Leonid Kogan, violin

Brahms: Violin Concerto in D major, Op.77

rare UK first press vinyl LP released 1960 on blue/gold COLUMBIA mono label with catalognumber 33CX 1692. 

Beautiful laminated flipback cover will little signs of time only, complete with original inner sleeve, and vinyl in pristine NEARMINT / MINT condition - perfect!  Vinyl looks hardly ever played ...

Famous performance by Leonid Kogan with Kyril Kondrashin conducting The Philharmonia Orchestra recorded with true audiophile soundquality. Compare with the UK ED1 Columbia SAX 2307 stereo counterpart pressing ... see photos.

Tracklist:

Brahms - Concerto In D Major, Op. 77
A First Movement : Allegro Non Troppo
B1 Second Movement : Adagio
B2 Third Movement : Allegro Glocoso

Edition Details:

Artist: Leonid Kogan (violin)
Conductor: Kyril Kondrashin
Orchestra: The Philharmonia Orchestra
Composer: Johannes Brahms
Label: Columbia 
Catalog Number: 33CX 1692
Country / Decade: United Kingdom, 1960s
Pressing / Edition: 1st UK Press (ED1), Blue/Gold Mono Label
Genre: Classical / Romantic / Concerto
Format: LP, 12", Mono

Condition:
Vinyl Near Mint (NM) — looks hardly ever played.
Sleeve Near Mint (NM) — beautiful laminated flipback cover with minimal signs of age, complete with original inner sleeve.

Performance & Sound:
Legendary 1960 Columbia recording of Brahms’ Violin Concerto performed by Leonid Kogan with Kyril Kondrashin conducting The Philharmonia Orchestra. Highly regarded among collectors for its power, lyricism, and sonic balance — a masterclass in phrasing and tonal control. The original UK first press on the blue/gold Columbia label (ED1) is especially prized for its natural presence, dynamic realism, and depth of tone. Compare with the rare stereo counterpart Columbia SAX 2307 — both editions remain the definitive reference for audiophiles and collectors alike.

Shipping & Packaging:

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