SXL 2069-72 (WB): VERDI: "La Forza del Destino" TEBALDI

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	$		27

The more seasoned of Ebay’s classical vinyl collectors should remember me. In previous years, I sold a good quantity of classical LP’s, but in recent times I have semi-retired as a seller, concentrating on my ever-growing collection.

However, periodically, I return with a selection of top-quality recordings, listed for sale to reduce the size of my ‘vinyl mountain’ and raise funds to cover a particularly serious / expensive purchase of my own ! 

GRADINGS :- As always, I endeavour to keep things simple, so I will give specific gradings to each recording – these will be very good+ /excellent / near mint or (very occasionally) mint.  Basically, if there is a flaw – I will tell you, and whether it is audible !

I do not get the chance to sound-check every recording, but every visible mark with the potential of being audible IS checked. I believe the quality of my feedback suggests I get this right, and if (very rarely) wrong - my unequivocal refund policy ensures 100% satisfaction. 

POSTAGE :-  I will tell you the exact weight and cost of each and every item, to which I add some 50 pence to cover all the packaging (custom-made sleeves with a minimum of two stiffeners).

I reserve the right to add an additional insurance premium on all items that sell for over £30.00  (upgrading to Recorded Delivery in the UK / AirSure for Europe and International Signed For to the rest of the world). This is added from experience, but guarantees transparency to both sides on the more valuable transactions. I will not despatch items by Surface Mail.

STARTING PRICES :- are always very low (generally 20 – 30% of ‘Book Price’) and I never set a reserve ... part of the fun of EBay is letting the market decide the final price.  

RETURNS :- All this is backed-up by a money-back guarantee (including return postage) if you are not 100% satisfied that the item is as described.

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This latest collection contains a high proportion of highly collectable VIOLIN, CELLO and VIOLA works ... these are aimed at the more serious collector. 

There will also be some rare mono recordings (including a high value MARTZY and a FURTWANGLER opera box-set on vintage mono  

I will be listing a total of some 70 recordings ... please continue to watch my listings until they finish in some ten days time, the quality will be consistently high throughout !

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This is a stereo 4 X LP bOX-SET on the Decca Label, No. SXL 2069 - 72 (Wide-band (non-grooved) Label, "Made in England by....") :-

    VERDI :-   "LA FORZA DEL DESTINO"  PERFORMED BY :-

RENATA TEBALDI ... MARIO DEL MONACO ... ETTORE BASTIANINI ... 

GIULIETTA SIMIONATO ... CESARE SIEPI ... FERNANDO CORENA ... 

SILVIO MAIONICA ... GABRIELLA CARTURAN ... PIERO DI PALMA ...

EZIO GIORDANO ... ERALDO CODA  

With the Orchestra and Chorus of the Accademia di Santa Cecilia, Rome

Conducted by FRANCESCO MOLINARI PRADELLI.

Box Condition ......... Very Good + (clear signs of ageing - with accompanying notes)

Vinyl Condition ....... 3 x Sides Excellent (one small blemish each) .. 5 x Sides Near Mint

Item (packaged) weight .... 1200 grams

UK - (1st Class Standard) £4.00

Europe - (Air Mail Small Packet) £8.00

Rest of World (Air Mail Small Packet) £15.00

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I would encourage multiple purchases – this ensures buyers maximise the value of their postage costs. However – please inform me if you are compiling a collection.

I only accept Paypal from purchasers outside the United Kingdom.

As the period of listings is only going to be 10 days – I request payment be completed within three days of the closure of bidding.