Item Description
Andr Cluytens conducts the Paris Conservatoire Orchestra and Ren Duclos Choir in The Complete Orchestral Works of Maurice Ravel, an original 1963 Columbia UK stereo box set, catalog SAX 2476-2479.
This is widely regarded as one of the finest Ravel orchestral cycles ever recorded, featuring the complete Daphnis et Chloe ballet, Bolero, Rapsodie espagnole, La Valse, Ma mere l oye, Le tombeau de Couperin, Pavane pour une infante defunte, and more.This is the desirable Blue Silver label first pressing ED1 , with the labels showing that distinctive pale Tiffany-blue tint collectors look for as the mark of the original issue.This 4 LP set includes the four stereo LPs SAX 2476, 2477, 2478, 2479 , the full illustrated booklet with programme notes, and the EMI artist roster insert.
The outer box shows genuine wear consistent with its age, including scuffing on the spine and corners and a small handwritten price notation on the front cover from a previous owner.
Vinyl surfaces are clean and glossy.
This is a significant find for classical vinyl collectors and Ravel enthusiasts.
Original Blue and Silver Columbia SAX pressings of this cycle are consistently sought after and command strong prices in the collector market.Item Specifics:Artist: Andre Cluytens, Paris Conservatoire Orchestra, Rene Duclos ChoirComposer: Maurice RavelLabel: Columbia EMI, UK Catalog Number: SAX 2476-2479Format: 4x Vinyl LP Box Set, 12 inch, 33 RPM, StereoPressing: Blue and Silver labels, First Pressing ED1 Genre: Classical, Orchestral, ImpressionistCountry: UKYear: 1963Condition: Box VG, Vinyl VG to NM, includes booklet and artist insert only, no cleaning cloth or warning slipKeywords: Ravel Complete Orchestral Works, Cluytens Ravel box set, Columbia SAX 2476, Blue and Silver label pressing, Daphnis et Chloe vinyl, classical vinyl box set, Paris Conservatoire Orchestra, original stereo pressing Ravel, vintage classical LP box, EMI Columbia stereo vinyl
