RAVEL PIANO CONCERTOS SAX 2394 EX+/EX- RARE UK RED COLUMBIA VINYL LP

	£		120
	$		159

Ravel* / Samson Francois* / André Cluytens ?– Piano Concertos
Label:Columbia ?– SAX 2394
Format:Vinyl, LP, Stereo

Country:UK
Released:   Genre:Classical
Style:Impressionist, Modern

All records are graded to the Record Collector Guidelines, with extra information added as required when play tested. Also all photos above are of the exact record you will receive if successful.

This record is in excellent+ condition. It has just one or two light spindle marks visible on the labels and overall they are really clean. There are no pen marks, scuffs or fading anywhere and the centres are not loose or worn. Overall the labels are in superb condition and have nothing at all major to report.

As for the vinyl itself, both sides are free from anything remotely serious and have very little to anything visible in normal light. There is a few extremely minor wispy lines and some minor superficial streaks visible under bright light but again nothing serious or sinister. The record has no nasty scuffs, serious marks or blemishes and has a lovely vivid gloss. 

I play tested the record and it plays really well. It lays flat and there is next to no movement in the record arm. The audio produced on my system is excellent. Its crisp, defined and very clear with only a minor trace of surface noise audible in the silent sections and in the really quiet passages. I play test at high volume on a nice system with a SME 3009 tonearm and Ortofon cartridge. It is quite revealing and came across no issues during the play test such as skips, sticks, disruptive clicks or pops. Really the only interference is a very small amount of surface noise in the run in and really quiet parts. Any part of the music with any volume to it has nothing audible and is sharp, dynamic and sounds superb. So overall the play test was a thoroughly enjoyable listen with only the most minor amount of interference to report and no major issues.

The sleeve is in excellent- condition. It has only a touch of wear to the edges and corners and the writing along the spine is all clearly legible. There are no splits and very little actual wear to report to the edges with them all solid and the sleeve strong all round. There are no tears or scuffs anywhere but there is pen marks/stamps on the rear in the top right corner(pics). There is also some age related grubbiness to the rear. This is not drastic but the white areas have browned somewhat. There is also some very slight creasing and very mild ring mark showing on the laminated front. This is again minor and overall the sleeve is strong all round with just light age related wear and the pen marks as its main issues. Please study the pictures provided as I have tried my best to explain its condition but you can hopefully gain more information from viewing these.

It includes a plain white poly-lined inner which is in very good+ condition. This has no splits, tears or pen marks but slight creasing and age related discolouring and grubbiness. I will include this sleeve but will send the record in a plain, clean replacement to ensure there is no age related grubbiness or issues transferred to the record.

The record will be packaged in cardboard stiffeners and bubble wrapped thoroughly when dispatched. It will also be sent in a brand new protective plastic sleeve, and within 24hrs of receiving payment to ensure swift delivery.

I hope my photos are comprehensive enough but if you have any questions then don't hesitate to contact me. Also please check my Ebay feedback for a positive history of record grading, A1 communication and quick delivery times.

All offers are considered and are more than welcome.

Many thanks for looking.