Vinyl: RICCI - DECCA SXL 2197 ED1 - BIZET-SARASATE / SARASATE / SAINT-SAENS - GAMBA

Decca SXL 2197 1E/2E - ED1 Wide Band Grooved 'Original Recording By' - Bizet-Sarasate - Carmen Fantaisie / Sarasate - Zigeunerweisen / Saint-Saëns - Havanaise / Introduction & Rondo Capriccioso - Ricci, Gamba, London Symphony Orchestra

Cover: NM-
Vinyl: Fully Play graded. EX+; Some light inner sleeve imprints on vinyl. Fingernail trace over Zigeunerweisen is only producing some occasional soft tics or an occasional very light crackle. Few light crackling spots during Carmen Fantaisie - barely noticeable. Few random static tics.

Just to be precise: above mentioned are all 'minor' faults. Over 90% of this record is playing NM or flawless. Only few spindle marks indicating that this record has not been played much. Full spectrum sonics & dynamics throughout this magnificent recording. I've professionally cleaned the record (Keith Monk), but a further clean might even enhance the quality. Guaranteed 1st issue - both stampers and sleeve design

I grade visually and (partly) play grade whenever in doubt. Stereo issues on a Linn LP12 with a Lyra Delos cartridge. Mono issues on a Thorens TD135 with a General Electric VRII cartridge; please be aware that this is a true mono Variable Reluctance cartridge, thus playing with a minimum of groove noise and hardly picking up any imperfections that these older mono records frequently have

I recently purchased a large collection, so expect many more quality listings over the next few month. Most of the records are in EX+ condition or better. However a part of this collection has been played with most probably Lenco fluid and some records have been stored wet in their plastic inners. This residue of Lenco fluid is easy to clean, but I have not done so as I believe everybody has his own favourite method. Many thanks for bearing this in mind and your understanding

As I don't have my own professional cleaning equipment, I consider (and recommend) this to the buyer. In my experience records easily gain a grade with professional cleaning

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Shipping in new solid custom made LP cardboard

Standard Postage:
Less than 2 kg (average up to 6 records): Europe $15; outside Europe $24

Record(s) exceeding a value of $100, or a weight of over 2 kg will only be shipped registered - also because PayPal Buyers Protection recommends so. Rates at cost price post office. Records over $500 will only be send insured

Dear Ebuyers: For some reason, Ebay has decided that shipment to the US for this category is not allowed to exceed $4. Actual shipping from the Netherlands is currently Euro 18.10 for a package up to 2 kilograms for World shipping. I convert this amount monthly to USD with xe.com and add $1 and a bit for the costs of the new fillers, etcetera. So please do not check out automatically but allow me to send you the invoice with my actual shipping costs. Thank you so much for your understanding.

Finally: in case you don't agree with my ratings or have any other issue with my listing, please contact me and we shall work it out. I will give full refunds (item price + shipping costs), however the shipping costs for sending the item back is for the buyer unless I have made a significant mistake.