RCA LSC-2541 Liszt Todtentanz, Rachmaninoff Conc.1, Janis/Reiner/CSO 1S/1S
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LISZT - TODTENTANZ, RACHMANINOFF - CONCERTO NO.1
Byron Janis, Fritz Reiner/Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Catalogue-Number: LSC-2541
Original US 1st pressing on the RCA "Shaded Dog" Label
Stamper Matrixes: 1S A1 and 1S A1
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One of the top 10 RCA recordings, the sonics are breathtaking. This is the very first pressing made in 1961 and not a re-issue. Has the funny mis-spelled "Todtentanz" on Cover and Label (the correct German spelling is Totentanz).
I compare my pressings on top notch equipment, using the expensive BENZ MICRO SLR Gullwing MC-cartridge with the Micro Ridge cut diamond and the top-notch Lyra Kleos cartridge. These pick-ups reveal everything from any Vinyl which sometimes can be a curse, especially with 40+ year old records. When I grade a record as Excellent, I am pretty sure many other sellers would not hestitate to call it Near Mint. When I give a record the "Near Mint" grading it is practically flawless. I am collecting Vinyl since 35+ years and own hundreds of records from the day they came into the shops.
The Vinyl: NEAR MINT
Held up into a very strong light I hardly see any hairlines. The Vinyl is clean and shiny. The playback is fantastic throughout. A very few low level static tics only in places. The Vinyl sits flat on the turntable.
The Labels: NEAR MINT
Held into strong light I can hardly see any spindle traces, labels are very clean, bright colors. No dirt or stain, no unwanted writing.
The Original Sleeve: EXCELLENT
Has 2 very light corner bumps, a few scratches on back, no unwanted writing, no stain, no rips or tears. Small stamp reading "E" in a circle on back (presumably from the shop).
Original Inner Sleeve: EXCELLENT+
Extremely well preserved. No splits, tears or rips. No unwanted writing. One small crease only.
In case of any further questions please don't hesitate to mail me. I will answer promptly.
Due to the somehow weird eBay policies regarding postage please ignore the postage fee mentioned above. I decided to fix shipping at 7 GBP to anywhere in Europe and 9 GBP to the rest of the world. This includes the fees for "signed for/registered" and also Insurance to make sure the record arrives safely. It also allows to track it during its transit. The record ships from Germany.
I pack my records professionally in stiff record mailers leaving the Vinyl (housed in Nagaoka anti-static bags) outside the Sleeve.
Good luck.
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