RCA VICTOR LSC-2423 Shaded Dog 1st Press Fritz Reiner Chicago Symphony Living St
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**RCA Victor LSC-2423 – Shaded Dog 1st Press – Fritz Reiner / Chicago Symphony – Living Stereo – NM Vinyl & Cover**
**Classic 1960 “Festival” Russian Spectacular – Audiophile Grail!**
You are considering purchasing an **original 1960 first pressing** of RCA Victor Red Seal **LSC-2423**, the legendary **Shaded Dog** stereo release conducted by **Fritz Reiner** with the **Chicago Symphony Orchestra**. This is the **real deal** — the earliest Indianapolis-pressed “Living Stereo” issue with the iconic shaded Nipper, deep-groove vinyl, and that unmatched **3S/3S stamper sound** that audiophiles chase for decades.
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**Side 1:**
1. **Kabalevsky** – *Colas Breugnon Overture, Op. 24* (4:45)
2. **Tchaikovsky** – *Marche Slave, Op. 31* (10:25)
3. **Borodin** – *Prince Igor: Polovtsian March* (4:43)
**Side 2:**
1. **Mussorgsky** – *A Night on Bare Mountain* (10:50)
2. **Tchaikovsky** – *Marche Miniature* (from Suite No. 1) (1:50)
3. **Glinka** – *Ruslan and Ludmilla Overture* (5:05)
Recorded **March 13–14, 1959** at Orchestra Hall, Chicago
Engineered by **Lewis Layton** – Producer: **Richard Mohr**
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**VINYL CONDITION: NEAR MINT (NM)**
- **Glossy, deep black vinyl** with full sheen
- **Zero spindle marks** – played only a handful of times
- **No scratches, scuffs, or hairlines** under bright LED light
- **Original deep-groove pressing** with **K2RY-1891 / K2RY-1892** matrix etchings
- **Shaded Dog label pristine** – no writing, stickers, or wear
**COVER CONDITION: EXCELLENT (EX/NM-)**
- **Original laminated gatefold jacket** – tight seams, no splits
- **Vivid red & white graphics** – Reiner portrait sharp and unfaded
- **Minimal corner wear** – one tiny bump top-right (see photo)
**Includes original RCA inner sleeve (VG+)** – no splits, light creasing only.
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**Why This Copy Stands Out:**
- **True 1st pressing** (UE9 label style, 1960 Indianapolis run)
- **Shaded Dog + Living Stereo + Deep Groove = Holy Trinity**
- **Reiner/CSO at peak form** – explosive dynamics, thunderous brass, silky strings
- **One of the best-sounding Living Stereos ever pressed** – beats most reissues cold
Perfect for **high-end analog rigs** (VPI, Basis, Technics SL-1000R, etc.) or as a **centerpiece for any classical collection**.
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Photos are of the **exact item** you will receive.
**Don’t miss this one — clean Shaded Dog Reiner pressings this nice are getting harder to find.**
Buy with confidence — 100% positive feedback seller.
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