ALP 1030-5 Furtwangler: Wagner: signed by Flagstad
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Description
This set comprises six records, ALP 1030 through to 1035, featuring Wilhelm Furtwangler conducting Kirsten Flagstad, Blanche Thebom et al and the Philharmonia Orchestra in a complete recording of Wagner's Tristan und Isolde.
The vinyl is on the HMV red/gold label. The overall condition of the vinyl is 'very good'. It has clearly been played often and carries some scattered ticks and light marks over the six records. There is also light surface noise which is quite consistent. However, although there are many superficial marks, there are no really bad ones.
The condition of the six separate sleeves is 'very good+'. Although there is some water damage at the bottom right hand corner of the sleeves, generally they are very nice: the print is still nice and bright, and the wear is only superficial with some light creasing and the occasional mark.
Perhaps the most interesting thing about the set is the two signatures on the back of ALP 1030: "Kirsten Flagstad" and "Blanche Thebom" (see pictures). Unfortunately I can't say when or where the LP was signed by these two performers, as I have no provenance for this set. However, if these signatures are genuine, this transforms an already rare set into a potentially unique item! I invite true fans of these performers to study the photographs closely and make up their own minds whether these autographs are genuine.
This is a low-start, NO RESERVE auction! Please check my feedback and bid with confidence.
Thanks for looking and happy bidding.
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Guide to grading:
Mint: as new – might even be unplayed. Without blemish of any kind – no sounding or non-sounding marks, quiet surface, no groove damage, sleeve will be immaculate with sharp edges, and without creasing, writing, or difficult-to-remove stickers. I use this grading only rarely!
Near mint: virtually as new – at worst one or two small, very light non-sounding marks, or a few spindle marks. Definitely no audible marks – aurally, the LP should be superb with no groove damage and a quiet playing surface. It is possible the sleeve may have a few very tiny creases on the spine, or slight ‘browning’ – for details see individual listings.
Excellent: There may be some very light background surface noise, or a few surface marks. Again, there should be no audible marks unless specified in the listing. The sleeve may have very light creasing, or slight discolouration, but still be overall in very nice condition.
Very good: this LP will have audible imperfections such as scattered ticks, or an audible mark or marks. There are also likely to be visual imperfections such as light scuffs, or slight damage to the sleeve – e.g. break-through on the spine, or perhaps damage to the laminated surface of the sleeve. Again, please see individual listings for details.
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