NM- WESTMINSTER WL 5149 VIENNA KONZERTHAUS SQ BEETHOVEN STRING QUARTET OP.74 US-1952 **RARE**
** EARLY PRESSING STAMPERS 1R/1AR **
Rare 1952 Westminster LP  / Red & Silver Label / Mono / ED1 US Press  
Beethoven: String Quartet in E flat major, Op.74 Ensemble - Vienna Quartet / Vienna Konzerthaus   Cello – Franz Kwarda Viola – Erich Weiss Violin – Anton Kamper, Karl Titze
Cover Art – Roy E. LaGrone. Program Notes - Irving Kolodin.

Record Grading:   Sides 1 and 2:  NM- record is in beautiful condition. The LP still shows very high gloss.  This album was seldom, if ever, played by original owner.  The LP played flat & quiet during all of the sections that I checked. 
Jacket Grading:    NM- Fantastic condition for this 1952 LP!  Color is deep/rich with no signs of fading or aging.  Seams are sturdy/strong and straight.  No tape, tears, or writing.  The only blemish that I have noted is tiny bit of wear/fraying on the top right and bottom right corners (album "mouth"). This is minor but still worth calling out. See pics that I've provided. I'm a strict grader, especially with jackets, but this one certainly earns top marks  
Overall Grading:   NM- Fantastic record (and RARE!) in beautiful condition. Very low play count by original owner (possibly zero).  It's one of my favorite performances/recordings of Op. 74.  This LP was well-cared for and stored properly.  These 1950s era Westminster albums are some of my favorites, particularly the Konzerthaus releases .  Please review the numerous hi-res, close up photos that I've provided.  This is a copy that you'll never have to upgrade.  Note that vinyl will ship in anti-static, acid free MoFi poly sleeve.    

 

 

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