Decca SXL 2197 ED1 Carmen Fantasy RICCI/LSO/ PIERINO GAMBA STEREO ** EX
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675
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£ 675
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Aug 4, 2026
Sold Date
Jul 26, 2026
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Great Britain
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Description
Item Details
Composer: Bizet-Sarasate, Sarasate, Saint-Saens
Work(s): Carmen Fantaisie, Zigeunerweisen, Havanaise - Introduction & Rondo Capriccioso
Performer(s): Backhaus, Ruggiero Ricci
Conductor: Pierino Gamba
Label & Catalog Number: Decca Records SXL 2197 (1st UK pressing, WBG)
Country of Pressing: UK
Year of Release (if known): 1960
Format: LP
Condition & Grading
- Vinyl Condition: EX
- Sleeve Condition: EX
- Labels: NM
Grading Scheme
Mint (M)
- Vinyl: Absolutely flawless. No marks, scuffs, or spindle wear. Likely unplayed or factory-sealed.
- Sound Quality: Completely silent surfaces with no background noise.
- Sleeve: Crisp, no signs of aging, discolouration, or wear. Sharp corners, no ring wear.
- Extras: All original inserts, booklets, and librettos present in perfect condition.
Near Mint (NM or M-)
- Vinyl: Very close to mint, with only minor signs of handling (a faint paper scuff or spindle mark).
- Sound Quality: Virtually silent surfaces; no distracting noise, even in quiet passages.
- Sleeve: Clean, with only the slightest signs of storage wear (e.g., very faint ring wear).
- Extras: Any included materials (booklets, inserts, inner sleeves) are pristine.
Excellent (EX)
- Vinyl: Very close to NM but with a few minor surface marks or scuffs, but retains full gloss.
- Sound Quality: Virtually silent surfaces; no distracting noise, even in quiet passages.
- Sleeve: Slightly more visible wear—minor edge or corner wear, light ring wear.
- Extras: Booklets and inserts may have slight discolouration but remain fully intact.
Very Good Plus (VG+)
- Vinyl: Shows visible signs of use (light hairline scratches or scuffs) but still has good gloss.
- Sound Quality: Noticeable background noise in quiet sections, but does not overpower the music. No loud pops or skips.
- Sleeve: Some wear, including small creases, slight ring wear, or a small split at the edges.
- Extras: Inserts and booklets may have slight foxing (yellowing) or minor creases.
Very Good (VG)
- Vinyl: More prominent scratches and scuffs; may cause occasional clicks or background noise.
- Sound Quality: Background noise is present throughout but does not overpower the music. Some pops in quiet sections.
- Sleeve: Noticeable wear—significant ring wear, edge wear, seam splits, or minor staining.
- Extras: Booklets or inserts may have writing, small tears, or moderate aging.
LPs will be professionally cleaned before sending.
Shipping & Packaging
- Packing Method: LPs are shipped outside the sleeve in a poly sleeve, securely packed in a sturdy mailer with padding.
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