SAINT-SAËNS Danse Macabre DUTOIT Philharmonia DECCA SXL 6975 1981 NM/EX
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Description
SAINT-SAËNS: DANSE MACABRE/ PHAÉTON / LE ROUET D'OMPHALECHARLES DUTOIT / PHILHARMONIA ORCHESTRADECCA SXL 6975 (1981 Release)
Up for sale is a lovely archive-quality copy of Saint-Saëns' orchestral works. This is the highly desired 1981 Decca stereo release, pressed at the legendary Philips plant in Baarn, Holland. Audiophiles heavily seek out this specific pressing for its incredibly quiet noise floors and pristine sound reproduction.
Matrix / Runout Details:
Side 1: PZAL 17096 2X ED 144 (Variant 1 First Pressing Master)
Side 2: PZAL 17097 2X ED 144
Condition Grading:
Vinyl (NM / Near Mint): Visually stunning. The vinyl retains its full, deep mirror-like gloss with sharp groove definition. No hairline scratches, no scuffs, and zero sleeve removal marks. The center spindle hole shows no wear or spider-legging, indicating this LP has been played very rarely, if ever.
Jacket (Excellent): Beautifully preserved. The whites on the rear jacket are completely bright and clean. No ring wear, seam splits, tears, corner dings, or handwriting. Edges and spine are crisp and fully legible.
Inner Sleeve: Includes the clean original blue-print Decca inner sleeve.
About This Pressing:
Recorded by legendary producer Andrew Cornall, this SXL release delivers an immense, wide-band analogue stereo soundstage. The Philips Dutch pressing handles the massive dynamic swings of Danse Macabre beautifully with absolutely minimal surface hiss. Truly a collector’s copy that would be difficult to upgrade.
Shipping & Packaging: the record will be safely removed from the outer jacket prior to packing to prevent seam splits during transit. Shipped securely in a heavy-duty, dedicated cardboard vinyl mailer with extra stiffener. Postage within two working days of payment.
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