SXL 6041 CURZON Decca ED1 WBg BRAHMS Sonata in F minor + Intermezzos 1 & 3
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35
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46
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Description
This is an Early Decca 1st pressing (or ED1) of this recording, featuring Clifford Curzon (solo piano) in three pieces by Brahms. The label on the disc has a wide silver band just above the centre and a circular groove approx 1cm in from the edge (Wide Band with groove: WBg). On the rim of the label at 10/11 o’clock are printed the words “ORIGINAL RECORDING BY”. The matrix numbers engraved on the run-outs are: ZAL-5754-1E and ZAL-5755-1E. The centre label includes the text "RECORDING FIRST PUBLISHED 1963". The outer sleeve is the original, laminated on the front. Sleeve notes on rear are by Curzon himself. Disc and outer sleeve were both made in England. The inner sleeve is period Decca ffss printed paper with polythene liner.
The LP will be supplied with a protective 50g PVC sleeve and will be packaged in a Defenda LP mailer made of corrugated cardboard (no charge for these).
Condition of Disc The disc is flat and the playing surfaces are glossy and clean. Centre labels are free of writing, sticky labels or stains; and show no signs of "squirreling" or spindle wear around the centre hole. After the disc has been wiped with a damp cloth, it plays beautifully, but as with all discs of this age, it would probably benefit from machine-cleaning. Overall, I have graded the disc conservatively as ‘Excellent minus’ (Record Collector).Condition of Sleeve
The sleeve is in Excellent condition: no creasing, writing, tears, sticky labels or lifting of laminate, and only the faintest of ring-wear.
UK Postage Postage within the UK is free by 2nd Class Recorded Delivery. Faster, premium services are available, but buyer will meet additional cost.
International Postage The price shown is the actual cost of Royal Mail Small Packet International Signed-For, including full insurance cover up to £46. Additional insurance cover up to £500 is available for an extra £2.50. Economy postage at lower cost is available at buyer's risk.
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