BRUCKNER Symphony 8 Knappertsbusch WST-235 SPEAKERS CORNER TEST PRESSING LP NM
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# Hans Knappertsbusch - Bruckner: Symphony No. 8 - Speakers Corner / Westminster WST-235 Ultra-Rare 180g Audiophile 2-LP Test Pressing Set - NEAR MINT
Up for auction is a monumental masterpiece for the serious classical music and audiophile collector: an original, ultra-limited **Speakers Corner Records White-Label Test Pressing 2-LP Gatefold Set** of Anton Bruckner's Symphony No. 8 in C minor, conducted by the legendary Hans Knappertsbusch with The Munich Philharmonic Orchestra.
This definitive test pressing replicates the highly acclaimed Westminster WST-235 stereo release. Masterfully pressed on 180-gram virgin vinyl at the world-renowned Pallas pressing plant in Germany, this set was generated to verify the 100% pure analogue mastering chain before full production. Test pressings of this caliber are extraordinarily rare, typically restricted to a handful of archive copies for production staff and label executives. Knappertsbusch’s Bruckner interpretations are universally regarded as definitive, historic milestones.
### Item Details:
* **Composer:** Anton Bruckner
* **Conductor:** Hans Knappertsbusch
* **Orchestra:** The Munich Philharmonic Orchestra (Münchner Philharmoniker)
* **Label:** Speakers Corner Records / Westminster
* **Catalog Number:** WST-235
* **Country:** Germany (Pallas Pressing)
* **Production Date:** February 2009
* **Special Features:** Includes the original Speakers Corner factory technical details/insert sheet showcasing the production logistics, recording details, and tracklists.
### Condition Grading (Goldmine Standard):
* **Vinyl Condition:** NEAR MINT (NM). Both discs are in pristine condition with a gorgeous, high-gloss luster. Entirely free of scratches, scuffs, or surface wear. White labels are flawless with no writing or spindle marks.
* **Insert Condition:** NEAR MINT (NM). The factory product overview sheet and technical description insert are crisp, clean, and perfectly preserved with sharp corners.
### Shipping & Handling:
Professionally packed in a thick, dedicated record mailer. The vinyl discs will be safely removed from the inner jackets during transit to prevent any spine splits. Tracked and fully insured shipping worldwide.
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