Sold Date: November 8, 2020
Start Date: November 1, 2020
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Ernest Ansermet ...               

- Gounod:  Faust Ballet Music 

- Bizet:  Carmen Suite

... A rare chance to own one of the most sought after audiophile LP's, this is the 180gram edition that Classic Records issued around 1994 !!

rare US first press vinyl LP released by Classic Records on red RCA VICTOR / SORIA SERIES "Living Stereo" label with catalognumber LSC 2449. 

Mastered by Bernie Grundman from the original master tapes this is one of the best sounding and dynamic records of any genre in my opinion. Some people prefer this version over the original RCA issue with a deeper bottom end and wider dynamic range than the ultra rare and expensive original release.

Beautiful cover, original inner sleeves, and vinyl in pristine NEARMINT/MINT condition - perfect! 

Famous performances by Alexander Gibson conducting the Orchestra Of The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden recorded with true audiophile soundquality ... see photos.

Tracklist:

Ballet Music From Faust   -  Composed by Gounod
A1Waltz (Allegretto)2:25
A2Ensemble(Adagio)3:37
A3Dance Of The Nubians1:31
A4Cleopatra's Dance1:28
A5Dance Of The Trojan Maidens2:24
A6Helen's Dance1:39
A7Bacchanalia2:44
A8Funeral March Of A Marionette    4:30

Carmen Suite   -   Composed by Bizet
(23:32)
B1.1Prelude
B1.2Entr'acte-Aragonaise
B1.3Habanera
B1.4Changing Of The Guard
B1.5Intermezzo
B1.6Smuggler's March
B1.7Entr'acte-Dragoons Of Alcala

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I ship worldwide via Deutsche Post / DHL registered airmail packages providing a tracking number. All records will be professionally packed in special "four-lax" cardboard LP-mailers to avoid corner damage, bends or anything alike during shipment. Please contact me for any questions or special requests.

- Save International Shipping Cost by combined shipping: 

     => to EU countries:  $18.90 USD via DHL Paket registered airmail package up to 5kg;  $24.90 USD via DHL Paket registered airmail package up to 10kg

     => to Non-EU countries incl. North America, Asia, Australia ...:    $49.90 USD via DHL Paket registered airmail package up to 5kg 

- Worldwide shipping rates by weight:  

     =>   $7.90 USD via Deutsche Post registered letter airmail up to 500g   (1LP depending on weight)

            .... note that depending on the LPs weight only lighter packaging material can be used => for 100% protection I recommend to ship up to 1kg using strongest packaging materials!

     =>   $14.90 USD via Deutsche Post registered letter airmail up to 1kg   (2-3 LPs depending on weight)

     =>   $24.90 USD via Deutsche Post registered letter airmail up to 2kg   (4-6 LPs depending on weight)

     =>   $49.90 USD via DHL Paket registered airmail package up to 5kg   (15-20 LPs depending on weight)

     =>   $69.90 USD via DHL Paket registered airmail package up to 10kg   (30-40 LPs depending on weight)

Note that for box set LPs the higher weight of boxes and booklets must be taken into account: ... e.g. a 2LP box set's weight can be the same as 3 LPs.  Heavy weight audiophile 180g or 200g pressings may also require higher shipping charges.

-  Postage within Germany:   $9.00 USD via DHL Paket registered airmail package of 1-100 LPs *

- For Deutsche Post additional insurance add $2.50 per 100,- USD in value.