CLASSIC RECORDS 3-LPs LSC-2241: Tchaikovsky 1812 Overture + REINER 180g 1997 USA

	C$		125
	$		87

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Background -

This is a superb 3-LP set by Classic Records, cut at 45rpm for maximum fidelity! This set has 3 of the 4 LPs, missing the Brahms Tragic Overture.

As some audiophiles are keenly aware, Classic Record titles that were issued on 180 gram vinyl (or of less weight), sounded much better than the later 200 gram versions of the same title. Apparently this has to do with the vinyl presses that were used to make the LPs when they switched over to 200 gram vinyl. These machines were never set up to handle the extra thick, 200 gram versions. And to simply flip from 180 to 200 proved very problematic. The vinyl was noisy. There were pressing flaws. All in all, an inferior product when compared to the heavy, but much better sounding 180 gram vinyl. Classic Records came out with all kinds of variants for their 200 gram pressings - remember all that? If you lived through that period, you likely were wondering why there were so many versions of the same music being made by the same company! It was simply that the 200 gram versions were inferior to the earlier pressings made on 180 gram vinyl. This is the reason why the 180 gram versions not only cost much more to acquire now, but they did, in fact, sound much better. As a collector, you will probably want to try a few versions yourself to see if audiophiles were simply imagining what they were hearing - this is your chance to acquire one such title. This LP is on 180 gram vinyl. It is one of the first pressings made of this title and best of all, it's factory sealed! Don't wait too long to get these LPs as supplies are disappearing. When they are gone, they are gone forever and we all know what that means insofar as (increasing) prices are concerned.

• CLASSIC RECORDS 3 x LP set - Shaded Dog record labels - RED with SILVER lettering, sporting the famous little nipper dog logo at the top third of the record label.

• Records Made in the USA

• Pressings are in STEREO

• Record Speed: 45 rpm (one sided only, ie., music on one side, blank on the other)
  

• Earliest (and best sounding) version of this audiophile reissue by Classic Records - using 180-gram virgin vinyl, this title is long out of print.
  

• Records issued in: 1997. The original LP was issued in 1958 by RCA. Remastering was done by Bernie Grundman - you can see his signature right in the dead wax area of the records.
  

• Record Catalog Number: LSC 2241 - 45

Featured on this item:

Tchaikovsky / Mendelssohn / Liszt // Fritz Reiner & CSO

Music on this LP Set Title:

A1. 1812 Overture, Op. 49 - Composed By – Tchaikovsky
B1. Fingal's Cave, Op. 26 (The Hebrides Overture) - Composed By – Mendelssohn
C1. Mephisto Waltz (Episode From Lenau's "Faust": Dance In The Village Inn) - Composed By – Liszt

CONDITION Details:

• The LP jackets are in Near Mint minus overall condition!

• The jackets have NO seam splits - completely intact.
  

• The jackets have NO drill holes or saw marks of any kind.
  

• There is NO hand writing on the front or back of the jacket, but do show some light shelf wear along the seams and corners, with a couple of corner dings.
  

• The cover has clean and sharp colors - see pictures with this listing for more detail. 

• The LPs are in Near MINT minus condition as well - virtually as NEW!

• No marks on the vinyl! This is the near mint copy you have always wanted in your collection - any super picky audiophile would be happy with this one!

A Short Note About LP GRADING -

• Mint = Only used for sealed items.
• Near Mint = Virtually flawless in every way.
• Near Mint Minus = Item has some minor imperfections, some audible.
• Excellent = Item obviously played and enjoyed with some noise.
• Very Good Plus = Many more imperfections which are noticeable and obtrusive.

For best results, always properly clean your LPs before playing them - even NEW ones.

The LP is an audiophile quality pressing (any collector of fine MFSL, half speeds, direct to discs, Japanese/UK pressings etc., can attest to the difference a quality pressing can make to an audio system).