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RCA LSC-2293 & LSC-2490..Piatigorsky Cello albums..Shaded Dog Demo 1S LPs
RCA LSC-2293 and 2490...both are shaded dog label with stamper numbers 1S 3S and 1S 1S
Both have the RCA "Demonstration" stamp on the back cover, although on LSC-2293 it is mostly covered by an old record store sticker.
I recently listened to both albums all the way through. They have some issues but are still listenable with no skips:
LSC-2293...side 1 plays mostly VG+ with random minor surface noise sometimes audible, but no serious flaws. Side 2 has an scratch near the start that's softly audible for the first couple minutes, then plays VG to VG+ for the rest of the side.
LSC-2490...side 1 plays VG to VG+ except a small scratch near the end is audible for about 12 rotations. The first half of side 2 has a few audible scratches, but the second half plays a much better VG+
The covers grade in the VG+ range, with 2293 in better condition than 2490. No seam splits. Both have their original RCA inner sleeves.
I will package in a new cardboard record mailer and ship promptly...thanks for your interest!
