Holst Planets MFSL Solti London Phil. Japanese Pressing

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This auction is for the album Solti The Planets. Composed by Gustav Holst. Conducted by Sir Georg Solti. Original Master Recording LP produced by Mobile Fidelity Sound Labs. Half-speed Mastered from the original master tapes recorded in 1978 by London Records.  Stereo Recording.  MFSL 1-510. First Japanese Pressing.

The Planets, Op. 32[1] is a seven-movement, orchestral suite by the British composer Gustav Holst, written between 1914 and 1916.The first complete public performance took place in London on 15 November 1920, with the London Symphony Orchestra conducted by Albert Coates.

The suite has seven movements, each of them named after a planet and its corresponding Roman deity.

1. Mars, the Bringer of War
2. Venus, the Bringer of Peace
3. Mercury, the Winged Messenger
4. Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity
5. Saturn, the Bringer of Old Age
6. Uranus, the Magician
7. Neptune, the Mystic

This pressing was made in Japan, using a half-speed mastering process and specially plated stampers, on heavy, thick premium virgin vinyl. With this mint audiophile edition, you will hear all of the detail in the strings, the expansive ambiance of the hall, and all of the incredibly tight bass response and dynamics available only with Mobile Fidelity Sound Labs Original Master Recordings.  This album is a must for every serious classical music listener, every serious audiophile, and anyone who just wants to hear just how good vinyl can sound. 

You've heard about this recording, and now is your opportunity to own it.

On a good stereo system this album will sound very impressive, and on a system with deep, tight bass, it will sound amazing! Indeed, this album is a must-have reference and demonstration disk for anyone desiring the ultimate in orchestral music.

Condition:

I am the original owner, and I am a recovering audiophile. I have always taken fastidious care of my records.  This album is from my personal collection.  This record has been played seldomly, maybe a few times, if that many, always using a properly-adjusted tonearm and cartridge, and only after dry cleaning carefully with a carbon-fiber brush. Please bid with confidence, knowing that you are going to own a truly rare item in exceptionally good condition, sounding just as good as a sealed copy, but at a much lower price. NO RESERVE. 

Vinyl: Mint/NM/M-  No visible defects whatsoever. A couple of very minor spindle marks.
Cover:  Glossy Cover. VG/+.  Minor, typical edge and corner wear, one banged corner.  Some ring wear.
Inner Sleeve:  Mint Original Master Sleeve; Static-free plastic/rice paper inner sleeve.
Inside Protective Cardboard Sleeve:  Mint original cardboard inner sleeve, with lots of old 1980's MFSL advertising on it. :)


Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab uses an album’s master tape(s) combined with a unique procedure known as "half-speed" mastering, which literally slows down the cutting system involved in mastering the vinyl so that musical information can be transferred from the source tape to the lacquer with greater precision. This advanced mastering technique adds substantial refinements in the vinyl compound itself and improves methods of plating the lacquer. The result is a significant improvement in overall performance from the vinyl medium." The vinyl records are pressed on "High Definition Super Vinyl" by the Victor Company of Japan and are then packaged in "Special Static Free Dust Free" inner sleeves with the finest heavy-duty protective packaging.

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