RIMSKY-KORSAKOV Scheherazade SCHERCHEN Speakers Corner TEST PRESSING 2001 LP NM
$
32
Favourite Auctions
To save auctions to your favourites, please login
If you don't have an account, please register
Description
Title: RIMSKY-KORSAKOV Scheherazade Scherchen WST 14003 SPEAKERS CORNER TEST PRESSING NM
Description:
Up for auction is an absolute holy grail for classical audiophiles: a hyper-rare, 180g Test Pressing of Rimsky-Korsakov's symphonic masterpiece "Scheherazade, Op. 35," conducted by the legendary Hermann Scherchen with the Vienna State Opera Orchestra.
Originally recorded by Westminster in May 1957 at the Mozartsaal in Vienna as their pioneering "Natural Stereo Balance" release, this premium, pure-analogue remaster was meticulously prepared by Germany’s renowned Speakers Corner Records (Catalog: WST 14003) in October 2001.
Scherchen's "Scheherazade" is legendary among classical collectors for its unparalleled dramatic scale, rich textures, and stunning violin solos by Rudolf Streng. Test pressings from Speakers Corner are produced in minuscule quantities (often just 5 to 20 copies) for technical evaluation at the Pallas pressing plant and are virtually impossible to find on the open market.
This investment-grade item includes the authentic, double-sided factory production insert printed in both German and English, detailing the recording history. The record features the iconic blank white factory test-pressing labels.
TRACKLIST:
Side 1:
1. The Sea and Sinbad's Ship
2. The Kalandar Prince
Side 2:
3. The Young Prince and the Young Princess
4. Festival at Baghdad — The Sea — The Ship Goes to Pieces on a Rock
CONDITION DETAILS:
- Vinyl: NM (Near Mint) – Exceptional audiophile condition. The heavy 180g virgin vinyl retains a brilliant, clean factory luster with no scuffs, scratches, or visible surface imperfections. Appears unplayed or played once under critical evaluation conditions.
- Labels: NM – Pristine, unblemished blank white factory test-pressing labels with no writing, staining, or spindle marks.
- Production Insert: NM – Completely intact, clean layout, sharp corners, and free of creases or handling tears.
- Outer Sleeve: VG+ to NM – Original generic heavy white cardboard test-pressing jacket is clean and crisp with strong structural integrity.
An absolute peak-tier collector's item for classical music enthusiasts and audio purists seeking the absolute closest sound to the original master tapes.
SHIPPING & HANDLING:
To preserve the archival condition of this rare piece, it will be packaged securely inside a professional, corrugated record mailer. The vinyl will be placed in a poly inner sleeve and removed from the cardboard jacket during transit to eliminate the risk of edge wear or seam splits. Ships fully insured with tracking worldwide.
price rating
