Wagner: Das Rheingold

[2]

OSA 1309 [1959]

London Records

Stereo

Notes:

·      3-LP box set; original rainbow/sword cover

·      Black London Full Frequency Stereophonic Sound label record label

·      Includes booklet with notes and synopsis in English and libretto in German and English

·      Includes original ffss London Records-branded inner sleeves

·      These records have been cleaned

Artists: Kirsten Flagstad, Fricka; George London, Wotan; Set Svanholm, Loge; Gustav Nedlinger, Alberich; Georg Solti, conductor; The Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

Condition

Records 1 – 3

(note: these records have been played through in their entirety to determine grade)

Near Mint

[bright & shiny; very minor scuff on Record 1, Side 1, very minor scuffs on Record 3]

Record Cover

Near Mint

[includes booklet with notes and synopsis in English and libretto in German and English; includes original ffss London Records-branded inner sleeves]

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We grade both the record and the record cover using the standard Goldmine grading system: Mint; Near Mint; Very Good Plus (VG+); Very Good; Good; Fair; Poor.

For a record, we grade on three criteria: surface noise, luster and abrasions like scuff and scratch marks. For a record cover or sleeve, we grade on three criteria: general wear (including writing, tears or foxing), ring wear and seam wear/tears. The grade will reflect the absence of and/or presence of these criteria.

To better understand our grading, note the following:

• A Mint Record/Record Cover Grade is reserved exclusively for records that are still manufacturer sealed; in our opinion, that is the only way this grading can be accurately applied.
• A Near Mint Record Grade is reserved exclusively for a record that plays through as if it is brand new, with no surface noise, good luster and no abrasions; essentially, this is a Mint grading but for the fact that the record has been played.
• A Near Mint Record Cover Grade is reserved exclusively for a cover that has no discernable wear; oftentimes, these covers will still be in their original shrink wrap.
• Records and Record Covers that are graded between VG+ and Poor have some level of the grading criteria present (i.e., some surface noise, seam wear on top spine, etc.). 

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First, we acquire records from private sellers, estate sales and thrift stores that are as well-preserved and well-cared-for as possible.

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