UNISSUED Classic Records 78RPM Lt Kije RCA Living Stereo Test Pressing Grundman
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90
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Incredibly rare, not even currently documented on Discogs. I believe less than 20 of these were pressed in 1994. Michael Fremer has one, I have another aside from the one I’m listing for sale. I presume Michael Hobson kept a few? Maybe Chad got some? There aren’t many to go around! You are unlikely to see this ever again.
This was a test for a 78rpm series that was deemed commercially unviable. Just in case 45 RPM wasn’t extreme enough! I’ve never been shy about my desire for 78rpm reissues to be a thing, but apparently that is a step too far for everyone but me.
This is a single sided RTI test pressing containing the “Wedding Of Kije” excerpt from Lieutenant Kije, the 1958 Reiner recording on RCA Living Stereo. The white RTI test pressing label is stamped and dated with the same identifying info that can be found stamped on the white jacket.
This is an AAA, all-analog, audiophile grade record cut by Bernie Grundman directly from the master tape.
This is a rare example of a recording you can demonstrate or compare on Grundman cut 33, 45, 78, CD, SACD, and 15IPS (Ultra Tape) 2 track reel to reel. I’m not aware of any other recordings that can be demonstrated on so many formats.
This is a serious demo disc that reminds me of the Telarc 1812 in some ways and will definitely torture test many aspects of your system.
Don’t let the 78rpm scare you. This is not an antique hissy 10” shellac disc like you might have in mind. This is a modern microgroove cut analog stereo 12” vinyl pressing. And basically the only example of such a thing that exists, it is very unique in that regard. Basically, like your high end audiophile 45 rpm reissues. But faster.
If you have a modern turntable that can do 78 like one of the newer Technics, you are already set to play it back and have a very unique audio experience.
Hardly played, I spun it exactly once while I owned it. I would say it is NM however as is often the case with test pressings I would not expect 100% perfect “tape silent” surfaces - it is as it was pressed.
Will ship worldwide, all international buyers welcome. Thanks!
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