The Definitive Firebird for the Meticulous Collector This is not just a record it is a time capsule of the Golden Age of recording. Conducted by Antal Dorati with the London Symphony Orchestra, this Mercury Living Presence SR90226 stereo pressing is widely considered one of the greatest orchestral recordings ever captured to tape.
Why this copy belongs in your Vault :
Sonic Prowess: Recorded at Watford Town Hall using the legendary three-microphone technique. The dynamic peaks are staggering, and the floor noise on this specific copy is virtually non-existent.
Visual Condition: Finding Mercury classical titles in this high of a grade is increasingly rare. Most were played on heavy vintage equipment this copy has been preserved with the utmost reverence.
Historical Artwork: Features the stunning The Firebird curtain design by Marc Chagall.
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Secure Handling: Your record will be shipped in a dedicated, heavy-duty cardboard mailer with extra cardboard stiffeners to prevent bending or crushing.
Pro-Tip Protection: To prevent seam splits during transit, all opened records are shipped with the vinyl removed from the jacket housed in its inner sleeve and placed behind the jacket within a 4mil clear poly outer sleeve.
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30-Day Returns: I accept returns within 30 days. The item must be returned in the exact same condition it was received.