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Original UK 1959 Stereo Issue on Decca Wide Band Grooved labels , Ed.1 with "Original Recording By" rim text

Three 12" auto-coupled (1,6,2,5,3,4) LP Records, all housed in the original Red Wallet, Complete with 32 page Libretto / booklet, and all in magnificent condition.

True Near Mint, with very slight signs of play, fantastic shine, with clear and dynamic Audio.

The Red Wallet is in Excellent to Near Mint condition.

The Three Decca FSS Poly lined inner sleeves are Excellent to Near Mint.

Label: ‎– SXL 2167-8-9 Format: 3 × , LP, Stereo, Red plastic wallet
Country: Released: Genre: Style: , Tracklist
Aida
A Act 1 - Scene 1. Si: Corre Voce; Se Quel Guerrier Io Fossi! (Celeste Aida); Quale Insolita Gioia; Alta Cagion V'Aduna (Su ! Del Nilo); Ritorna Vincitor !
B1 Act 1 - Scene 2. Possente, Possente Fthà (Nume, Custode E Vindice)
B2 Act 2 - Scene 1 (Part 1) Chi Mai, Fra Gl'Inni E I Plausi
C.a Act 2 - Scene 1 (Concl.) Fu La Sorte Dell' Armi
C.b Scene 2 (Part 1) Gloria All' Egitto (Triumphal Scene - Grand March And Ballet)
D1 Act 2 - Scene 2 (Concl.) Triumphal Scene; Salvator Della Patria
D2 Act 3 (Part 1) O Tu Che Sei D'Osiride; Qui Radamès Verrà! (Oh Patria Mia); Ciel ! Mio Padre !
E1 Act 3 (Concl.) Rivedrai Le Foreste Imbalsamate; Pur Ti Riveggo, Mia Dolce Aida
E2 Act 4 - Scene 1 (Part 1) L'Abborita Rivale A Me Sfuggia; Ah! Tu Dei Vivere!
F.a Act 4 - Scene 1 (Concl.) - Misero Appien Mi Festi; Ohimè! Morir Mi Sento
F.b Scene 2 - La Fatal Pietra (O Terra Addio)
Companies, etc. Recorded At – Mastered At – Copyright (c) – Pressed By – Credits Baritone Vocals [Amonasro, King Of Ethiopia] – Bass Vocals [Ramphis, High Priest Of Egypt] – Bass Vocals [The King Of Egypt] – Chorus – * Chorus Master – * Composed By – Conductor – Engineer [Uncredited] – Libretto By – Liner Notes [Synopsis] – Liner Notes [The Opera] – Liner Notes [Translation And Format Revised By] – Mastered By – Mezzo-soprano Vocals [Amneris, Daughter Of The King Of Egypt] – Orchestra – * Producer [Uncredited] – Soprano Vocals [Aida, An Ethiopian Princess] – Soprano Vocals [Pirestess] – Tenor Vocals [Messenger] – Tenor Vocals [Radames, Captain Of The Egyptian Guard] – Notes First UK version for this cat# with red plastic wallet sleeve.
Later versions came in a regular box.

LABELS:
- Black/silver 'grooved wideband' labels
- "ORIGINAL RECORDING BY" at 11 o'clock
- "Made in England" at bottom
- Decca 'Musical Notes' logo on all sides
- Matrix numbers printed upside-down
- Labelography code: ED1

SLEEVE:
- Red plastic wallet sleeve
- Has two pockets: one on front, covered with transparent plastic where the libretto goes (which also acts as the cover) and a second one where the 3 LPs are slipped in.
- Back of wallet is blank red

LIBRETTO:
- 32 pages (page numbering starts with page 3 which is actually page 5)
- Contains photos of the recording, liner notes and the libretto itself
- Triangular "DECCA STEREOPHONIC" logo in a box on page 1
- "Made in England"
- R.S.4/11/59

CATALOG NUMBERS:
- SXL 2167-8-9 on first page of libretto

OTHER INFORMATION:
- Recorded 2 - 15 September 1959 in the Sofiensaal, Vienna
- Corresponding mono issue has cat# LXT 5539/41
- Side numbers are in auto-coupled order (1,6,2,5,3,4)
- Sub tracks are not banded on vinyl Barcode and Other Identifiers A few words about condition.








Grade & 
score out of 100
                                           GRADING
Mint is a Rigid Band - The next Four Grades are all Narrow Bands, that slightly widen as the condition gradually deteriorates - Good is still Good, but there is a rapid widening of the Grade Bands, as the condition deteriorates over the last Four grades.

MINT
100
The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality.
The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition.
Only graded on records that are sealed or clearly unplayed.
 
NEAR MINT
97 to 99        

EXCELLENT
90 to 96
The record shows virtually no signs of having been played,  there is no lessening in sound quality.
The cover and  packaging might have the slightest of tiny defects.
 
The record shows some slight signs of having been played, but there is very little, (if any) lessening in sound quality.
The cover and  packaging might have very slight wear. 
 
VERY GOOD PLUS
80 to 89

VERY GOOD
69 to 79
The record shows signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality.
The cover and  packaging might have slight wear, light creasing.

The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch.
Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects.
This is an above average used record, that has been well looked after.




GOOD
56 to 68
The record has been played so much that the sound quality has deteriorated, but the record will still play through, and it will not be a completely unpleasant listening experience, even at the bottom of this grade (56).
The cover and contents may suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discolouration, etc. 




FAIR
41 to 55
The record is still playable but has not been cared for properly and displays considerable surface noise; it may even stick, skip or jump.. This is starting to be an unpleasant listening experience at the top of the grade (55) and will not be a pleasant listening experience at all by the end of it (41).
The cover and contents will be torn, stained and/or defaced. 
 
POOR
25 to 40
The record will not play properly due to scratches, bad surface noise, etc.
The cover and contents will be badly damaged or partly missing. 
 
BAD
0 - 24
The record is unplayable or might even be broken, and is only of use as a collection-filler.
The Sleeve is non existent (0) or what is left, is only just recognisable.


A few words about postage.

Within Australia, the best value for multiple purchases is a 5KG satchel, where as many as 15 to 20 LPs can be posted for $22.00 registered post. (well packed in a box, inside the satchel)

My Policies on postage are simple.

I post at cost.
The user pays.
I package well.

Any item that you purchase without choosing the option of "Signed for" or "Registered" Post, is at your risk.
I do accept that "signed for" can be expensive, especially internationally, but whether you take the option of this insurance, is entirely up to you.
I do not wish to withdraw the option of standard postage for the cheaper records, but it must be at your risk.