Vienna Konzerthaus Qt: Schubert Quintet D. 956 - Westminster Japan, superb copy

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redgarnett Store ITEM DESCRIPTION:

This beautiful LP – a fine collector's copy – from Westminster Japan (WL 50-33, Japanese pressing, original green/silver label, mono – no stereo edition exists, full-size Japanese language insert included) features a lovely re-issue of Vienna Konzerthaus Quartet and cellist Gunther Weiss’ dramatic, searching, and tonally beautiful account of Schubert's great String Quintet in C Major D. 956 (Op. 163), recorded in Vienna circa 1950.

The Vienna Konzerthaus Quartet was comprised of 1st violinist Anton Kamper, 2nd violinist Karl M. Titze, violist Erich Weiss, and cellist Franz Kwarda.

Those not familiar with Japanese pressing would do well to investigate them. They often offer original artwork or, as is the case here, a perfect reproduction of the original jacket. The quality of the vinyl pressing itself is worthy of audiophile standards. Though this may not be the original Westminster LP, it undisputably delivers much smoother, and truer, sound.

Incidentally, the original liner notes by Peter Hugh Reed are reprinted on the reverse side of the jacket. The striking cover art was executed by Jules Halfant.

CONDITION:

The gradations of condition I use are as follows: MINT, Near-Mint, Excellent, Very Good, Good, Fair, Poor.

The condition of the jacket is EXCELLENT. There is a minor bend/crease to the lower-right corner, as well as minor bumping at the other corners, but that is all. There are no seamsplits, bends, owners’ markings, or other defects, and the album remains solid, bright, glossy, and highly attractive attractive – an excellent collector’s copy.

The condition of the LP itself is near-MINT and the playback is outstanding – a truly fine collector's copy.

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