Joseph Haydn
Symphony No. 94 In G Major ("Surprise")
Symphony No. 99 In E Flat Major
Josef Krips / Vienna Philharmonic
"A Decca wideband shaped by time, not diminished by it"
| Cat#: | SXL 2098 |
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| Record Label: | Decca |
| Country Released: | UK |
| Label Info: | ED1 ~ Wide Band ~ "Original Recording" |
| Stereo/Mono: | Stereo |
| Release Year: | 1959 |
Notes
Original Decca ED1 pressing with classic black/silver grooved wideband labels, featuring “ORIGINAL RECORDING BY” at 11 o’clock, “Made in England” at the foot, the ffss logo in a circle, and “FULL FREQUENCY STEREOPHONIC SOUND” in the wide silver band. Decca “Musical Notes” logos appear on both sides, with upside-down printed matrix numbers and “RECORDING FIRST PUBLISHED 1958” on the labels.
Housed in a fully laminated sleeve with scalloped (half-moon) flipback construction, displaying the triangular “DECCA STEREOPHONIC” logo on both front and rear, a thin spine, without text, and “Printed in England” on the reverse, crediting © The Decca Record Co. Ltd., 1959. Catalogue numbers match throughout (SXL 2098 / SXL.2098).
Recording dates 9–14 September 1957 at the Sofiensaal, Vienna.
Vinyl Condition Score (points-based)
Vinyl
65 / 100 VG+
65 / 100 VG+
| Metric | Severity | Deduction |
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| Playback (max 50) | ||
| Surface noise / crackle | Moderate (Noticeable but Playable) | 30 |
| Ticks / pops (random) | None | 0 |
| Repeating click | None | 0 |
| Distortion / wear | None | 0 |
| Visual surface (max 40) Cosmetic unless reflected in playback.
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| Hairlines / sleeve scuffs | Light | 5 |
| Scratches (non-feelable) | None | 0 |
| Handling / provenance (max 10) | ||
| Spindle marks | None | 0 |
Playback & visual notes:
Both sides exhibit moderate surface noise, presenting as a light but consistent overarching crackle throughout playback. On Side A, the crackle becomes slightly deeper in a few short passages, noticeable for a couple of rotations but remaining playable and non-fatiguing. Side B shows similar moderate background crackle but is marginally cleaner overall, with fewer noticeable fluctuations. Visually, Side A displays light hairlines/sleeve scuffs, while Side B appears cleaner under light. No issues were observed that suggest groove damage or pressing faults. Overall playback aligns with a VG+ grade, with the lower Side A performance determining the final score.
Both sides exhibit moderate surface noise, presenting as a light but consistent overarching crackle throughout playback. On Side A, the crackle becomes slightly deeper in a few short passages, noticeable for a couple of rotations but remaining playable and non-fatiguing. Side B shows similar moderate background crackle but is marginally cleaner overall, with fewer noticeable fluctuations. Visually, Side A displays light hairlines/sleeve scuffs, while Side B appears cleaner under light. No issues were observed that suggest groove damage or pressing faults. Overall playback aligns with a VG+ grade, with the lower Side A performance determining the final score.
How to read this: Playback deductions reflect what is actually heard. Visual deductions are cosmetic unless confirmed during playback.
Sleeve Condition Score (secondary to vinyl)
Sleeve
67
/ 100
VG+
| Issue | Severity | Deduction |
|---|---|---|
| Structure & integrity | ||
| Seam split (top/bottom) | None | 0 |
| Seam split (spine) | None | 0 |
| Tears / missing bits | Very Light | 2 |
| Gatefold/box integrity (if applicable) | None | 0 |
| Spine wear / unreadable spine | None | 0 |
| Surface & visuals | ||
| Ring wear | Light | 5 |
| Rubbing / scuffing | Very Light | 2 |
| Creases / folds | Very Light | 2 |
| Lamination lift / bubbling | None | 0 |
| Fading / discolouration | Very Light | 2 |
| Corners & opening edge | ||
| Corner bumps / fraying | Light | 5 |
| Opening edge wear | Moderate | 8 |
| Edge wear (general) | Very Light | 2 |
| Cut-out / punch hole (if present) | None | 0 |
| Cleanliness & markings | ||
| Writing / stamps | None | 5 |
| Stickers / residue | None | 0 |
| Staining | None | 0 |
| Odour (mould/smoke) | None | 0 |
| Water damage / mildew | None | 0 |
| Original inner sleeve split / heavy wear | None | 0 |
| Missing original inner (replacement supplied) | With Original | 0 |
| Missing inserts (booklet/OBI/poster) | N/A | 0 |
Sleeve notes:
Structurally solid with a very small tear / tiny loss only. Visually, there is light ring wear, very light rubbing/scuffing, a couple of very light creases/folds, and slight fading/discolouration visible under light. The main downgrade is at the corners and opening edge, showing moderate opening-edge wear with light corner bumps/fraying and very light general edge wear. There is light writing/stamping (“99”) on the top-right of the rear, with any sticker/residue confined to the top-right rear area. Overall presentation supports a VG+ sleeve.
Structurally solid with a very small tear / tiny loss only. Visually, there is light ring wear, very light rubbing/scuffing, a couple of very light creases/folds, and slight fading/discolouration visible under light. The main downgrade is at the corners and opening edge, showing moderate opening-edge wear with light corner bumps/fraying and very light general edge wear. There is light writing/stamping (“99”) on the top-right of the rear, with any sticker/residue confined to the top-right rear area. Overall presentation supports a VG+ sleeve.
How to read this: Sleeve scoring reflects presentation and structural integrity. Vinyl playback remains the primary grading driver.
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