Reiner - Also Sprach Zarathustra sealed Classic Records 2 LP Clarity test press

$

250

Offered for sale is a still sealed 2 LP Clarity vinyl single-sided test pressing of the 200 gram 33 1/3 RPM release of Also Sprach Zarathustra, performed by Fritz Reiner and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, pressed by Classic Records.

This title was never released commercially on the clear Clarity vinyl; all stock copies were black.  This copy is #5 of 20 boxed test pressings of this title.

Had the album been released commercially, it would have been released as a single two-sided LP; this set of two single-sided discs was created only for test purposes.

About this copy: This copy of Also Sprach Zarathustra is a test pressing, manufactured by Classic Records in 2010 as a test for a planned release on Clarity vinyl that never happened due to the company's bankruptcy.

The album was originally released in 1960 on the RCA label.

The album had been previously commercially released by Classic Records as a 180 and 200 gram pressings at 33 1/3 RPM, and as 180 and 200 gram pressings at 45 RPM, with all pressed on regular black vinyl or the black Quiex vinyl.

This test pressing was pressed on the clear "Clarity" vinyl that Classic was just beginning to use for all of their titles shortly before they went out of business in 2010.

The two discs in this set play at 33 1/3 RPM, but are single-sided.

This set is packaged in a box, with a sticker that says, "Classic Records 5 of 20 Limited Edition."

The box is still sealed and has two Classic Records hologram stickers on the box.  There is a sticker on the spine that says, "Classic Records LSC 1806 Clarity A1,B1 (1st Lacquer.)"

The wrap is fully intact with no rips, tears or holes.  The records are presumably new and unplayed.

A beautiful copy of a very rare and highly sought-after classical title.  Great recording, too!
Terms: Orders will ship within one business day

Records will removed from the covers for shipping.  For sealed albums, the album will be secured to prevent cover splits during shipping.

Albums will be packed and shipped in new mailers and in a plastic outer sleeve.

Sealed albums may not be returned once opened.