Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue Bernstein Speakers Corner TEST PRESSING 180g LP NM
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# Leonard Bernstein - Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue & An American in Paris - Speakers Corner / Columbia MS 6091 Ultra-Rare 180g Audiophile Test Pressing LP - NEAR MINT
Up for auction is one of the absolute definitive masterpieces of American classical music and an audiophile holy grail: an original, ultra-limited **Speakers Corner Records White-Label Test Pressing** of George Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue" and "An American in Paris," featuring the legendary Leonard Bernstein pulling double duty as both solo pianist and conductor.
This definitive test pressing replicates the iconic Columbia Masterworks MS 6091 stereo release, universally regarded as the most vibrant, definitive, and jazz-inflected reading of these pieces ever captured on tape. It was masterfully pressed on 180-gram virgin vinyl at the world-renowned Pallas pressing plant in Germany to verify the 100% pure analogue mastering chain before the full commercial production run. Test pressings of this specific Gershwin album are extraordinarily rare and highly sought after by high-end audio enthusiasts, typically restricted to a handful of archive copies for production staff and label executives.
### Item Details:
* **Composer:** George Gershwin
* **Performer / Conductor:** Leonard Bernstein (Piano & Baton)
* **Orchestras:** Columbia Symphony Orchestra & New York Philharmonic
* **Label:** Speakers Corner Records / Columbia Masterworks
* **Catalog Number:** MS 6091
* **Country:** Germany (Pallas Pressing)
* **Production Date:** September 2019
* **Special Features:** Includes the original Speakers Corner factory technical details/insert sheet showcasing the original album artwork layout and release logistics.
### Condition Grading (Goldmine Standard):
* **Vinyl Condition:** NEAR MINT (NM). The vinyl surface is 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 trails.
* **Insert Condition:** NEAR MINT (NM). The factory product overview sheet and technical description insert are crisp, clean, and perfectly preserved with sharp corners. Free of folds, creases, or splits.
### Shipping & Handling:
Professionally packed in a thick, dedicated record mailer. The vinyl disc will be safely removed from the jacket during transit to prevent any spine splits. Tracked and fully insured shipping worldwide.
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