Mendelssohn Concerto Nathan Milstein Walter Columbia ML 4001 mono HEAR

$

140

This listing
Record visually in VG+ condition: many very light marks and 1-2 heavier, none felt with finger, viewed in bright light.  
Play testing reveals good full sound with moderate crackle and 'tics'-- audio sample below.  Great luster.  Thin paper outer sleeve G with obvious ringwear, general wear, small split on bottom center, small tears near edges.  
Please see photos and ask any questions.
Matrix / runout info: side 1:   XLP 276      3      1B side 2:   XLP 277      4      1B     K
This is considered the first LP produced.  Columbia originated it, and began their numbering at 4001.  Enjoy this piece of history!

Audio clip  Click below to hear a sample:  (please excuse hiss & buzz from my recording setup, and consider that your audio system will sound different-- probably better.)

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My Vinyl Philosophy
Some sellers rely solely on "visual grading", hiding the fact that even though a record looks pristine, it may sound terrible.  Records that I review are play-tested and their sonic qualities described.  I won't list pressings which sound muted in any range, compressed, or that are just not recorded "hot" enough.  Those with significant noise will be listed only if the record or performance is rare.  
As most collectors know, even identical pressings can sound different.   Even a brand new record may have defects.  Even renowned issues like the original Mercury Living Presence and DG 'tulip' pressings can sound as bad as a budget label.  That's why I play-test everything I list.  
For the most part I focus on classical vinyl records, and I take it seriously.  Please see my feedback and ask any questions.  Records are cleaned thoroughly with distilled water and a clean microfiber before play-testing.  Condition will improve, of course, with a professional cleaning.

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