CLASSIC RECORDS LSC 2400: BALLET MUSIC test press - B2 - Fistoulari -OOP 1996 SS

$

200

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Background on this eBay item -

VERY LAST ONE!!

This is a super rare, long out of print, audiophile LP TEST PRESSING title made by the famous CLASSIC RECORDS label. As all audiophiles know, Classic Records, alas, is no more. Their products have already become very difficult to find as retailers sell of their inventory and everything they made is all out of print.

We were lucky enough to store a good number of their TEST PRESSINGS on LP format, which we will be listing in our eBay store, so look for more titles under our "Vinyl Records - LP" section, under the "Classic Records" sub-section!

These test pressings are all FACTORY SEALED and come in generic white record jackets (like the second picture with this listing - we provided the first, original picture so that a collector will understand the LP we are referring to with respect to these test pressings), with a loose fitting plastic outer sleeve, in sealed condition. The information contained on the disc is stamped on the front of the record jacket (see details below).

As inventories keep shrinking and titles disappear, the only direction the pricing on these rarities will go is up, so this is your chance to secure one for your record collection -  an investment in music that could better your return on the stock market! Good luck ever seeing a sealed copy again and if you do, it will likely be at a much higher price!! 

Test Pressing Manufacturing date: February 27, 1996

• Classic Records LP Item - audiophile issue, TEST PRESSING
  

• Pressing is in STEREO

• Compilation recording featuring the music of some fine and varied composers (see below), recorded in France and performed by Anatole Fistoulari conducting the Paris Conservatoire - superb sound!
  

• Highly sought after title by audiophiles and music lovers alike - the stereo, original shaded dog is very rare and expensive, especially in near mint shape - in our humble opinion, the Classic Records reissue bests the original in many ways - in many years of collecting we have had a good number of originals. All of them pale in comparison to the reissue, primarily due to condition, noise, dynamics, etc. This is your chance to hear what this LP was supposed to sound like!
  

• The Test Pressing stamped information indicates: Feb 27 1996, LSC 2400, 45, B2 - we can't be sure as the item is sealed, but we believe this stamped information to indicate the date of manufacturing of the test pressing, the record catalog number, the side of the record and stamper number, and that the LP is cut at 45rpm for greatest dynamics - if someone in the audiophile community has more information about this configuration, please email us the details and we will provide an update on this listing.
  

• It would be very interesting to compare the B2 version with the B1 version (which we also have for sale and see how they differ!).

This is a rare, long out of print, factory sealed audiophile LP TEST PRESSING issue of a much sought after recording featuring the music of several celebrated composers -

Verdi

Saint-Saens

Rossini

Moussorgsky

LP Title -

Ballet Music from the Opera

Music on this LP:

Side 1
Verdi - Aida - Act II, Dance of the Moorish Slaves & March Ballet
Saint Saens - Samson and Delilah - Act III, Bacchanale
Side 2
Rossini - William Tell - Act I, Passo a Sei & Act III, Soldiers' Dance
Moussorgsky (orch. by Rimsky-Korsakoff) - Khovantchina - Act IV, Dances of the Persian Slaves

• LP catalog # LSC 2400

Performers on this LP -

Anatole Fistoulari, conductor
Paris Conservatoire Orchestra

CONDITION Details:

So if our definition of the stamped information on the jacket is correct, this test pressing has the music of side 2 of this marvelous LP on it, cut at 45rpm.

The LP jacket is in MINT condition - it is FACTORY SEALED!

The LP is assumed to be in MINT condition - this item is FACTORY SEALED!

A Short Note About LP GRADING -

• Mint = Only used for sealed items.
• Near Mint = Virtually flawless in every way.
• Near Mint Minus = Item has some minor imperfections, some audible.
• Excellent = Item obviously played and enjoyed with some noise.
• Very Good Plus = Many more imperfections which are noticeable and obtrusive.

For best results, always properly clean your LPs before playing them.

The LP is an audiophile quality pressing (any collector of fine MFSL, half speeds, direct to discs, Japanese/UK pressings etc., can attest to the difference a quality pressing can make to an audio system).

Don't let this rarity slip by!!!