Argo ZRG506 Rossini:String Sonatas #1,3,5,6/Marriner,oval logo,1G/1G UK

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The Decca-owned Argo and L'Oiseau Lyre labels are somewhat neglected by audiophiles (certainly NOT by music lovers!) perhaps because they typically features small scale works and don't have "big names". Virtually all issues were produced, engineered, and manufactured by the famous UK Decca team, featuring celebrated producers and engineers in acoustically perfect auditoriums (which I will list to help knowledgeable collectors). Their most famous musicians are certainly the Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields and their long-time conductor, Sir Neville Marriner but there are other hidden gems as well. This week I'm listing some of my favorite discs from they that will delight both audiophiles and music lovers!

Outstanding string sound (look at the recording engineer and location and you'll see why!) and gorgeous performance. Highly sought-after first oval logo pressing.

Producer: Michael Bremner

Engineer: Kenneth Wilkinson, Alan Reeve

Recording date/location: 6-9 Sep, 1966/Kingsway Hall, London

Record condition: NM/NM

Cover condition: NM

Stampers: 1G/1G first oval logo UK Decca pressing

Note: I'm a collector, not a dealer. The reason I'm selling is to downsize my collection. Every record I offer was hand-picked based on its merits on music, performance, and sonics (not necessarily in that order!). I will list recording credentials such as producer, engineer, venue, date, etc. as I believe as an educated buyer, these will offer crucial info for an unfamiliar record to make a buying judgement. Hope you'll find this useful!

Shipping cost:

US: shipping is $5 by USPS media mail. $1 extra per each additional items for combined shipment. Priority Mail is available and cost is based on your location. Please wait for invoice if you prefer Priority Mail.

Canada: shipping is $13 by USPS First Class International package (no tracking or insurance available) for the first record, $2 extra per each additional items for combined shipment up to 4 lbs. (about 5 or 6 single records). For orders over 4 lbs. the best available shipping is by Priority Mail International up to 20 lbs. Please wait for invoice for actual shipping.

Europe: shipping is $25 by USPS First Class International package (no tracking or insurance available) for the first record, $5 extra per each additional items for combined shipment up to 3 lbs. (about 4 single records). For orders over 3 lbs. the best available shipping is by Priority Mail International up to 20 lbs. Please wait for invoice for actual shipping.

Asia: shipping is $25 by USPS First Class International package (no tracking or insurance available) for the first record, $5 extra per each additional items for combined shipment up to 3 lbs. (about 4 single records). For orders over 3 lbs. the best available shipping is by Priority Mail International up to 20 lbs. Please wait for invoice for actual shipping.