WAGNER "The Ring Cycle" PHILIPS BOX SET - 16x LPs MINT/SEALED - Boulez, Chereau

Artist: Richard Wagner

Title: Der Ring Des Nibelungen / La Tetralogie

Label: Philips

Record Condition: MINT SEALED (records are unplayed)

Box Condition: There are 4 sealed box sets in mint condition contained in a larger cardboard box which is in VG+ condition - light wear on surfaces and small tears near the handle - see photos for details

Catalog No.: Philips 6769 074

This superb box set from Philips contains 4 digitally recorded box sets - each with between 3 and 5 LPs, for a total of 16 LPs that make up the complete Ring Cycle. Although our outer box shows signs of wear, the 4 box sets within are mint and SEALED! Contains 16 LPs, 4 Librettos and a Deluxe160-page hardback book. Made in Holland, 1981

Please note that due to the weight of the item (14 lbs), the shipping cost will be $12 USD domestically via USPS Media Mail, and will have to be sent via Priority Mail International for orders abroad. Please wait to pay for the item until you have received an adjusted invoice from us.

Condition Notes: there are small breaches in the seal (at the corner) of the Seigfried box set and the Das Rheingold box set - see photos for details. Book is in NM shape with only light wear around the edges of the cover. Outer cardboard box shows wear on handle, and the top part of the box has been reinforced with tape - see photos.

RICHARD WAGNER - THE RING CYCLE
PIERRE BOULEZ - CONDUCTOR
DONALD McINTYRE
PETER HOFMANN
JEANNINE ALYMEYER
GWYNETH JONES
MANFERED JUNG
THE CHOIR AND ORCHESTRA OF THE BAYREUTH FESTIVAL

DAS RHEINGOLD (3-LP)
DIE WALKURE (4-LP)
SIEGFRIED (4-LP)
GOTTERDAMMERUNG (5-LP)

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GRADING
(most records are not play-graded, but if so indicated above, have been graded by a sampling of the beginning of both sides of the record)

Still Sealed/New: Never opened...still in original shrinkwrap and brand new....any tears in the shrinkwrap will be noted in description.

 
NM : Played once or twice, no flaws, but a remote ever-so-slight amount of that shiny luster may be gone.  Jacket will be virtually flawless, slightest signs of wear, maybe one bumped corner, or a hint of edge wear.  Shrinkwrap, if still on, may have some stickers on it or minor tearing.

 
VG++: (eBay equivalent: EX) Record may have some marks (very, very light scratching or some light sleeve scuffing) that may sound briefly in a quieter passage.   The jacket may have the very lightest signs of ring wear, some light corner or edge wear, maybe an old price sticker or two, that should peel off with the proper guidance.

 
VG+: Record will have some light marks (light scratches and light sleeve scuffs), and it might make an occasional pop or crackle in parts, but will not even come close to overwhelming the listening experience.  Still a very desirable grade.. As for the jacket, it will start to show more signs of wear than a VG++ jacket, the ring wear may be slightly  more evident, the edge wear or corner wear may be more defined as well.

 
VG: Record may have several scratches and scuffs, though aside from some popping and crackling, will still be an enjoyable listen. No skips here. The jacket will have far more wear than the previous grades, such as:  edge wear to the point of some seam splitting(the kind that can be repaired with tape or other means), ring wear(not terrible, but still distracting from the image), edge and corner wear, minor writing or a few stickers, or other similar defects.

 
VG- : Not terrible, usually represents 1 or 2 "ugly" marks or scratches, might be a little sketchy in a few spots, other than that would fair as a VG record.  The jacket will show significant wear - ring wear, seam splits(still should be able to be taped up for repair), some writing and/or stickers, edge and corner wear, or other similar defects.

 
Good/Fair/Poor: Filler only, not recommended for listening.

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