STRAUSS ROSENKAVALIER: KLEIBER: DECCA MONO TPs

	£		102
	$		135

STRAUSS ROSENKAVALIER: KLEIBER: DECCA MONO TPs

This lot comprises 4 discs, each one a single-sided Decca mono test pressing making up sides 1,2,3 and 5 of the set which was then issued as LXT 2954-7. (Please see my other auctions for a production copy of this set!).

These 4 test pressings are in lovely ex+ to near mint condition. They have that luminous sound quality of some of the best Decca mono LPs from this era. The playing surfaces are very quiet and there is no wear or groove damage. They have been kept in an original Decca polythene inner, and outside that, another original Decca wax paper inner, which are supplied with the discs. No doubt this is why they have remained virtually pristine for some 50 years!

The matrix numbers are: ARL 2206-6D, 2207-2D, 2208-1D, 2210-1D.

SHIPPING - ALL PRICES IN GBP:

I have looked around to try and find the best deals on shipping, and I can offer some very cheap shipping rates as I have sourced a very cheap European road-based service that will transport up to 30kg (about 100LPs) for one low price, and a similar service for the UK. Please see the table below.

Here are the rates if you only want a few records. Please note I combine shipping costs wherever possible (all prices in GBP):

Number of discs:                           1                    2                    3                   4                       5                        6

UK                                              3.00                4.00               5.00              5.00                   8.00                  8.00

Europe (airmail)                            4.00                6.00               7.00              9.00                 10.00                12.00 

Rest of the World (airmail)            6.00                9.50             12.00            15.00                 17.00                20.00

                            (surface mail)    3.50                4.50               6.50              8.00                   8.50                10.00

For boxed sets, or sets including booklets, it is sometimes necessary to charge £1-£2 extra.

Here are the rates for larger consignments:

10-20 LPs

21-40 LPs

41-60 LPs

61-80 LPs

81-100 LPs

UK

10

10

10

10

10

Europe 1

22

22

22

22

22

Europe 2

35

35

35

35

35

USA

35

40

50

60

65

Far East

60

65

85

110

130

NOT EVERY EUROPEAN OR E.U. COUNTRY IS INCLUDED IN EITHER EUROPE 1 OR EUROPE 2!!

Europe 1 includes, for example, France, Germany, Denmark, Italy, Netherlands, and Spain.

Europe 2 includes, for example, Hungary and Austria.

Shipping to some other EU countries may be more expensive - or may not! For example, to Norway the cheap road-based service is not available. If in doubt please ask before bidding, and I will get back to you with a quote.

PLEASE NOTE: NO PACKAGE WORTH OVER £50 WILL BE SENT BY SURFACE MAIL! I can't insure it, and if it gets lost or damaged I have to refund the full amount. Sorry!

Methods of Payment

I accept paypal, cheque drawn on UK bank, and cash on delivery. Winning bidders are welcome to visit me at home (Hackney, in East London). I have a huge assortment of LPs for sale.

Guide to grading:

Mint: as new – might even be unplayed. Without blemish of any kind – no sounding or non-sounding marks, quiet surface, no groove damage, sleeve will be immaculate with sharp edges, and without creasing, writing, or difficult-to-remove stickers. I use this grading only rarely!

Near mint: virtually as new – at worst one or two small, very light non-sounding marks, or a few spindle marks. Definitely no audible marks – aurally, the LP should be superb with no groove damage and a quiet playing surface. It is possible the sleeve may have a few very tiny creases on the spine, or slight ‘browning’ – for details see individual listings.

Excellent: There may be some very light background surface noise, or a few surface marks. Again, there should be no audible marks unless specified in the listing. The sleeve may have very light creasing, or slight discolouration, but still be overall in very nice condition.

Very good: this LP will have audible imperfections such as scattered ticks, or an audible mark or marks. There are also likely to be visual imperfections such as light scuffs, or slight damage to the sleeve – e.g. break-through on the spine, or perhaps damage to the laminated surface of the sleeve. Again, please see individual listings for details.

Please note: The use of a plus (+) or minus (-) sign, e.g. "ex+" or "vg-", means slightly better or worse than the indicated grade