MERCURY SR 90144 HI-FI a la ESPANOLA Fennell TAS FR1/1

$

326

Making space for some new records.......I’m auctioning a great group of Classical Records.  Make sure to take a look at my other records and save. 

Artist: Frederick Fennell / Eastman-Rochester "Pops" Orchestra 
Title:  Hi-Fi A La Espanola
Label: Mercury Living Presence (SR 90144, Original Maroon Label, Deep Groove)
Condition: Cover VG++ (description below); Record VG+ (description below)

Up for auction is a RARE copy of this CLASSICAL HOLY GRAIL!!!

This is an original FIRST Pressing copy.  The dead wax matrices are Side 1: SR90144A  FR1  "I"  P17 and Side 2: SR90144B  FR1  "I"  P17  A1.  "I" stands for Indianapolis designation.  This is on The Absolute Sound Harry Pearson’s “Best of the Bunch: Classical” recommended list, and the sonics are simply superb with equally excellent performance.  Apparently, the sonics were reduced a bit in the later runs (i.e., later FR numbers or mother/stamper codes) because the dynamics on this recording were just a little too much for the record players at the time.  Apparently, only this first manufacturing run with FR1 on BOTH sides and B1 on Side 1 and A1 on Side 2 boast uncompromised dynamics.  An original of this record RARELY comes up for auction do not miss out!

Cover:  VG++ The cover is strong and sturdy.  It boasts all of the original colors.  There are a couple corner dings at the opening.  This features the full color back, as noted in the original.

Record: VG+ There are some minor surface marks on the record that do not affect play.  Side 1: Track 4 has a minor feelable scratch that causes a tick.  There is some minor spindle wear on both sides and the remnants of a drop of wax on the label of side 1.  Please see the pictures below. 

Original pressing, unless specified!!!

Records are visually graded unless otherwise noted.

NM: Vinyl or jacket is absolutely flawless (I rarely use this grade).
NM-: Vinyl is almost unplayed.  Jacket shows very very minor wear.
VG++: Vinyl contains only a few very slight imperfections, likely only noticeable under direct light. jacket is nearly flawless and contains only very minor wear.
VG+: Vinyl will have a small amount of scuffs and scratches, but they are not deep and will have a minimal impact on sound (very little or no surface noise unless otherwise noted). Jacket will be intact and in very acceptable shape. However, it may show light ringwear, minor edge / corner wear, and / or a minor seam split (less than two inches).
VG: Vinyl will be visibly used, with surface marks, will play well with a tolerable amount of surface noise (unless noted).  Jacket will contain more defined wear in terms of ring, edge and corner wear.
VG-: Vinyl has not been properly cared for and will contain many scuffs and scratches and play with surface noise.  Jacket many contain minor water / mold damage as well as very defined seam, edge and ring wear.

G or below: Vinyl has not been properly cared for and contains surface marks, scratches that greatly affects the play of the record. This record will only be a play copy.  Jacket is almost useless.  This is the lowest grading that I will use.

Shipping Rates:
United States; $4 Media ($0.50/Ea Additional).
Canada; $9 ($2/Ea Additional).
Europe and Asia, and the rest of the world $16 ($4/Ea Additional).

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