Ultra rare audiophile LP SAXF 169 Leonide Kogan Kondrashin Lalo Tchaikovsky
  $   1,499
  £   1,256

 


$ 1499 Sold For
26 Mar 2014 Sold Date
10 Jan 2014 Start Date
1 Number Of Bids
  France Country Of Seller
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Description

Up for your consideration is this absolutely gorgeous and better sounding copy of this legendary recording featuring violinist Leonide Kogan and conductor Kyril Kondrashin. This comes from the former collection of my grandfather Pierre Drouin who was a critic for the french newspaper Le Monde in the 1950s until the early 1980s, and also a very fine listener.

Although original UK SAX pressings often have better sonics than their french SAXF issues, it is now considered that the french version has better sonics. Why remains a mystery, but it is certainly due to a better tape mastering and pressing together.

Recent results:
- 3 original UK pressing (blue cover): over $7000 each.
- several second UK pressings: $2500 to over $3000.

I can only urge you to get the french copy for cheaper before it rockets in price.
Don't forget: original pressing has never always meant better sounding.



Record details:

Lalo: Symphonie Espagnole Opus 21
Tchaikovsky: Sérénade Mélancolique Opus 26

Performers: Leonid Kogan, Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Kyril Kondrashin

Record condition: EX+. I graded NM in the eBay parameters but I prefer grading EX+ so that you can only be happy. Some would grade M-. Very shiny. Center hole shows no marks on one side and one very light mark on the other, so this record must have been played only once or twice in the better case. Almost no surface marks. Only one or two ultra minor ones, almost not visible and not affecting play. See photos.

Matrix: YAX 305-1 M6 206004 / YAX 306-7 M6 206005

Sleeve condition: EX/EX+. Great one with only very minor wear. No rim plit. See the photos.


Shipping and packing: I know how to send such records ovesears. I separate the record from the sleeve to avoid splits. I pack in a plastic sleeve and then in a special carton box designed for LPs which I have been using for years. Shipping MUST be registered with tracking as proof of shipment.

For this record I will offer FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING.

Any question please contact at least 24 hours before end of auction. Thanks !



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