Sold Date: June 12, 2017
Start Date: June 11, 2017
Final Price: £152.00 £90.00 (GBP)
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CLAUDIO ARRAU TCHAIKOVSKY PIANO CONCERTO No. 1
Issue : RARE UK 1st PRESS       Label : COLUMBIA         Catalogue No : SAX 2380       Matrix : YAX 577-5 / YAX 578-2

This UK rare 1st press is on the earliest light blue and silver Columbia label. It is complete with the very earliest YAX 577-5 / YAX 578-2 matrix, the original Columbia EMI inner sleeve and laminated flipback Garrod sleeve. 
The vinyl is in Excellent condition. There is a sensational jet black gloss, every track gleams. There are a couple of wispy hairlines most likely from the inner sleeve and some very light bag marks from the polythene, but there are no significant signs of play at all. The label is also superb, the light blue is exceptionally bold and the silver text is immaculate. There is no spindle wear. It is in fabulous condition. It is complete with the original polylined inner sleeve in Near Mint condition.
The sound quality is Near Mint. The vinyl lies completely flat on the turntable and the sound is exceptionally rich and vibrant. There is superb separation and clarity, just as it was intended over 50 years ago! 
The laminated sleeve is in Excellent condition. This sleeve is in superb condition. The image is sharp, the colours are sensational and the laminate is flat and glossy. There is just the slightest opening edge wear. The text is solid and the white rear of the sleeve is perfect. The whole sleeve is very solid and the spine is firm with clear text.


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