RHAPSODIES STOKOWSKI LSC 2471 TAS LIST

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!!!SEE MY NEW SET OF AUDIOPHILE LP’s UP FOR AUCTION STARTING MARCH 28TH!!!

!!!NEW SET OF HIGH-END JAZZ ALBUMS (BLUE NOTES, ETC.) STARTING APRIL 4TH!!!

TITLE: RHAPSODIES STOKOWSKI     

ARTIST: LEOPOLD STOKOWSKI & RCA VICTOR SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

LABEL: RCA LSC 2471 SHADED DOG (3S/5S) THIS IS AN “H” OR             HOLLYWOOD PRESSING

RECORD CONDITION: SIDE ONE IS NM. SIDE TWO IS VG++. VERY LIGHT ¼ INCH SCRATCH AT END OF SECOND CUT. DOES NOT SOUND OR EFFECT PLAY. THIS WOULD BE OTHER DEALERS NM OR NM-, BUT I AM VERY CAREFUL ABOUT MY GRADING. PLAY GRADED AND LISTED CONSERVATIVELY. BOTH SIDES HAVE AN EXTREMELY QUIET SURFACE. COVER IS VG+, ALL CORNERS INTACT AND NO BREAKS OR TEARS. MINOR WEAR ON SEAMS (SEE PHOTOS) 

ITEM INFORMATION: MY SECOND COPY FOR AUCTION OF THIS TAS LIST STUNNER! LONGTIME ENTRY ON THE TAS LIST AND FAVORITE OF THE ‘LIVING STEREO- THE RCA BIBLE AND JAMES MITCHELL’S ‘THE GOLDEN AGE OF RCA RECORDS’. PROBABLY STOKIE’S BEST SHADED DOG. CONSIDERED BY MANY TO BE ONE OF THE BEST LIVING STEREO RECORDINGS. DON’T BE PUT-OFF BY RCA RECORDS PRESSED AT THE RCA HOLLYWOOD PLANT. MAJOR EBAY RECORD SELLER, SCOTTCAMPELLLPS, STATES IN HIS “COLLECTING VINTAGE AUDIOPHILE LP RECORD ALBUMS” GUIDE, ‘COLLECTORS HAVE THEIR FAVORITE PRESSING PLANTS, BUT A GENERAL ORDER OF DESIRABILITY AMONG COLLECTORS SEEMS TO BE:  H (HOLLYWOOD), I (INDIANAPOLIS), R (ROCKAWAY)’. ALL THE GREAT ROY DU NANN EGINEERED CONTEMPORARY RECORDS JAZZ ALBUMS WERE PRESSED AT THE RCA HOLLYWOOD PLANT. SO WERE EARLY SUPER-SOUNDING WARNER BROS RELEASES.

Side One:

1. Liszt: Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2

2. Enesco: Roumanian Rhapsody No. 1

Side Two:

1. Smetana: The Moldau

2. Smetana: The Bartered Bride (Overture)

WHITE CIRCLE IN PICTURE IS CAUSED BY CAMERA FLASH NOT AN ALBUM COVER DEFFECT.

Be sure to view my other auctions for great audiophile pressings and great classical LPs. Multiple item wins will be combined to save on postage. I do charge $2.50 a single order for the high quality Record Mailer and Bubble Wrap I use for all records shipped (see explanation below in the SHIPPING & HANDLING CHARGES section below). Also see below feedback comments regarding my packing and shipping.  

I am a 30-year collector of great classical, jazz, soundtracks and rock records. I started in late 2008 with a sale of a limited number of the best items in my collections. This is my first sale in 2010. My plans now are to put up for sale about 10 records twice a month the next four months. These records will be of the highest quality and desirability. Expect to bid on rare LP’s of Furtwangler, Bernard Herrmann, string and piano artists and jazz artists. Many fine TAS-listed or TAS-type audiophile records will be included as well. At this time I can not take wish-list items, but please add me to your favorites list for upcoming offerings.

GRADING: Sealed LP’s are noted in their description. I grade by both visual inspection and play. Mint is not used. Near Mint is my highest grade. VG++ and Near Mint should play problem free; VG+ should play problem free or with noted shortcomings noted in write-up. My description will be accurate. All items guaranteed, but I do not refund shipping costs.

I request that payment be made through PayPal only. Contact me via eBay mail if not possible. My items have no reserve. I ship worldwide and will combine winning bids to save on postage. I recommend all items that sell at $100.00 plus be shipped insured. Because of the value of some items, I may at my discretion require insurance. After bid closing, insurance amount will be calculated and then added to shipping fees reflecting in your invoice.

I have 100% positive feedback. Some of my feedback entries left by LP Buyers state:

“Great LP just as described. Thanks!”

“SUPER SELLER...FAST  ...AS DESCRIBED...A-1 SERVICE”

“LP arrived quickly well packed in described condition - Highly recommend!!!!!!”

“Very Nice LP, thanks for your accurate grading, fast shipment - Recommended!”

SALE TAX: For items shipped within California, I am required to charge an additional 8.25% for state sales tax.

HANDLING CHARGES: I use a high quality Record Mailer and Bubble Wrap for all records for which I must charge a handling cost of $2.50 per mailer used. This applies to each parcel mailed, both domestic and overseas.  Parcels with multiple records have a single charge of $2.50. PLEASE INCLUDE THIS CHARGE IN YOUR PAYPAL PAYMENT!

SHIPPING CHARGES: For single LP’s, Priority Mail is $9.00 anywhere in US and $1.00 for each additional record. Media Mail is $4.00 anywhere in US for first record and $.50 for each additional record. For sets and orders of multiple records, please wait for invoice before paying.

IMPORTANT SHIPPING INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: A $15.00 charge for 1st Class International Mail for 1 LP (except Canada which is $9.00 airmail). Each additional LP is an additional $2.00.  My parcels normally weigh more due to extra padding. U S Shippers are allowed to send parcels by 1st Class International Mail that weight 4 pounds or less. Parcels that weight more than 4 pounds must be sent by Priority Mail International, which is more expensive.  For all orders multiple records or sets, please wait for our invoice before paying. IF ITEM(S) NEED TO BE SENT PRIORITY MAIL INTERNATIONAL & INSURED DUE TO VALUE OR WEIGHT, PLEASE DO NOT MAKE A PAYMENT BEFORE YOU RECEIVE YOUR INVOICE FROM ME. THIS IS DUE TO MAILING COSTS VARYING COUNRTY TO COUNTRY. THE CALCULATION EBAY PROVIDES IS NOT ACCURATE.

FREQUENTCY OF SHIPPING: I do try and ship as quickly as I can, but sometimes it can take a week or so to send items out, depending on how many orders I have. Note that media mail can take three weeks from when I receive payment. .