ARGENTA / LSO UK Decca SXL 2020 Wide Band LP ESPANA
  $   92

 


$ 92 Sold For
Jul 31, 2009 Sold Date
Jul 26, 2009 Start Date
$   25 Start price
6   Number Of Bids
  USA Country Of Seller
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             ... Argenta / London Symphony Orchestra "Espana" LP on 1970s(?)1980s(?) UK issue Decca Records  # SXL 2020 Stereo ...  The laminated jacket has some minor storage wear, and a crease on the top left corner, and is overall in very good condition ... The "wide label" vinyl looks barely played, and is in near mint condition ... This is not the '56 original, as it does not have the "blue border" back, or the flipback design ...Sorry->I had to cancel the last auction, as I had the wrong number in the title, and could not revise it unless I canceled! ... If requesting shipment out of the USA, please read all the postage options listed in this ad ... Free shipping via media mail in the USA only ...

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and a review: 

DECCA - SXL 2020 - ESPANA - ARGENTA

Sonically, this record – made in 1956/57 – is one of the best ever produced by DECCA. The listener is literally swept off his or her feet. To better enjoy this tremendous experience, we would advise listeners to put their feet up, relax, and listen with rapt attention. A “Do-not-disturb” sign on the door is to be recommended. The tremendous sound emanating from the loudspeakers immediately conveys the rousing nature of the music. Conducted by Ataúlfo Argenta, the London Symphony Orchestra plays with a rare vitality, pure enjoyment, precision and lucidity. This is a carefully chosen medley of Spanish music which, interestingly enough, was mostly written by non-Spanish composers. All in all, this has become a legendary recording, which caused quite a stir even in its mono version. The FFSS version ranks among the very best recordings ever issued.

Recording: December 1956 and January 1957, Kingsway Hall, London by Gordon Parry / Production: Erik Smith  ...

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