BEETHOVEN Spring Kreutzer OISTRAKH OBORIN Speakers Corner TEST PRESSING 1998 LP

$

37

Title: BEETHOVEN Spring Kreutzer OISTRAKH 835259 SPEAKERS CORNER TEST PRESSING LP

Description:

Up for auction is an absolute masterpiece and an elite tier, investment-grade holy grail for classical vinyl collectors: a hyper-rare, audiophile-grade 180g Test Pressing of Ludwig van Beethoven's "Violin Sonatas No. 5 'Spring' & No. 9 'Kreutzer'," performed by the legendary duo of David Oistrakh on violin and Lev Oborin on piano.

Originally recorded by Philips in 1962 in Paris, this performance is universally celebrated as the absolute gold standard for these sonatas, showcasing unmatched phrasing, lyrical beauty, and chamber music synergy. This premium, pure-analogue reissue was meticulously prepared from the original master tapes by Germany’s renowned Speakers Corner Records (Catalog: Philips 835 259) in February 1998.

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:

- Ludwig van Beethoven: Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 5 in F major, Op. 24 "Spring"

- Ludwig van Beethoven: Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 9 in A major, Op. 47 "Kreutzer"

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 violin enthusiasts, David Oistrakh devotees, and audio purists seeking the absolute closest sound to the original analog 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.