SXL 2180 - PUCCINI - TOSCA - RARE TEST PRESSING + BOOK

£ 114

$ 151

£ 114 Sold For

Jun 23, 2010 Sold Date

Jun 16, 2010 Start Date

£ 10 Start price

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Description

Those Old Records

Puccini

Tosca

Catalogue Number: SXL 2180/1

Manufactured in the U.K.

Highly collectable test pressing of the highly acclaimed Tosca. Interesting one this, the box states catalogue number SXL 2180/1 and the immaculate 24 page booklet states LXT 5554/6. This is a test pressing so who knows what went on the pressing plants at that time. The box and booklet are Excellent + with no imperfections, no pen marks, tears, creases etc. The 2 albums are in Excellent + condition, one minor hairline marks but nothing more. All four labels are like the one pictured. All have hand written text as follows. The sides are not numbered so I'll take one album at a time. The same numbers are hand written on the lined inners. All four labels state - Stereo. If you require any more information please let me know and I'll be happy to oblige.

Side 1 - ZAL 4629-11G - 0825129
Side 2 - ZAL 4632 - 8G- 0825129
Side 3 - ZAL 4630 - 9G - 0525130
Side 4 - ZAL 4631- 11G - 0525 130

Those Old Records, Lichfield Staffordshire UK

We are a small business founded in 2006 and based in Lichfield Staffordshire. We only sell high quality vinyl and do not trade in inferior cd's. In addition, we organize a number of specialist vinyl record fairs in Lichfield and Burton Upon Trent. We aim to provide the very best customer service at all times – accurate gradings, strong packaging and all at a keen price. Any queries please mail me at thoseoldrecords@btinternet.com

Record Grading:

All records are graded as per the standards set by Record Collector. Records are examined under a strong halogen light and graded accordingly. In addition, all NON MINT records are played on a LINN Axis turntable with an Akito arm with a Roksan cartridge. I tend not to get carried away with the classification or use words like “impossibly rare” “vault copy” or any other such nonsense. My reviews are precise and to the point. It is assumed that you know something of the artist so I rarely provide a description of who they are/were etc. The High Numbers become The Who, `N Betweens become Slade – you will not find a long description on the history in these reviews.

Record Cleaning:

All NON MINT albums are professionally cleaned prior to classification on an Okki Nokki record cleaning machine before dispatch.

Packaging: (all vinyl 7” + 12”)

Packaging is of the highest quality. I use professional mailers at all times, each record is supported by 2 cardboard stiffeners. The inner sleeve and record are packed individually in order to reduce wear on the sleeve in transit. The record, inner and cardboard stiffeners are then packed inside a high grade polythene record protector before being sealed in the mailer. The mailer is then supported by tape around the edges in order to minimise risk.

Postage Costs:

Postage is normally done the next working day after payment. All items are sent "Recorded Delivery". There are no exceptions. Proof of postage is retained with all items.