EX+ WESTMINSTER WL 5191 MOZART TRIO K563 POUGNET RIDDLE PINI ORIG US-53 "1A/1B"
Westminster / Early Red & Silver Label / Otto Rado Cover Art / Early Stampers
Mozart: Divertimento in E Flat Major for String Trio, K. 563
   Jean Pougnet, violin    Frederick Riddle, viola    Anthony Pini, cello
Cover Art: Otto Rado  
This vinyl comes from the estate of a deceased audio/recording engineer who was very meticulous with his recording collection and playback equipment.   
Record Grading : Side 1: EX+ vinyl is in great condition and still shows gloss. It had seldom (if ever) been listened to prior to my quality checks.  The record played flat & quiet throughout.  It is extremely clean on both sides. Early Pressing Stampers 1C/1C.  Original inner sleeve (rice paper) will be included, but LP has been transferred to MoFi anti-static poly liner in which it will ship.   
Jacket Grading:
VG+ I am a very strict grader, especially with jackets, and I always try to err on conservative side so that buyer will be pleasantly surprised. Jacket is in extremely good condition. No rips. No tape. No split seams.  Colors are still rich and match original hues. Text on the back is crisp. I marked this down due only to some spots along edges where laminate is showing first signs of aging. This is cosmetic only and does not affect integrity of seams which are all strong and fully intact.  Original owner's stencil 'IRDC' is neatly stamped on back of jacket, top left corner.  Abbreviation "AES" is printed in what may be a wax crayon near top right center.  On the very bottom right corner of back cover, someone hand-wrote "23-93" in very small ball point pen.       
Overall:
EX+ This is a wonderful and relatively rare record. Extremely unusual to find one that has so seldom been played. Also, I truly love Pougnet's performance on this LP.  I've attached 10 high-resolution photos to assist you with bidding decisions.  

 

 

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5.  Refunds will NOT be given for defects inherent to the pressing methods of the era in which the record was produced. For example, smaller, "budget" labels from the early 1950s usually have some surface noise during quiet passages.  Full refunds WILL be issued if, during the inspection process, I missed scratches or damage that can be seen and felt. 
6.   Instead of making assumptions regarding your preferred record cleaning methods, I will allow you to wash albums purchased from me in your own home and with your own equipment.  This has always been my personal preference, as I have bought records in the past which arrived damaged by harsh chemicals and/or contaminated cloths.  
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