Dmitri Shostakovitch - The Borodin Quartet

String Quartets 1-13

Superb condition vinyl, labels and audio.
The vinyl records are in Near Mint condition, unmarked, and play with superb faultless audio - Near Mint Comes with the original booklet, which is also in Near Mint condition.
The box has Black tape on the spine and the lower edge, though there is no apparent damage to the box, with no splits visible anywhere on the inside of the box. I am guessing the tape was used for reinforcement, rather than as a repair - I prefer to leave it as is, rather than causing any damage trying to remove it. - The Box is in Very Good condition - see pics
This Box Set weighs in at 1.2 KG, so there is some extra space for secure packaging, AND I will add 2 other LPs by Dmitri Shostakovitch to take advantage of the unused extra weight that is in the postage costs.
Shostakovich: Concertos Nos. One & Two & Danses Fantastiques - Seraphim ?– 60161 (Mono) Leoš Janá?ek, Dmitri Shostakovich ?– Concertino / Piano Quintet Op. 57  -  Opus ?– 9111 1273 (Stereo)
The 2 bonus LPs are both in NM condition


Label: Melodiya / His Master's Voice ?– SLS 879, Melodiya / His Master's Voice ?– OC 147 ? 95150-5 Format: 6 × Vinyl, LP
Box Set
Country: UK Released: 1974 Genre: Classical Style: Modern

Tracklist

String Quartet No. 1 In C Major, Op. 49
A1 1st Movement: Moderato - Meno Mosso
A2 2nd Movement: Moderato
A3 3rd Movement: Allegro Molto
A4 4th Movement: Allegro

String Quartet No. 2 In A Major, Op. 68
A5 1st Movement: Overture (Moderato Con Moto)
B1 2nd Movement: Recitative And Romance (Adagio)
B2 3rd Movement: Valse (Allegretto - Allegro)
B3 4th Movement: Theme And Variations (Adagio - Allegro Non Troppo - Adagio)

String Quartet No. 13 In B Flat Minor, Op. 138
C1 Adagio - Doppio Movimento - Tempo Prima

String Quartet No. 3 In F Major, Op. 73
C2 1st Movement: Allegretto
D1 2nd Movement: Moderato Con Moto
D2 3rd Movement: Allegro Non Troppo
D3a 4th Movement: Adagio
D3b 5th Movement: Moderato

String Quartet No. 4 In D Major, Op. 83
E1 1st Movement: Allegretto
E2 2nd Movement: Andantino
E3a 3rd Movement: Allegretto
E3b 4th Movement: Allegretto

String Quartet No. 5 In B Flat Major, Op. 92
F1a 1st Movement: Allegro Non Troppo
F1b 2nd Movement: Andante
F1c 3rd Movement: Moderato - Allegretto

String Quartet No. 6 In G Major, Op. 101
G1 1st Movement: Allegretto
G2 2nd Movement: Moderato Con Moto
G3a 3rd Movement: Lento
G3b 4th Movement: Lento - Allegretto

String Quartet No. 7 In F Sharp Minor, Op. 108
H1a 1st Movement: Allegretto
H1b 2nd Movement: Lento
H1c 3rd Movement: Allegro - Allegretto

String Quartet No. 11 In F Minor, Op. 122
H2 Introduction - Scherzo - Recitative - Étude - Humoresque - Elegy - Finale

String Quartet No. 8 In C Minor, Op. 110
I1a 1st Movement: Largo
I1b 2nd Movement: Allegro Molto
I1c 3rd Movement: Allegretto
I1d 4th Movement: Largo
I1e 5th Movement: Largo

String Quartet No. 9 In E Flat Major, Op. 117
J1a 1st Movement: Moderato Con Moto
J1b 2nd Movement: Adagio
J1c 3rd Movement: Allegretto
J1d 4th Movement: Adagio
J1e 5th Movement: Allegro

String Quartet No. 10 In A Flat Major, Op. 118
K1 1st Movement: Andante
K2 2nd Movement: Allegretto Furioso
K3a 3rd Movement: Adagio
K3b 4th Movement: Allegretto

String Quartet No. 12 In D Flat Major, Op. 133
L1 1st Movement: Moderato
L2 2nd Movement: Allegretto - Adagio - Moderato - Adagio - Moderato - Allegretto

Companies, etc.

• Recorded By – ???????
• Record Company – His Master's Voice
• Manufactured By – EMI Records Ltd.
• Printed By – Thomas Jenkins (Printers) Ltd.
• Published By – Hawkes & Son
• Published By – Anglo-Soviet Music Press Ltd

Credits

• Cello – Valentin Berlinsky
• Composed By – Shostakovitch*
• Ensemble [String Quartet] – The Borodin String Quartet*
• Liner Notes – Hugh Ottoway*
• Photography By – Reg Wilson
• Viola – Dmitri Shebalin
• Violin [1st] – Rostislav Dubinsky
• Violin [2nd] – Yaroslav Alexandrov

Notes

Comes with an 8 page booklet

Recorded in the USSR

? Quartets 1-12 1967 / Quartet No. 13 1972

A few words about condition.

Grade & 
score out of 100
                                           GRADING
Mint is a Rigid Band - The next Four Grades are all Narrow Bands, that slightly widen as the condition gradually deteriorates - Good is still Good, but there is a rapid widening of the Grade Bands, as the condition deteriorates over the last Four grades.

MINT
100
The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality.
The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition.
Only graded on records that are sealed or clearly unplayed.
 
NEAR MINT
97 to 99        

EXCELLENT
90 to 96
The record shows virtually no signs of having been played,  there is no lessening in sound quality.
The cover and  packaging might have the slightest of tiny defects.
 
The record shows some slight signs of having been played, but there is very little, (if any) lessening in sound quality.
The cover and  packaging might have very slight wear. 
 
VERY GOOD PLUS
80 to 89

VERY GOOD
69 to 79
The record shows signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality.
The cover and  packaging might have slight wear, light creasing.

The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch.
Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects.
This is an above average used record, that has been well looked after.




GOOD
56 to 68
The record has been played so much that the sound quality has deteriorated, but the record will still play through, and it will not be a completely unpleasant listening experience, even at the bottom of this grade (56).
The cover and contents may suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discolouration, etc. 




FAIR
41 to 55
The record is still playable but has not been cared for properly and displays considerable surface noise; it may even stick, skip or jump.. This is starting to be an unpleasant listening experience at the top of the grade (55) and will not be a pleasant listening experience at all by the end of it (41).
The cover and contents will be torn, stained and/or defaced. 
 
POOR
25 to 40
The record will not play properly due to scratches, bad surface noise, etc.
The cover and contents will be badly damaged or partly missing. 
 
BAD
0 - 24
The record is unplayable or might even be broken, and is only of use as a collection-filler.
The Sleeve is non existent (0) or what is left, is only just recognisable.

A few words about postage.

Within Australia, the best value for multiple purchases is a 5KG satchel, where as many as 15 to 20 LPs can be posted for $22.00 registered post. (well packed in a box, inside the satchel)

My Policies on postage are simple.

I post at cost.
The user pays.
I package well.

Any item that you purchase without choosing the option of "Signed for" or "Registered" Post, is at your risk.
I do accept that "signed for" can be expensive, especially internationally, but whether you take the option of this insurance, is entirely up to you.
I do not wish to withdraw the option of standard postage for the cheaper records, but it must be at your risk.