Tchaikovsky 1812, Telarc Digital 10041, Erich Kunzel, NM, Original Owner

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Erich Kunzel, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra – Tchaikovsky 1812, Capriccio Italien Op. 49, Telarc Digital 10041

Telarc Digital Stereo recording featuring real cannons and accompanying massive grooves. A real test of your turntable and sound system!

Telarc's Tchaikovsky: "1812" Overture is a landmark in American classical music recordings – if it was not the first digitally recorded classical album in American history, it would place in perhaps the first five such albums. It was originally issued on LP, and the grooves on the record were so violently waggy and far apart that it was as much fun to look at the grooves spin around on the vinyl as it was to listen to it. When Kunzel takes on the "1812," it always sounds fresh and new, as though it was his first time through it, except that it is assured and polished. Tchaikovsky: "1812" Overture effectively put Telarc on the map, and it's damn right that it should have – it's a boisterous, exciting, fun, and a still somehow artistically transparent performance, right down to the final digital cannon shot. The Capriccio Italien is a common disc mate for the "1812." This really should be the first choice for people who want to add the "1812" to their collection; just make sure you keep an eye glued to your speakers so when those digital cannons go "BOOM" your audio equipment doesn't become "cannon fodder." You've been warned.

Since the late 1970s, TELARC INTERNATIONAL has been the creative home to some of the most prestigious entities in the annals of classical music, featuring great performances by world-class musicians and orchestras.

The TELARC brand is renowned for its technical innovations and audio excellence.

Telarc International Corporation is an independent record label founded by two classically trained musicians and former teachers. Based in Cleveland, Ohio, the label has had a long association with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and the Cleveland Orchestra, as well as with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. Though it started as a classical-only label, Telarc has released jazz, blues and country music recordings.

Tracks:

"1812" Overture, Op 49, 15:34

Capriccio Italien, Op. 45, 15:20

Cossack Dance From Mazeppa, 4:17

Original owner. Very clean sound.

Cover NM.

Sleeve VG+, with one side split. Archival sleeve.

Record NM.

This record has been stored in archival plastic sleeve to protect the cover and has been been carefully played on a quality turntable.

Please see the photos for condition. Photos are of the actual item.

Your purchase will be mailed in sturdy, well-protected box. To avoid shipping damage to the original paper sleeve, I place the disc in a separate protective sleeve before mailing. Each record will include the archival plastic sleeve I used to protect the cover.

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Goldmine Magazine Rating System

Mint (M)

Absolutely perfect in every way. Certainly never been played, possibly even still sealed.

Near Mint (NM)

A nearly perfect record. No obvious signs of wear. A record sleeve should have no more than the most minor defects, such as almost invisible ring wear or other signs of slight handling. An LP cover should have no creases, folds, seam splits or other noticeable similar defects. No cut-out holes, either. And of course, the same should be true of any other inserts, such as posters, lyric sleeves and the like. Basically, an LP in near mint condition looks as if you just got it home from a new record store and removed the shrink wrap.

Very Good Plus (VG+)

A Very Good Plus record will show some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. Record surfaces may show some signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches that don't affect one's listening experiences. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are "OK". The label may have some ring wear or discoloration, but it should be barely noticeable. The center hole will not have been misshapen by repeated play. Picture sleeves and LP inner sleeves will have some slight wear, lightly turned up corners, or a slight seam split. An LP cover may have slight signs of wear also and may be marred by a cut-out hole, indentation or corner indicating it was taken out of print and sold at a discount. All but the most mint-crazy collectors will find a Very Good Plus record highly acceptable.

Very Good (VG)

Many of the defects found in a VG+ record will be more pronounced in a VG disc. Surface noise will be evident upon playing, especially in soft passages and during a song's intro and fade, but will not overpower the music otherwise. Groove wear will start to be noticeable, as with light scratches (deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that will affect the sound.

Labels may be marred by writing, or have tape or stickers (or their residue) attached. The same will be true of picture sleeves or LP covers. However, it will not have all of these problems at the same time, only two or three of them.

Good (G), Good Plus (G+)

A record in Good or Good Plus condition can be put onto a turntable and will play through without skipping. But it will have significant surface noise and scratches and visible groove wear (on a styrene record, the groove will be starting to turn white). A cover or sleeve will have seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear or other defects will start to overwhelm the object. If it's something you have been seeking for years, and the price is right, get it...but keep looking to upgrade.

Poor (P), Fair (F)

The record is cracked, badly warped, and won't play through without skipping or repeating. The picture sleeve is water damaged, split on all three seams and heavily marred by wear and writing. The LP cover barely keeps the LP inside it. Inner sleeves are fully seam split, crinkled, and written upon.