  The Penguin Stereo Record Guide Second Edition critiques thousands of classical records, particularly European pressings, with some American pressings-often as its European pressing counterpart. Records are judged on a 1 to 3 star basis with a special ‘Rosette’ for truly extraordinary discs.  Johnathan Valin is the author of ‘Living Stereo-The RCA Bible’ in which he critiques the RCA catalog, as well as explaining the record manufacturing process.  James Mitchell wrote The Golden Age of RCA Records in which he discusses and rates the RCA catalog on a 1-10 basis with a 10+ and 10++ for extraordinarily good discs.

RECORD GRADES:

SEALED: Sealed. As collectors know, not necessarily a guarantee of condition.

MINT: Not used by me.

MINT MINUS (Mint-): Used only for a super, super clean looking and sounding disc.

NEAR MINT (NM): A record that is almost perfect, does not have any visual flaws, and  audio flaws limited to a very slight and isolated tick.

NEAR MINT MINUS ( NM-): Occasional visual flaws that are non-sounding, and very minimal noise-slight occasional mild tick- that does not intrude on the music (for 99% of listeners).

VERY GOOD PLUS PLUS, VERY GOOD PLUS (VG++,VG+): A record that may have some slight flaws, occasional ticks, very few repeating light ticks, etc. VG+ same as VG++ but more pronounced.

VERY GOOD (VG): May have additional ticks or background noise that is audible in lower and middle volume passages and scratches that cause mild and moderate noise. May be noticeable but generally the music is still appreciable and enjoyable for many listeners. I rarely sell records with this grade unless it is an extremely rare or valuable record with some redeeming value.

I try to grade records fairly and conservatively. I try to mention specific defects as I hear them.  However variation exists in playback systems and even in the ears of different listeners. Some pressings are known to have background noise that are inherent in the original tapes and pressings. Older monophonic records and even new records made from older (78) records or tapes also have inherent noise in them. I play grade all records but cannot possibly listen to the whole program. I do spot check visual flaws as I see them. My system is a Linn LP12-Lingo Turntable with a Graham 2.2 tonearm/Van den Hull  Frog cartridge with Standard Exposure amp-preamp and Thiel speakers. My system is very transparent and reveals a lot of detail in the music which can include surface noise.  A friend of mine who also has a Linn LP12 with Krell amps and Linn tonearm and cartridge routinely grades my records a half to full grade higher than I do. And they actually do sound different (mellower-better?) on his system.  Please check my feedback and you will see customers who are happy with the quality and description of the records purchased.  However I am only human and may occasionally miss something. Therefore I do offer a full refund if not satisfied, less shipping charges of course.

SHIPPING: Please read below. If you have any questions please ask before bidding.

And please check out my other auctions. I will combine shipping charges for multiple purchases.

All USA buyers will have packages shipped by Media Mail: $5 for the 1st LP and $1 more for each additional LP with delivery confirmation included for tracking purposes.

International customers with purchases of $30 or more will have items shipped Priority Mail International. Delivery is within 6-10 days. Tracking is included and Insurance is provided for $62 and up at no additional charge and additional insurance is available as needed. If such buyers want the cheaper shipping please let me know; But you would have to agree to not hold me responsible for lost or damaged items, and final decision is at my discretion.

International customers with purchases of less than $30 will have items shipped First Class Mail International which has no tracking or insurance. This is to save money for the buyer particularly on less expensive items. But this is only if the buyer agrees not to hold me responsible for lost or damaged items. If such buyers require tracking and /or insurance for these items please let me know and I will invoice you and ship accordingly.