VERY RARE Martha Argerich 1st recital DGG Red Stereo Alle Herstelle LP VGtoEX/VG

	£		77
	$		102

SLPM 138672. Very rare LP, in decent playing condition, the hard to find Martha Argerich first recital LP, first German pressing with Red Stereo sleeve.  Vinyl looks and plays VG (a scratch sounds on side 2 for a few minutes) but it plays much better in many places, sleeve VG. Please read notes below for details. Normally I would not offer an LP in this condition but this is very rare.  Space filler?

I am selling a number of classic or rare 60s 70s and 80s albums in many genres, early pressings mostly, listing several more every day for the next few weeks, and happy to stockpile to economise on postage.  For international buyers who buy more than one LP, I will try to find the most economical and safe postage service - please ask if you need any infomation in advance about specific postage options.

Martha Argerich first DGG Piano recital LP, Alle Herstelle Red Stereo edition,  See photos for details of the pieces by Chopin, Brahms, Liszt, Ravel and Prokofiev.
170g vinyl looks VG, very glossy and flat, with quite a few fine hairlines that do not affect play, and one thin scratch (feelable) on side 2 that does sound (no jumps, see below for details of playback)
Labels:  Alle Herstelle labels, "Deleted" stamp on side 1, not many spindle trails visible
Fully play-tested on Linn LP12 system. Overalll the sound quality and piano tone is superb, no wear or distortion, no jumps or very loud defects, great recording qulaity and performances.

• Side 1 plays overall VG+ to EX with a little surface noise at start of side which soon gets quieter, and a few small patches of "static" tickiness, quiet and well behind the music.  Four clicks at end of band 2 from a tiny mark.  Most of the side is EX and overall very enjoyable. 
• Side 2 is VG overall - some light background "static" crackle, most obvious at the start which gets much quieter as the side progresses, and a few light brief ticky passages later on, all behind the music. Towards the end of the side surfaces are very quiet, but the scratch across the end of band 3 and start of band 4 does give moderately loud clicks for about two and a half minutes,    

Unlaminated earliest issue sleeve is VG.  All intact, no splits, no tears, and no stains.  There are some corner creases and scuffs to the front, but no loss of the printed surface. Spine is a bit worn, and faint "Deleted" stamp on back. Dated 11/61 bottom right corner.
Original poly-lined printed DGG inner sleeve VG+
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These LPs are all from my personal collection, which has grown much too large, and so I am thinning down, as I won't be able to listen to all of them in one lifetime.  

The description will state if the LPs have been fully auditioned (for rarer material, or when the visual grading is unclear), spot-auditioned, or if not otherwise stated, just visually graded.

For listening tests, stereo LPs are played either on LP12/Ekos/Dynavector10XS while monos are tested on Thorens TD160/SME 3009/Denon DL102,  Visual grading is under magnification and spotlight.

In my experience, most used LPs will benefit from professional cleaning which reduces background surface noise and often removes many of the pops and clicks, especially when these are due to debris, grease etc on the surface.

 

GRADING  (obviously slightly subjective and often dependent on original pressing and vinyl quality) - see description of each LP for more detail. 

Mint  Only used for sealed and unopened records (which may of course have pressing defects which are not visible until unsealed).

NM     Visually perfect, no scuffs or other marks, and plays without any problems, and barely audible surface noise (depending on date and pressing).  No spindle trails on label. Jacket (sleeve) or box will be almost perfect.

EX+    The occasional extremely light mark, fingernail scuffs etc that should not make any difference to the sound, possibly a few spindle trails on the label. Playback should be similar to NM.  Jacket or box may have very minor defects such as slight creases, or ring-wear but these will be not very noticeable

EX     Only one or two very minor marks that might give the occasional low level pop or click but no serious scuffs or scratches and the record should play without any distortion or serious problems. Surface noise may be slightly more apparent than NM but still not at all distracting.  Jacket or box may have some minor defects, slight distortions or edge knocks, small amount of discolouration or slight laminate peel etc.

 VG+    Minor surface marks that will give occasional background noise or a few repeating click and pops for a short period, or more noticeable surface noise, but on the whole the record should play without serious problems, and will still be enjoyable to listen to.  Sleeve or box may have noticeable defects (laminate peel or loss, small edge splits or repaired tears, staining or discoloration, slight sticker damage etc), but no major tears, losses, or bends.

VG:   There are marks that will cause some deterioration in the sound, such as repeating clicks from shallow scratches, or higher levels of background noise but this will not be serious enough to cause a major distraction to the listener.  Very slight inner groove or "side-end" distortion may be present on loud passages. Sleeve or box might have splits (repaired or otherwise), pronounced ring-wear, tears, sticker damage, writing,or noticeable creases or bends. 

Only very rare records will be offered for sale in less than VG condition; the description will give details of all the defects in such cases.

  

Postal charges:                      

For the UK I use Royal Mail 48 which costs £3.55 up to 2kg or usually 6 LPs  (I don't charge extra fror packaging)

For EU UPS a package costs £12 up to 2kg (for a single LP Royal Mail is cheaper at £10)

For rest of the world (using Royal Mail international Trcaked) one LP is usually about £15-£19 depending on country and  adding extra LPs does not add. much to the cost (up to 2kg), Please ask for more details if you need a specific quote. 

If you pay more than the actual postage cost I will refund the difference.

 ·         Larger quantities, please ask for a quote. 

 ·         Boxed sets - the box generally adds the weight of one extra LP.  Please remember that earlier pressings will usually weigh more than later ones (some early mono LPs are more than 200g).

 ·         For all packages insurance is required and I can provide a quote for higher value packages (over £50).  I will always retain proof of postage.

 ·         LPs will be well packed, with extra stiffeners, and with the LP removed from the outer sleeve to prevent seam splits.  High value items will be double-boxed.

 ·         Honest mistakes in grading can occur occasionally, so if the LP is not as described, please contact me within 14 days to arrange return and refund (buyer pays return postage)