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 CONDUCTING THE PHILHARMONIA ORCHESTRA IN BEETHOVEN’S # 9 IN D MINOR “CHORAL”

 COLUMBIA SAX 2276/7

BLUE/SILVER U.K RARE 2 VINYL LP'S

NOTES BY WILLIAM MANN, 1958. 

Records: both are in excellent overall condition with just a few extremely light and small hairline surface marks . Both play perfectly, crisp and clear throughout , with just the occasional very light background noise, being only the static in a few isolated places.  Given the very quiet nature of both records , they really do play with superb sound .  The audio tones are still awesome . Even from new , this would have had a little light noise in places , i have yet to hear a totally free from noise record , even from new , i think you will agree . There are no jumps, clicks, or stops . And both LP's still retains there lovely shine . Both labels are superb and  unmarked, no unwanted ink writing, or sticky labels. This really must be one of the best out there today ! . All in all a lovely example of this Now a rare and very collectable item .

Cover: This truly is in excellent overall condition . Still lovely and shiny laminated front . All edges and corners are virtually un-marked ! . There are just a few very light surface marks and a very light showing of record ring indentations to both covers. The back cover again is superb. Still lovely and white . All flip backs are superb . If i had to be critical , then there is a very slight crease at the centre of the cover at the opening end on record 2  . This really is extremely minimal and i know that most people would not even have mentioned it .

This really is one of the best 2 LP. Set you will see ! .Thank you very much for your time and interest and happy bidding .

Record Collector Magazine's Grading Guide:

"MINT: The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition. Records advertised as Sealed or Un-played should be Mint.

EXCELLENT: The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and / or creasing.

VERY GOOD: The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable.

GOOD: The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discolouration, etc.

FAIR: The record is still just playable but has not been cared for properly and displays considerable surface noise; it may even jump. The cover and contents will be torn, stained and / or defaced.

POOR: The record will not play properly due to scratches, bad surface noise, etc. The cover and contents will be badly damaged or partly missing.

BAD: The record is unplayable or might even be broken, and is only of use as a collection filler."

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ALL OF MY RECORDS ARE SENT OUT IN STRONG CARDBOARD BOX PACKAGING WITH 2 ADDED CARDBOARD STIFFNERS FOR EXTRA PROTECTION. RECORDS ARE REMOVED FROM OUTER SLEEVES AND WHERE APPROPRIATE, INNER SLEEVES ARE WELL PROTECTED TO PREVENT SEAM SPLITS.

I will not send any package that totals more than £15.00 without either recorded /special delivery for U.K. addresses, or international signed for delivery for anywhere else in the World. Costs are recorded delivery to U.K. addresses are £1.10. International signed for is £5 30. These are additional costs.

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REST OF THE WORLD £10.40 + £5.30 = £15.70

I will not send any package that totals more than £15.00 without either recorded /special delivery for U.K. addresses, or international signed for delivery for anywhere else in the World. Costs are recorded delivery to U.K. addresses are £1.10. International signed for is £5.30. These are additional costs. Please see above for examples.

THIS LP WHEN PACKED WEIGHS APPROXIMATELY 750g

PLEASE DO NOT PAY UNTIL I HAVE SENT OUT YOUR INVOICE . MANY THANKS.

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