MARIA CALLAS: FRENCH OPERATIC ARIAS

1st Pressing copy of this classic on the Columbia blue and silver stereophonic label.

A remarkable recording. Complete with libretto.

In wonderful condition.

Maria Callas: Sings Great Arias from French Operas

Include arias from: Orphée et Eurydice; Alceste (Gluck), Carmen (Bizet), Samson et Dalila (St-Saëns), Roméo et Juliette (Gounod) Mignon (Tomas); Le Cid (Massenet) and Louise (Charpentier).

Orchestre National de la RTF

Conducted by Georges Pretre

YEAR: 1961

COUNTRY: UK

LABEL: Columbia

CATALOGUE NUMBER: SAX 2410

GRADING

SLEEVE: EX

The sleeve is in very nice clean condition with just some uniform discolouration to the unlaminated rear. The edges are lovely and sharp and clean. There are a couple of creases to the front.

RECORDS: EX-

There are a few very light sleeve removal marks / hairlines visible when the record is viewed under bright halogen light. There are no readily noticeable or substantial marks.

The above record grading is based on Record Collector magazine’s system:

Near Mint (NM) 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 (EX) 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 (VG) 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 (G) The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discolouration, etc.

Fair (F) 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.

Postage Information

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£7.50

£7.50

£7.50

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£11.10

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£16.30

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£21.00

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£24.20

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£20.00

£21.70

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