Reiner/CSO – Also Sprach Zarathustra Classic Records 180 gram LP

$60.00

A copy of Also Sprach Zarathustra by Reiner and the Chicago Symphony, pressed by Classic Records on 180 gram vinyl

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Offered for sale is a copy of the Classic Records reissue of Also Sprach Zarathustra, by Fritz Reiner and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, pressed on 180 gram vinyl, originally released in 1960 by RCA as LSC-1806.

About this copy: The copy offered for sale is pressed on 180 gram vinyl for optimum sound quality.  This is an early pressing; the disc is packaged in a printed cover with a sticker indicating that this is copy 1-0964 of a limited edition.  There is no mention of “Quiex, 200 Gram, or Clarity” on the cover.  TThe covers duplicate the original cover art and the labels duplicate the original RCA “shaded dog” labels.

A great copy of a highly sought out and legendary classical title.  Cover and record are in M- condition.

Background: Originally released in 1960, RCA’s release of Also Sprach Zarathustra by Fritz Reiner and the Chicago Symphony has become one the most sought-after classic records ever released, with original U.S. pressings selling for $500 or more.

In the 1990s, Classic Records earned a solid reputation by reissuing long-out-of-print and highly sought out classical titles originally released by RCA in the late 1950s and early 1960s.  These RCA pressings offered great dynamics and wide, impressive soundstages.

Unfortunately, they also sold in limited numbers when new and finding mint used copies has become quite difficult.  Classic Records began reissuing many of these titles in the mid 1990s, first as 180 gram 33 1/3 LPs, and later as limited edition pressings cut at 45 RPM on multiple, single-sided discs for optimum sound quality.  Some of these titles were pressed multiple times at different weights and types of vinyl.

Shortly before they went out of business in 2010, Classic began experimenting with clear, “Clarity” vinyl, which offered a quieter playing surface than black vinyl.  Only a few titles were released using this formulation.

 

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Additional information

Weight 14 oz
Dimensions 12.4 × 12.4 × 0.2 in