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Chopin ~ Liszt / Piano Concertos

Martha Argerich / Claudio Abbado / Orchestra 

For you consideration a really fine copy of Martha Argerichs & Claudio Abbaados interpretation of Chopin and Liszt's first piano concertos, respectfully. 

I believe this to be a first UK pressing - if not, it's certainly very early. 

Priced top end as I think this is as a copy as you will find.

FREE UK POSTAGE    


Cat#: 139 383
Record Label: Deutsche Grammophon 
Country Released: UK
Label Info: Early press Tulip Label
Stereo/Mono: Stereo
Release Year: 1968
Title(s) / Tracks:
Side A CHOPIN

Concerto No. 1 In E Minor For Piano And Orchestra Op. 11		 Side B LISZT

Concerto No. 1 In E Flat For Piano And Orchestra G.124 
A1 Allegro Maestoso B1 Allegro Maestoso
A2 Romance: Larghetto B2 Quasi Adagio - Allegretto Vivace - Allegro Animato
A3 Rondo: Vivace 3 B3 Allegro Marziale Animato

Notes: Engineer – Heinz Wildhagen
Liner Notes – Karl Schumann
Photography By [Front Cover] – Erich Auerbach
Producer – Karl Faust
Recording Supervisor – Rainer Brock
***PLAY TESTED***

Grading
Vinyl GradingNM
Sleeve GradingEX
CommentsPlays through beautifully. Next to no noise. Only thing I noticed was the odd tick (NOT A CLICK - much lighter) which felt more like static than anything. Got better with every play indicating it was just dust dislodging. 
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Sleeve has a great shine to it. Laminate solid (only shows very mild sign of lifting (please see pic). 
Seams and spine in great condition.

Fully refundable, if you're not happy with it but I'm sure you'll be very pleased with it.


Grading System

From 20th Jan 2024 I Will be using the Goldmine Grading System as follows:

MINT

  • A record that is in perfect condition and has never been played.
  • I will only use this grading if the record is sealed.

Near Mint (NM or M-)

  • The record appears to have never been played (or has been played very few times).
  • The record has no visible signs of wear or damage.
  • The cover has no creases, folds, seam splits, cut-out holes, or any other noticeable defects.

Excellent (EX)

(PLEASE NOTE: I have elected to use EX as opposed to Goldines VG+. In the interest of clarity, I will not use the VG+ grading to represent a top end VG)

  • A record that has been played but is still in excellent condition.
  • Defects are of a cosmetic nature, not affecting the actual playback as a whole.
  • Record surfaces may show some signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches that don't affect one's listening experiences.
  • Slight warps that do not affect the sound are "OK".
  • The label may have some ring wear or discoloration, but it should be barely noticeable.
  • Spindle marks may be present.
  • The cover/box may have slight signs of wear and may be marred by a cut-out hole, indentation, or cut corner.
  • In general, if not for a couple of minor things wrong with it, this would be Near Mint.

Very Good (VG)

  • The record has obviously been played.
  • Surface noise will be evident upon playing, especially in soft passages and during a song's intro and fade, but will not overpower the music otherwise.
  • Groove wear will start to be noticeable, as with light scratches (deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that will affect the sound.
  • Labels may be marred by writing, or have tape or stickers (or their residue) attached. The same will be true of covers and will show obvious signs of wear and tear.

Good (G)

  • The record has obviously been played.
  • A record that has been heavily played and may skip or repeat. There may be noticeable noise or distortion on the recording.
  • The Sleeve has obvious marks, tears and rips.
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