Sold Date: June 7, 2017
Start Date: March 29, 2017
Final Price: £21.99 (GBP)
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Balakirev: Symphony no. 1 in C Major conducted by Von Karajan with Philharmonia Orchestra 78rpm 6x Lp set Columbia 

1Balakirev: Symphony No. 1 in C Major: I. Largo - Allegro vivo - Herbert von Karajan2Balakirev: Symphony No. 1 in C Major: II. Scherzo (Vivo) - Herbert von Karajan3Balakirev: Symphony No. 1 in C Major: III. Andante - Herbert von Karajan4Balakirev: Symphony No. 1 in C Major: IV. Finale (Allegro moderato) - Herbert von Karajan None of the records have been played but visually records appear in v good to excellent condition but may have some age-related surface noise (see details below for grading guidelines).  Labels are blemish free (see pictures).  Cover in v good to excellent condition  (see photo and grading guidelines below).  I HAVE A LARGE NUMBER OF CLASSICAL SETS FROM THE SAME COLUMBIA SERIES AND WILL CONSIDER REASONABLE COMBINED OFFERS AND POSTAGE Please don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions or wish to see more photos.
I use the Record Collector’s Guide (see below).
All of my records are posted in the first available post and records above £20 will be sent signed for. I also accept returns if the record differs from the description but please contact me directly first.
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Record Collector Magazine's Grading Guide:
 
"MINT: 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. Records advertised as Sealed or Unplayed should be Mint.
EXCELLENT: The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and / or creasing.
VERY GOOD: 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, is acceptable.
GOOD: The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discolouration, etc.
FAIR: The record is still just playable but has not been cared for properly and displays considerable surface noise; it may even jump. The cover and contents will be torn, stained and / or defaced.
POOR: 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: The record is unplayable or might even be broken, and is only of use as a collection filler.