Reader's Digest RDA6A Beethoven:9 Symphonies/RPO/Leibowitz,7 LP box

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The Reader's Digest sets are constantly snubbed by collectors as cheesy mood record set for seniors. But there are definitely some outstanding exceptions. I'm offering three sets that should belong to the collection of any serious classical music lovers or audiophiles. The French conductor Rene Leibowitz is a accomplished composer himself and brings to his conducting the "insider's view" of these monumental works. I know a lot of knowledgeable collectors think this the one of the best, if not the best, complete Beethoven set in the "traditional" style. His tempos are generally brisker than the old school and the texture is always crystal clear.

One word of caution: there are mono sets with the same title, box design, and listing number. If you see it somewhere else, you MUST ask for a photo of the label! And don't accept general grading of "good shape", as many owners of Reader's Digest sets don't know how to grade collectible records, let alone what "stamper number" means! Trust me, I'm speaking from painful experience! 

Producer/Engineer: Charles Gerhardt/Kenneth Wilkinson

Recording location/Date: Walthamstow Hall, London/Apr. 1961

Record condition:NM/NM/NM/NM/NM-/NM-/NM-/NM-/NM/NM/NM/NM/NM/NM most look like unplayed!

Box condition: NM-

Booklet condition: NM-

Stampers: 43S/50S/53S/29S/58S/54S/52S/43S/42S/42S/43S/44S/51S/36S RCA "I" pressing

Note: I'm a collector, not a dealer. The reason I'm selling is to downsize my collection. Every record I offer was hand-picked based on its merits on music, performance, and sonics (not necessarily in that order!). I will list recording credentials such as producer, engineer, venue, date, etc. as I believe as an educated buyer, these will offer crucial info for an unfamiliar record to make a buying judgement. Hope you'll find this useful!

Shipping cost:

US: shipping is $5 by USPS media mail. $1 extra per each additional items for combined shipment. Priority Mail is available and cost is based on your location. Please wait for invoice if you prefer Priority Mail.

Canada: shipping is $19 by USPS First Class International package (no tracking or insurance available) for the first record, $3 extra per each additional items for combined shipment up to 4 lbs. (about 5 or 6 single records). For orders over 4 lbs. the best available shipping is by Priority Mail International up to 20 lbs. Please wait for invoice for actual shipping.

Europe: shipping is $25 by USPS First Class International package (no tracking or insurance available) for the first record, $5 extra per each additional items for combined shipment up to 3 lbs. (about 4 single records). For orders over 3 lbs. the best available shipping is by Priority Mail International up to 20 lbs. Please wait for invoice for actual shipping.

Asia: shipping is $25 by USPS First Class International package (no tracking or insurance available) for the first record, $5 extra per each additional items for combined shipment up to 3 lbs. (about 4 single records). For orders over 3 lbs. the best available shipping is by Priority Mail International up to 20 lbs. Please wait for invoice for actual shipping.