Bizet Shchedrin Carmen Ballet LP Alto High Fidelity EMI ASD 2448 SEALED #1-0340
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# Bizet-Shchedrin: The Carmen Ballet (Music for Strings and 47 Percussion Instruments)
## Bolshoi Theatre Orchestra • Gennady Rozhdestvensky
### Premium Audiophile Reissue by Alto High Fidelity — Legendary TAS List Title — Factory Sealed
Up for auction/sale is an absolute holy grail for classical audiophiles: a genuinely **FACTORY SEALED** premium reissue of Gennady Rozhdestvensky's definitive performance of *"The Carmen Ballet"*.
Scored brilliantly by Rodion Shchedrin for strings and a massive array of 47 percussion instruments, this recording is world-renowned for its thunderous dynamics, razor-sharp transients, and deep soundstage. It remains one of the most famous and highly decorated titles on the prestigious **TAS List** (The Absolute Sound). This premium **Alto High Fidelity** pressing delivers the ultimate analog demonstration experience on ultra-quiet, heavyweight vinyl sourced directly from the original master tapes.
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### 📋 ALBUM SPECIFICS:
* **Composers:** Georges Bizet / Rodion Shchedrin
* **Conductor:** Gennady Rozhdestvensky
* **Orchestra:** Bolshoi Theatre Orchestra (Bolshoi Theater Orchestra)
* **Label/Publisher:** EMI Records Ltd. / Alto High Fidelity Reissue
* **Catalog Number:** ASD 2448 (Original EMI UK catalog designation)
* **Format:** 12" Heavyweight Vinyl LP, 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
* **Sonics:** Legendary Audiophile Demo Disc / TAS Listed
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### 🔍 CONDITION & GRADING:
* **Media / Vinyl:** **MINT (M)**
Factory sealed, completely untouched, and unplayed. Pristine archival condition.
* **Jacket / Cover:** **NEAR MINT (NM)**
The iconic high-gloss red and black bull jacket is beautifully preserved under the original tight factory shrink wrap. The spine is perfectly stiff and legible, corners are sharp, and the colors are extraordinarily vibrant. Shows only the absolute most negligible, microscopic signs of safe storage under the plastic. No seam splits, no ring wear, and no cut-out marks.
*(Please inspect the high-resolution listing photos provided to verify the excellent cosmetic condition of the shrink wrap and cover).*
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### 📦 SHIPPING & HANDLING:
* Packed with expert care in a heavy-duty, dedicated cardboard record mailer.
* Reinforced with stiff cardboard inserts and bubble wrap padding to prevent corner damage or shifting.
* Shipped via tracked and insured delivery worldwide.
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