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Background on this eBay item -

This is a super rare, long out of print, audiophile LP TEST PRESSING title made by the famous CLASSIC RECORDS label. As all audiophiles know, Classic Records, alas, is no more. Their products have already become very difficult to find as retailers sell of their inventory and everything the company made is all out of print.

We were lucky enough to store a good number of their TEST PRESSINGS on LP format, which we will be listing in our eBay store, so look for more titles under our "Vinyl Records - LP" section, under the "Classic Records" sub-section!

These test pressings are all FACTORY SEALED and come in generic white record jackets (like the picture with this listing - we provided a picture of the original cover of the LP so that a collector will better understand the LP we are referring to with respect to these test pressings), with a loose fitting plastic outer sleeve, in sealed condition. The information contained on the disc is stamped on the front of the record jacket (see details below).

As inventories keep shrinking and titles disappear, the only direction the pricing on these rarities will go is up, so this is your chance to secure one for your record collection -  an investment in music that could better your return on the stock market! Good luck finding a sealed copy again and if you do, it will likely be at a much higher price!! 

Test Pressing Manufacturing date: December 15, 1994

Classic Records LP Item - audiophile issue, TEST PRESSING
Pressing is in STEREO This record has wonderful transparency, delightful horn and wind playing (the clarinets are particularly fine), very good deep bass, and thunderous dynamics. This LP recording features the music of Johann Strauss Jr., and Josef Strauss with Fritz Reiner conducting the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Recorded by engineer Lewis Layton and produced by Richard Mohr for RCA in the early 1960's. Rated at 10++ by the RCA Bible. 
Highly sought after title by audiophiles and music lovers alike - the stereo, original shaded dog is very rare and expensive, especially in near mint shape - in our humble opinion, the Classic Records reissue bests the original in many ways - in many years of collecting we have had a good number of originals. All of them pale in comparison to the reissue, primarily due to condition, noise, dynamics, etc. This is your chance to hear what this LP is supposed to sound like!
The Test Pressing stamped information indicates: December 15 1994, LSC 2500, B1, 45 - we can't be sure as the item is sealed, but we believe this stamped information to indicate the date of manufacturing of the test pressing, the record catalog number, the side of the record and stamper number, and that the LP is cut at 45rpm for greatest dynamics - if someone in the audiophile community has more information about this configuration, please email us the details and we will provide an update on this listing.
This ebay listing is for a very rare, long out of print and factory sealed audiophile LP TEST PRESSING issue of a much sought after recording featuring the music of - Johann Strauss Jr. Josef Strauss
Music on this LP:
 
Johann Strauss Jr.: Vienna Blood, Op. 354
Johann Strauss Jr.: Artists' Life, Op. 316
Josef Strauss: My Life Is Love and Laughter
Johann Strauss Jr.: Roses from the South, Op. 388
Johann Strauss Jr.: Treasure Waltz, Op. 418 (from The Gypsy Baron)
Johann Strauss Jr.: Thunder and Lightning Polka, Op. 324

LP catalog # LSC 2500 Performers on this LP -

Fritz Reiner, conductor
Chicago Symphony Orchestra

CONDITION Details:

So if our definition of the stamped information on the jacket is correct, this test pressing has some of the music from side 2 of this marvelous LP on it, cut at 45rpm.
The white, generic LP jacket is in MINT condition - it is FACTORY SEALED!
The LP is assumed to be in MINT condition - this item is FACTORY SEALED!
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 (even for new LPs).

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).

Don't let this rarity slip by!!!
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