ALBERT WOLFF Massenet Scenes Pittoresques Speakers Corner CS 6139 TEST PRESSING

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Title: MASSENET Scenes Pittoresques Wolff CS 6139 SPEAKERS CORNER TEST PRESSING LP NM

Description:

Up for auction is an absolute masterpiece of French orchestral music and an investment-grade holy grail for classical vinyl collectors: a hyper-rare, 180g Test Pressing of Jules Massenet's beautiful suites "Scènes Pittoresques" and "Scènes Alsaciennes," conducted by the legendary Albert Wolff leading the L'Orchestre de la Société des Concerts du Conservatoire de Paris.

Originally recorded by Decca/London engineers in June 1958 at the acoustically renowned Maison de la Mutualité in Paris, this performance is universally celebrated for its breathtaking transparent textures, rich soundstage, and incredible instrumental imaging. This premium, pure-analogue reissue was meticulously prepared from the original master tapes by Germany’s renowned Speakers Corner Records (Catalog: London Stereo CS 6139) in July 1996.

Test pressings from Speakers Corner are produced in minuscule quantities (often just 5 to 20 copies) for technical evaluation at the Pallas pressing plant and are virtually impossible to acquire on the open market.

This rare collector's item includes the authentic factory production insert printed in English, detailing the engineering history, original tape cutting specs, and historical context of the recording session. The record features the iconic blank white factory test-pressing labels.

TRACKLIST:

- Side 1: Scènes Pittoresques (Suite No. 4)

  1. Marche / 2. Air de Ballet / 3. Angélus / 4. Fête Bohème

- Side 2: Scènes Alsaciennes (Suite No. 7)

  1. Dimanche Matin / 2. Au Cabaret / 3. Sous les Tilleuls / 4. Dimanche Soir

CONDITION DETAILS:

- Vinyl: NM (Near Mint) – Exceptional audiophile condition. The heavy 180g virgin vinyl retains a brilliant, clean factory luster with no scuffs, scratches, or visible surface imperfections. Appears unplayed or played once under critical evaluation conditions.

- Labels: NM – Pristine, unblemished blank white factory test-pressing labels with no writing, staining, or spindle marks.

- Production Insert: NM – Completely intact, clean layout, sharp corners, and free of creases or handling tears.

- Outer Sleeve: VG+ to NM – Original generic heavy white cardboard test-pressing jacket is clean and crisp with strong structural integrity.

An absolute peak-tier collector's item for Albert Wolff devotees, Decca/London Stereo collectors, and audio purists seeking the absolute closest sound to the original master tapes.

SHIPPING & HANDLING:

To preserve the archival condition of this rare piece, it will be packaged securely inside a professional, corrugated record mailer. The vinyl will be placed in a poly inner sleeve and removed from the cardboard jacket during transit to eliminate the risk of edge wear or seam splits. Ships fully insured with tracking worldwide.