UK Decca SXL - 2087 / 90, Figaro, Kleiber, Vienna (ED1, WBG, Orig. 1st, 4xLP)

$

571

Available for auction is a very strong copy of one of the earliest stereo recordings for UK Decca (June, 1955 at the Redoutensaal, Vienna). Featuring performance of Mozart's "Le Nozze Di Figaro" (The Marriage of Figaro) as performed by the Vienna Philharmonic conducted by Erich Kleiber, featuring Siepi, Della Casa, Gueden, Corena, Danco, Poell, and Rossel-Majdan.

Original, first edition pressing with Wide-Band Grooved labels and stamper numbers as indicated below. Includes all original box, liners, libretto, and synopsis document with photographs. These matrix numbers are among the earliest for this title ever available for sale. Includes original, SXL stereophonic box as is appropriate for this early edition.

UK DECCA SXL 2087 / 2088 / 2089 / 2090 (4xLP) - Stamper numbers: 3E/3F // 2K/4F // 4F/4F // 4K/5E

Box - EX+ (minor wear, strong structure, lamination separating on edges of front, foxing on box edges and corners--see photographs)

Libretto/Synopsis - NM- (minor creases, discoloration)

Liners - NM (minor creases, very strong condition)

Discs - Vinyl ranges in condition from NM through EX+ with faint sleeve marks, very few faint spindle marks, light dust; side 5 and side 6 EX with visible marks that cannot be felt with the finger.

GRADING - This item has been visually graded under bright light by an experienced collector and record dealer according to strict Goldmine standards. The following scale is used in grading record covers, print materials, labels, and vinyl discs: NM, NM-, EX+, EX, EX-, VG+. Additional detail is available on the Goldmine Magazine website. Photographs document additional detail regarding condition of this item, please review them with attention.

PAYMENT - Invoice will be sent to buyer shortly after the auction's end. Do not pay prior to receipt of invoice. Payment must be received within 24-hours of receipt of invoice.  

PICK-UP - FREE pick-up available at Davies Symphony Hall in San Francisco, California.

SHIPPING - Via USPS Media Mail with full insurance paid by buyer.

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RETURNS - BID WITH CONFIDENCE - I will gladly accept returns should the item not meet your expectations. If you are simply unhappy with the item, I will require that you pay for the return shipping with full insurance. If there was a material deficiency in the item description, I will of course cover the costs of return shipping and insurance. Please contact me directly with any return request.

Having received many inquiries regarding condition and grading for this item, I have play tested the vinyl discs and will better describe the box condition. See revised information below. Don't hesitate to contact me with any questions or for additional information. And remember, if you're not pleased with the item for any reason, I'll gladly accept returns according to the standards previously described.

UK DECCA SXL 2087 / 2088 / 2089 / 2090 (4xLP) - Stamper numbers: 3E/3F // 2K/4F // 4F/4F // 4K/5E

Box - EX+ (minor/moderate wear, strong structure, strong spine, lamination separating on edges of front cover, foxing on box edges and corners, visible edge wear--see photographs)

Libretto/Synopsis - NM- (minor creases, discoloration)

Liners - NM (minor creases, very strong condition)

Discs (play tested) - Vinyl ranges in condition from NM through NM- with faint handling marks, very few faint spindle marks, light dust; side 5 and side 6 NM-/EX+ with light marks that do not sound