MENDELSSOHN - ITALIAN SYMPHONY
SCHUMANN - SYMPHONY NO.4
OTTO KLEMPERER
Issue : RARE UK 1st PRESS Label : COLUMBIA Catalogue No : SAX 2398 Matrix : YAX 603-7 / 604-5
This UK rare 1st press is on the earliest light blue and silver Columbia label. It is complete with the YAX 603-7 / 604-5 matrix, the original Columbia EMI inner sleeve and laminated flipback Garrod sleeve.
The vinyl is in sensational Near Mint condition. There is a superb jet black gloss, every track gleams. 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 throughout.
The laminated sleeve is in Near Mint condition. It is extremely clean and bright. The brown and gold are vivid, 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.
Both the vinyl and sleeve are absolutely stunning.
