CLASSIC RECORDS LP LSC-2342: SIBELIUS - Symphony No. 2 - MONTEUX - 180g SEALED

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Start Date: February 10, 2017
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Background -

As some audiophiles are keenly aware, Classic Record LP titles that were issued on 180 gram vinyl (or of less weight), sounded much better than the later 200 gram versions of the same title. Apparently this has to do with the vinyl presses that were used to make the LPs when they switched over to 200 gram vinyl. These machines were never set up to handle the extra thick, 200 gram slabs of vinyl. And to simply flip from 180 to 200 proved very problematic. The vinyl was noisy. There were pressing flaws. All in all, an inferior product when compared to the slightly less heavy, but much better sounding 180 gram vinyl. Classic Records came out with all kinds of variants for their 200 gram pressings - remember all that? If you lived through that period, you likely were wondering why there were so many versions of the same music being made by the same company in slightly different vinyl concoctions! It was simply that the 200 gram versions were inferior to the earlier pressings made on 180 gram vinyl. This is the reason why the 180 gram versions not only cost much more to acquire now, but they did, in fact, sound much better. As a collector, you will probably want to try a few versions yourself to see if audiophiles were simply imagining what they were hearing - this is your chance to acquire one such title. This LP is on 180 gram vinyl. It is one of the first pressings made of this title and best of all, it's factory sealed! Don't wait too long to get these LPs as supplies are disappearing. When they are gone, they are gone forever and we all know what that means insofar as (increasing) prices are concerned.

Pierre Monteux conducts the London Symphony Orchestra performing Sibelius's Symphony No. 2 in D, Op. 43.

CLASSIC RECORDS LP item - this item is FACTORY SEALED
Record Made in the USA Pressing is in STEREO Record Speed: 33 1/3 rpm Earliest version of this audiophile reissue on 180-gram virgin vinyl - long out of print Record Made in: circa 1990's Record Catalog Number: LSC 2342 Featured on this item: SIBELIUS
Music on this LP Title: Symphony No. 2 in D, Op. 43
Performed By -
Pierre Monteux, conductor London Symphony Orchestra CONDITION Details: LP JACKET:
The LP jacket is in Mint condition - this item is FACTORY SEALED. The jacket has NO seam splits - it is completely intact.
The jacket has NO drill holes or saw marks of any kind.
The outer plastic cellophane (bag) wrap is perfect. The perforated seam is completely intact. There is NO hand writing on the front or back of the jacket. The cover has clean and sharp colors - see pictures with this listing for more detail.  The LP (vinyl) itself:
The LP is assumed to be in MINT condition as this item is FACTORY SEALED! This is the mint copy you have always wanted in your collection - any super picky audiophile would be happy with this one! A Short Note About LP GRADING - Mint {M} = Only used for sealed items. Near Mint {NM} = Virtually flawless in every way. Near Mint Minus {NM-} = Item has some minor imperfections, some audible. Excellent {EXC} = Item obviously played and enjoyed with some noise. Very Good Plus {VG+} = Many more imperfections which are noticeable and obtrusive.

For best results, always properly clean your LPs before playing them.

The LP is an audiophile quality pressing (any collector of fine MFSL, half speeds, direct to discs, Japanese/UK pressings etc., can attest to the difference a quality pressing can make to an audio system).

Do not let this rarity slip by!