HMV ASD White/Gold WG ED1 STEREO Gilbert & Sullivan Operettas Sargent 5 Titles
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£ 20
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Feb 15, 2026
Sold Date
Feb 8, 2026
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Great Britain
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Description
HMV ED1 White/Gold (UK 1st Press Stereo) — Gilbert & Sullivan Collection (8×LP)
Sargent · Glyndebourne Festival Chorus · Pro Arte Orchestra · Mackerras / Royal Philharmonic
"Five classic HMV early stereo titles — 4 complete operettas + Pineapple Poll (Green/Gold 1st)"
Cat No Label / Pressing Composer Title Conductor Orchestra / Chorus M/S ASD 415–416 HMV White/Gold ED1 (UK 1st) Gilbert & Sullivan H.M.S. Pinafore (2×LP) Sir Malcolm Sargent Pro Arte Orchestra · Glyndebourne Festival Chorus Stereo ASD 419 HMV White/Gold ED1 (UK 1st) Gilbert & Sullivan Trial By Jury (1×LP) Sir Malcolm Sargent Pro Arte Orchestra · Glyndebourne Festival Chorus Stereo ASD 484–485 HMV White/Gold ED1 (UK 1st) Gilbert & Sullivan Patience (2×LP) Sir Malcolm Sargent Pro Arte Orchestra · Glyndebourne Festival Chorus Stereo ASD 563–564 HMV White/Gold ED1 (UK 1st) Gilbert & Sullivan Ruddigore (2×LP) Sir Malcolm Sargent Pro Arte Orchestra · Glyndebourne Festival Chorus Stereo CSD 1399 HMV Green/Gold (UK 1st) Arthur Sullivan Pineapple Poll (1×LP) Sir Charles Mackerras Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Stereo Notes What’s included: 5 titles across 8 LPs (four complete operettas in original 2×LP sets, plus Pineapple Poll).
Pressing / label details:
• The Gilbert & Sullivan operetta titles are UK 1st press stereo on collectible early-’60s HMV White/Gold ED1 labels (see label photos).
• Pineapple Poll (CSD 1399) is the UK Green/Gold first-press variant, as issued (see label photos).
• Spine photo included showing matching original STEREO sleeves across the sets.
Condition (the exact copies pictured):
• Sleeves are clean, well-kept originals with only light edge wear / minor corner softness consistent with careful storage.
• Trial By Jury shows the most handling wear on the sleeve, but remains solid and presentable.
• Vinyl across the set visually grades EX to Near Mint, with clean playing surfaces and no heavy marks.
• Correct original period EMI inner sleeves are present throughout (no modern replacements).
Photos: All images show the exact items included in this listing. Grading System
My Grading Philosophy (Updated 20th Nov 2025)
- The points-based score above is the primary method. The definitions below explain what each score band typically means in practice.
- I use a hybrid of Goldmine (US) and Record Collector (UK) standards.
- Perfect condition in every way.
- Guaranteed unplayed or factory sealed.
- Cover, inserts, and inner sleeves are flawless.
- Almost indistinguishable from Mint.
- Record may have been played once or twice with no audible issues.
- No visible marks, scuffs, or handling wear.
- Cover is bright, clean, and free from major defects.
- Very light signs of use but still a high-end copy.
- Hairline marks or faint sleeve scuffs may be visible under strong light only.
- Should play near-perfectly with minimal background noise.
- Sleeve may show slight edge wear or minor handling but remains clean and attractive.
- Better than VG but not quite EX.
- Light, non-feelable marks or occasional low-level noise may be present.
- Still a solid, enjoyable listening copy.
- Sleeve may show moderate wear, small creases, or faint ring wear.
- Played many times and will show signs of use.
- Audible surface noise, more noticeable in quiet passages.
- Light groove wear or feelable scratches possible.
- Sleeve will show general wear, writing, or small defects.
- Increasingly worn; may include heavy noise, distortion, repeats/skips, or significant sleeve damage.
(Full Testing Only)
- Turntable: JBL TT350
- Stereo Receiver: Sony STR-DH190
- Speakers: Elac Debut 3.0 DB63
- Preamp: Cambridge Audio MM/MC 640P
- Stylus / Needle: Audio Technica VMN95EN
- Other Notes: Testing done with standard volume, quiet room, no EQ or DSP applied.
All items packed in sturdy mailers with padding.
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Refund Policy Most listings are EX/NM quality. If my grading ever falls below expectations, I will happily offer a full refund.price rating
