Sold Date: April 14, 2019
Start Date: April 4, 2019
Final Price: £271.00 (GBP)
Bid Count: 28
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UK Columbia LP, a 2N/1N first pressing of 33CX 1515, the classic Janos Starker recordings of Bach’s unaccompanied cello suites 2 and 5.

Fully laminated flipback sleeve has just a couple of small edge creases, a small corner crease, a light crease and small chip at top edge and a little ringwear, with some small age foxing spots and light browning to the back, but these are all minor points on a structurally excellent sleeve with glossy, clean laminate and very little storage rubbing; it is, overall, a super, well-kept example of a 60 year-old sleeve, and the overall grade is certainly EX, if not slightly better.

Vinyl is superbly glossy, with a very clean surface; to be absolutely clear, I have not cleaned this record, but have removed dust with an anti-static brush before playing. Record is flat, no warp, and there are no spindle marks on the label.

Side 1 has an extremely light line across band 1 and halfway into band 2, but this appears not to have any adverse effect on audio, which is full and strong throughout. Visual grade overall for the record is EX+. Playing quality is very strong indeed, a little light crackle at the start of each side, which soon dissipates, and a couple of moments of background surface crackle, with the inevitable occasional light dust click elsewhere. Always strong audio varies from Excellent to Excellent+, and the overall grade for vinyl is EX.

This rare item will be very well packed in a sturdy protective box for secure shipping, and will be insured.

I always combine shipping for multiple purchases.