SXL 2065 Smetana MA VLAST Sårka/Tåbor/Bohemia KUBELIK

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SXL 2065 Smetana MA VLAST SÃ¥rka/TÃ¥bor/Bohemia KUBELIK

  Description: Great collection of Rare Classical LPs in this auction series.
Numerous FIRST PRESSINGS & highly sought IMPORTS included.
Each auction features full, edge-to-edge, high resolution photos.

Many rarities including SXL, HMV, FFSS, FFRR Living Presence,
Living Stereo and Blue Backs in this group.

Collected over 40 years -including several promotional LPs from my 25+ years
in public radio and the music industry.

These have been boxed in storage for decades, having received minimal play - many are unplayed, a few are even still sealed.

Most of the vinyl is in VG++ to NM condition -a few VG+
Condition details and specifics listed below.
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This auction is for:
Smetana
Må VLAST (My Country)
Cycle of Symphonic Poems
Sårka / From Bohemian Forests / Tåbor
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Rafael Kubelik
conducting
The Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
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DECCA Records SXL 2065
Original 1959 UK issue • Stereo LP
This is part 2 of a 2 record set that was sold both singly and combined.

MATRIX NUMBERS:
SIDE 1 ZAL-4078-2K
SIDE 2 ZAL-4079-3K
"ORIGINAL RECORDINGS BY" at 10 o clock on label rim

Silver/Black Wide Band ffss Pressing

VINYL is NM-
High gloss Vinyl has one faint sleeve mark in "Sårka" that is completely inaudible. LP plays like new ...full, bold and bright... throughout. Labels are immaculate both sides.

COVER is VG+
Bright, vivid laminated cover has mild ring rub and light general shelf wear. Spots of laminate lift on front at top/bottomedges. No peeling or flaking. No writing, soil or other marks. Back shows mild handling on top flip-back, otherwise extremely clean.
 
STRICT, CONSERVATIVE GOLDMINE Grading
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Original DECCA ffss inner sleeve included.
LP housed in protective poly outer sleeve.

"Smetana’s symphonic poem “Má Vlast“ consists of several individual compositions which the composer put together ... to form a cycle and is one of the greatest testimonies to Czech national music. The Bohemian countryside and sagas are reflected in the tone poem From “Bohemia’s Woods and Fields“, while the programmatic “Moldau“ occupies a rightful place among the most outstanding works to have been written in the late 19th century. Thanks to its popular folk melodies, its clearly structured and recognizable “programme“, and brilliant orchestration, the work has never failed to arouse the enthusiasm of a wide public.

Rafael Kubelik conducted numerous first-class orchestras both in the concert hall and in the recording studio, and won a deserved reputation as the Smetana connoisseur. He is to be congratulated on his choice of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra for this recording: gentle and transparent in the gossamer-light orchestral passages, powerful and smooth when playing as a full tutti. This thoroughly satisfying performance is further enhanced by its excellent recording technique and is to be recommended to all collectors."

Please see My other auctions for more
RARE Classical LPs

All records packed with vinyl (inside inner sleeve) behind cover - and shipped in strong LP mailer boxes with bubble-wrap around all sides - sandwiched between stiff corrugated flats for best protection in the mail.

Please be aware that these important supplies add to my shipping costs - of which only a very small amount is added into the shipping charge.
My LP packing is considered to be among the very best on eBay. I would have it no other way.

SHIPPING RATES
...All packages are sent insured (at my own cost)

USA
Media Mail: $4.00 •//• or Priority Mail: $9.00.
Most of my customers prefer Media Mail because it is very cheap. Please keep in mind that it's cheap because it is SLOW; most Media Mail packages take a week to travel 30 miles and around two weeks to travel cross-country. Sometimes it can arrive cross-country in 5 days - sometimes it takes a month. Due to Postal Service conditions, the actual arrival time cannot be known in advance.
Additional LPs in same shipment: $1.00 each.
Combine buys to save on shipping.

ALL OTHER COUNTRIES
I charge only EXACT POSTAGE, Worldwide.
*PLEASE do not ask me to mark the item as a 'GIFT' for customs. I cannot. The postal clerks know better; I ship LPs constantly (over 30 years) and cannot fool them.

The sadly necessary ITALY, RUSSIA, BRAZIL SHIPPING NOTE:
If you are in ITALY, RUSSIA or BRAZIL, you are completely welcome to bid and buy here.
Just be aware that your countries' postal / customs services may slow things down. THIS WILL NOT BE MY FAULT.

I ship as soon as I receive cleared payment and treat ALL my customers and their records with the greatest respect.
*in 'shipping details' I state '2 days handling/dispatch time' ...in case life gets in the way. The actual ship-out time will usually be quicker.
I package the LPs to survive even the worst conditions the postal systems can hand out.
You will LOVE my LP packing!

After the auction:
• You will receive winning bidder notification within 24 hours. IF you are only buying ONE LP, you may simply PayPal right away for immediate shipment.

• For COMBINED purchases, please wait for the TOTALED INVOICE -I make these every 7 days (as auction cycle ends).

• If you are DONE purchasing, you may eMail me at that time and ask for your INVOICE right away -for quickest shipment.

• Payment to be received within 7 days of auction end.

COMBINED purchases / shipping Available on items won within 7 days.
If you are bidding on MORE THAN ONE ITEM from my list, please don't pay before your last item (in same 7-day period) ends -so that I can combine your LPs on the INVOICE and charge you the reduced shipping accordingly.

*If you want a price for double-boxing or any special services, send me an eMail letting me know your needs.

HAPPY BIDDING!
Please see my other auctions for more collectible LPs.
  Shipping: I ship as soon as I receive payment. I CANNOT mark the item as a "gift" for overseas customers.
Shipping discount for multiple items shipped together (SEE ITEM DESCRIPTION for specifics).

I ship very quickly and treat ALL my customers and their records with the greatest respect.
I package the LPs to survive even the worst conditions the postal systems can hand out.   Payment: Payment to be received within 7 days of auction end. I prefer PayPal for their secure, fast, dependable payment service. If you need to pay by any other method, please eMail me to see if your alternate choice can be accepted. I am happy to do my best to make payment as easy for you as possible. Any mailed payment MUST contain the name of the item and YOUR name AND ADDRESS in the SAME ENVELOPE to be sure I know which item you are paying for -and where to ship it.  
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