SAX 2505 Beethoven Lieder HERMANN PREY Gerald Moore UK Columbia STEREO NM

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60

💎 The "Vault" Collection: The Audiophile Series

Attention Collectors: I am currently in the process of listing a world-class collection of Rare First Pressings and Audiophile Grails. This is a museum-grade example of one of the finest Lieder recordings ever captured.

The Recording: Columbia SAX pressings are the gold standard for vocal recordings. The "Semi-Circle" label era captured the peak of EMI/Columbia’s tube-era warmth and spatial imaging. Hermann Prey’s baritone is rendered with a physical, "in-the-room" presence that modern digital simply cannot replicate.

The Performance: Accompanied by the legendary Gerald Moore, this is the definitive interpretation of Beethoven's An die ferne Geliebte.

Why this copy? Most classical LPs from this era were played on heavy, damaging needles. This copy has been meticulously preserved in a smoke-free, climate-controlled environment. It is a "final upgrade" copy for any serious classical library.

Shipping & Returns Policy

Professional Packaging

• Secure Handling: Your record will be shipped in a dedicated, heavy-duty cardboard mailer with extra cardboard stiffeners to prevent bending or crushing.

• Pro-Tip Protection: To prevent seam splits during transit, all opened records are shipped with the vinyl removed from the jacket (housed in its inner sleeve) and placed behind the jacket within a 4mil clear poly outer sleeve.

Fast & Tracked Shipping

• Handling Time: I ship within 1–2 business days of receiving cleared payment.

• Tracking: A tracking number will be provided immediately upon shipment.

• Combined Shipping: I am happy to combine shipping. Please wait for a revised invoice before paying to receive the discounted rate.

Returns & Satisfaction

• The "Collector’s Guarantee": I use strict Goldmine Grading standards. If you feel the record does not match the description or grading, please contact me directly before leaving feedback. I am a collector first and I value your satisfaction.

• 30-Day Returns: I accept returns within 30 days. The item must be returned in the exact same condition it was received.

• 🚨 CONDITION POLICY: For opened records, returns are accepted if the item is returned in the same condition as sent. Any new scratches, sleeve scuffs, or damage to the jacket incurred while in the buyer's possession will void the full refund.

• Shipping Costs: Buyer is responsible for return shipping costs unless there was a significant error in the listing.