Hermann Scherchen – conductor

The English Baroque Orchestra  -  Englisches Barock-Orchester,

Béla Bartók:

Orchestersuite Nr. 1 C-Dur, BWV 1066
Orchestersuite Nr. 2 H-Moll, BWV 1067
Orchestersuite Nr. 3 D-Dur, BWV 1068
Orchestersuite Nr. 4 D-Dur, BWV 1069

rare German first press (ED1) WHITE LABEL SAMPLE TESTPRESS 2LP set released 1960 by Deutsche Grammophon Gesellschaft (DGG) on HELIODOR WESTMINSTER SERIE mono labels (no stereo edition exists) with catalog numbers 478 050 and 478 051.

Note that on the white labels it states “UNVERKÄUFLICHE MUSTERPLATTE” (“SAMPLE COPY - NOT FOR SALE”).

Released in generic original white DGG sleeve, as no printed covers were provided for these internal test pressings.

Both vinyl in pristine NEARMINT / MINT condition - perfect! Vinyl looks unplayed ...

Details:
Label: Heliodor Westminster Serie by Deutsche Grammophon Gesellschaft (DGG) – White Label Mono
Catalog No.: 478 050 & 478 051
Country / Year: Germany / 1960
Pressing: First German Testpress (ED1)
Format: LP, 12", White Label Promo
Genre: Classical / 20th Century / Orchestral

Condition:
Vinyl – Near Mint (NM): clean surfaces, mirror gloss, plays quietly throughout.
Sleeve – Original generic DGG sleeve as issued with sample copies.

Performance & Sound:
A legendary recording of Bartók’s Music for Strings, Percussion and Celesta, one of Ferenc Fricsay’s most intense and atmospheric interpretations.
The 1960 DGG Heliodor mono masters deliver exceptional transparency, dynamic contrasts, and precision — often cited as a reference among mid-century German recordings.

Collector Note:

This white label Musterplatte editions were pressed in very limited numbers for DGG’s internal review and radio circulation — predating commercial release copies. An exceptional rarity in this condition.

Shipping & Packaging

All records are professionally packed in rigid four-lax LP mailers to prevent corner or seam damage.
Worldwide tracked shipping via DHL Paket. Combined shipping available.

EU countries:
$24.90 USD – up to 5 kg
$34.90 USD – up to 10 kg

Non-EU (US / Canada / Asia / Japan / Korea / China / Australia):
$39.90 USD – up to 1 kg (1–3 LPs)
$44.90 USD – up to 2 kg (4–6 LPs)
$59.90 USD – up to 5 kg (≈ 20 LPs)
$89.90 USD – up to 10 kg (≈ 40 LPs)

UK / Norway:
$39.90 USD – up to 5 kg
$54.90 USD – up to 10 kg

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