Klemperer: Mahler: Symphony No. 2 (B&S Columbia SAX 2473/4 UK 2 x LP) EX Audio

	£		498
	$		660

   

Otto Klemperer/ The Philharmonia Orchestra & Chorus

Mahler: Symphony No. 2 

(Columbia UK Stereo 2 x LP 1963)

 

This is a UK original 2 x LP Stereo set (LP 1 and LP 2). In very nice overall condition. Playback is Excellent & better overall too. This double LP set is extremely hard to find in the UK. This is an very decent copy too. I have listed each LP individually below:


1.Mahler: Symphony No.2 (LP 1) (Columbia SAX 2473 UK Stereo LP 1963)

This is an original UK Stereo pressing. It has a heavyweight front laminated flipback sleeve which has a large sized "Stereo" on the front. It comes with its original generic polythene-lined generic "EMI" company inner sleeve. The record is pressed on thick vinyl & has turquoise blue & silver "Columbia" labels. It has 1st press YAX 903-1 and YAX 904-9 matrix numbers. It also comes complete with an original "Columbia/ EMI" insert. This advertises other Classical LP's available to buy in the UK at the time.These inserts are extremely scarce nowadays.

Sleeve: There is some mild or very mild rubbing wear to the corner tips. There is light, mild or very mild rubbing wear on the sleeve opening edges on some areas. This is not that noticeable. There is some very mild fading to the "white" of the rear sleeve. There is some minor foxing on a few areas on the rear sleeve too. This hardly notices. The spine is in great overall condition. There is some light, very mild or very minor ringwear on the front sleeve on some areas. This is not that noticeable. Overall, Very Good+ condition.

Vinyl: There are a very few light or very minor sleeve rubs which can barely be seen under a strong light. The inner sleeve, over time, has left some light, very mild or very minor dull surface marks on some areas. These, again, can hardly be seen under a strong light. EXCELLENT condition.  The labels are in Near Mint condition and show next to no spindle wear. The company inner sleeve is in Very Good+ condition. There is some light, mild or very mild ringwear, fading & creasing. There are no seam splits. The "Columbia/ EMI" insert is in Excellent+ condition. It shows minimal wear.

I have play tested this LP in its entirety & it plays Excellent to Excellent+ overall. There is some light, very mild or very minor crackle in a few places.


2. .Mahler: Symphony No.2 (LP 2) (Columbia SAX 2474 UK Stereo LP 1963)

This is an original UK Stereo pressing. It has a heavyweight front laminated flipback sleeve which has a large sized "Stereo" on the front. It comes with its original generic polythene-lined generic "EMI" company inner sleeve. The record is pressed on thick vinyl & has turquoise blue & silver "Columbia" labels. It has 1st press YAX 905-2 and YAX 906-2 matrix numbers.

Sleeve: There is some mild or very mild rubbing wear to the corner tips. There is light, mild or very mild rubbing wear on the sleeve opening edges on some areas. This is not that noticeable. There is some very mild fading to the "white" of the rear sleeve. The spine is in great overall condition. There is some light, mild or very mild ringwear on the front sleeve on some areas. This is not that noticeable. Overall, Very Good+ condition.

Vinyl: There are some light, very mild or very minor sleeve rubs which can hardly be seen under a strong light. The inner sleeve, over time, has left some light, mild or very mild dull surface marks on some areas. These, again, can hardly be seen under a strong light. NEAR EXCELLENT condition.  The labels are in Near Mint condition and show next to no spindle wear. The company inner sleeve is in Very Good condition. There is some light, mild or very mild ringwear & creasing. There is more moderate fading. There are no seam splits.

I have play tested this LP in its entirety & it plays Excellent to Excellent+ overall, & Near Perfect to Perfect in some places. There is some light, very mild or very minor crackle in a very few places. There are a couple of mild clicks halfway through Side 4. This is caused by some minor dirt in the grooves.


Traceable insurance is already included in the stated P&P price for this listing.

We offer worldwide postage. Discount is given on P&P for multiple purchases. I shall always weigh combined purchases to get a completely accurate price.  So please wait for the invoice to be sent before paying.Discount is given on P&P for multiple purchases. I shall always weigh combined purchases to get a completely accurate price.  So please wait for the invoice to be sent before paying. Please see below for a more detailed description.

    >>  Grading Information All grading is very strict & adheres to 'Record Collector' specifications. However, I have fine tuned them & they are explained below. All vinyl is examined closely under a strong light & play tested.

MINT Condition = As good as a copy you would buy from a shop, immaculate!

NEAR MINT Condition = Very nearly mint just slightly under, maybe a couple of very, very light paper sleeve scuffs that can only be seen under strong light. SOME WOULD CLASS THIS AS MINT. This disc has been played a couple of times at most. Cover is virtually perfect - very minimal wear only.

EX Condition = A clean & tidy copy that shows virtually no defects. Maybe one or two light needle scuffs or light sleeve removal marks that can only be seen under strong light. There will be no scratches. Play will be near perfect with no distortion. Cover will be very nice with maybe very minimal creasing, ringwear or edgewear.

NEAR EX Condition = You can tell this record has been played a few times but it has been well cared for. There will be minor surface marks only; that barely detract from the sound quality. Cover may have slight creasing or ringwear. A very serviceable copy that you will be pleased with.

VG Condition = A well played but serviceable copy. There will be a few marks on the vinyl, but they won't be nasty scratches, just relatively light needle scuffs and sleeve removal marks, they will be noticeable but won't detract from play too much. Cover will show signs of storage/ ageing, e.g., creasing, slight folding, spinewear, ringwear or sticker tears. The record will not be trashed!!
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