Sold Date: July 18, 2015
Start Date: July 14, 2015
Final Price: $20.00 (USD)
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EMI SLS 5177 (2 LP Set), Shostakovich No. 6 &11, Paavo Berglund, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra -This analogue recording has been highly praised for its natural and musical sound.  It was featured in HP's “Golden Baker’s Dozen” in the TAS Super Disk List for many years, and the sound is dazzling with incredible hall ambiance, imaging and powerful and dynamic bass.  This copy is the Direct European Import, made in England, and is virtually perfect – I purchased it myself, new, 25 years ago and have played it only twice – once when I bought it, and once tonight.  The vinyl surfaces are clean, glossy, and exceptionally quiet with NO pops, clicks, tics, or skips - it is dead quiet, with NO marks whatsoever. The vinyl looks and plays MINT (M).  The labels also look new.  The jacket is reflecting silver and shows scratches very easily (see photos).  However, this copy shows only very minor shelf wear after 25 years, - I will grade it NM.  In summary, this is a virtually perfect copy of this wonderful audiophile analogue recording. Feel free to return for a full refund if not completely satisfied. Shipping is free anywhere in the continental US. Outside of the US, buyer pays shipping through eBay's Global Shipping Program.