VERDI Requiem Abbado 2707 120 SPEAKERS CORNER TEST PRESSING 2LP Audiophile NM

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Title: VERDI Requiem Abbado 2707 120 SPEAKERS CORNER TEST PRESSING 2LP Audiophile NM

Description:

Up for auction is an absolute holy grail for classical audiophiles: a hyper-rare, complete 180g 2-LP Test Pressing Set of Giuseppe Verdi's monumental "Messa Da Requiem," conducted by the legendary Claudio Abbado leading the Coro e Orchestra del Teatro alla Scala. This definitive performance features an all-star vocal lineup: Katia Ricciarelli, Shirley Verrett, Plácido Domingo, and Nicolai Ghiaurov.

Originally recorded by Deutsche Grammophon in February 1980 in Milan, this premium, pure-analogue remaster was meticulously prepared by Germany’s renowned Speakers Corner Records (Catalog: 2707 120) in November 2001.

Abbado's Verdi Requiem is legendary among classical collectors for its immense dramatic scale, thunderous dynamics (the "Dies Irae" is a system-tester), and breathtaking choral precision. 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 as a complete 2-LP set 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. Both records feature the iconic blank white factory test-pressing labels.

TRACKLIST:

LP 1 / Side 1: I. Requiem et Kyrie / II. Dies Irae (Part 1)

LP 1 / Side 2: II. Dies Irae (Conclusion)

LP 2 / Side 3: III. Offertorio / IV. Sanctus / V. Agnus Dei

LP 2 / Side 4: VI. Lux Aeterna / VII. Libera Me

CONDITION DETAILS:

- Vinyl (Both LPs): NM (Near Mint) – Exceptional audiophile condition. The heavy 180g virgin vinyl discs retain 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 opera enthusiasts, Verdi collectors, 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. Both vinyl discs will be placed in poly inner sleeves and removed from the cardboard jacket during transit to eliminate the risk of edge wear or seam splits. Ships fully insured with tracking worldwide.