Description BACH - PASSIONE DI SAN MATTEO ( Matthaus Passion ) VERY RARE COMPLETE SET 78 RPM (18 RECORDS , 36 FACES ) - FONIT / CETRA / POLYDOR , MADE IN ITALY 1942 FIRST 9 RECORDS COMES WITH HIS ORIGINAL BOX ( EX-) CATALOGUE NUMBERS FONIT / POLYDOR 96101 / 96109 , SECOND SET OF 9 RECORDS HAVE CATALOGUE NUMBER CETRA 8049 / 8057 AND THERE IS NOT ORIGINAL BOX EXAMPLE OF MATRIX STAMPER WRITTEN ON DEAD WAX , RECORD 8040 : 1925 4/4 GS5 , MECHAN. COPT. 1942 FIRST ITALIAN ISSUE OF THIS MASTERPIECE , SAME MATRIX NUMBER OF GERMAN POLYDOR BERLIN PHILARMONIC ORCHESTRA & BRUNO KITTEL CHORUS , CONDUCTED BY BRUNO KITTEL , WITH ; Tila Briem, Gusta Hammer, Walther Ludwig, Hans-Hermann Nissen, Fred Drissen , Erich Röhn (solo violin) This recording is considered a reference recording these 78's are a very important document about wartime recordings in Germany - a must for every collector due to the rarity to find the complete set. ALL THE RECORDS ARE IN GREAT CONDITIONS FROM EX to NEAR MINT (2) NEVERONE HAVE CRACKS OR HEAVY SCRATCHES , NOT WARPED ,ONLY LIGHT SCUFFS OR SOME LIGHT RUBS IN FEW SIDES , GREAT SOUND AND WONDERFUL RECORDING OF THIS BACH'S OPERA ! TESTED ON ONE TURNTABLE LENCO L/75 S , AND AUDIO-TECHNICA 3/SP MC CARTRIDGE , WEIGHT 5,5 GR. If a record's audio differs substantially from the visual grade, I will make note of it. I HAVE THE CAPACITY TO HANDLING THESE FRAGILE RECORDS , SO DON'T WORRY FOR THE SHIPPING I WILL USE ALL THE PRECAUTIONS TO SEND THE RECORDS FULL PROTECT WITH MANY PADDING , PLURIBALL , AND ALL THE CARE TO TO A FULLY SAFELY TRANSACTION . All my records i sell are fully cleaned with professional liquid for 78 records ,are fully tested with professional hi-fi systems and my grading is visible & playing , but i can not assure the same result if you have a different hi-fi system of mine + or - sensible (cartridge , tonearm , turntable ecc.) , but If you're unhappy with your purchase you may return it for a full refund , FOR SHIPPING COST EVERYONE WILL PAY THEIR ! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- this record comes from my personal collection and it's very well handled and preserved , take a look at my others similar auctions , i will sell in the next months many others 78 RPm records from my personal collection , keep me in your favorite sellers if you are interested . ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- L.P. or 78 RPM Visual Grading Standards Mint (1) (appear new or played twice , no wear at all) Near Mint (1-2) Almost New. Might have a slight paper scuff or hairline. Plays, with no noise that is due to visible imperfections.One of the Highest grade I use. Excellent (2 ) Very Clean Records, Well taken care of. Some light scuffs and hairlines, a few light marks. Plays very well with only few light clics or minimal surface noise . Very Good+ (3) Well taken care of. A few scuffs, possibly a few light scratches and marks. Minimum of distracting noise, some light rubs & light greying are possibles . Very Good (3/4) Not especially well taken care of, but not abused either. Light scratches, scuffs and marks. Plays with some background noise but is still enjoyable and collectible. Not totally gloss. Probably not kept in sleeve , greying is more evident , rubs are numerous . Very Good- (4) Many scratches, scuffs and marks which are more numerous than Vg. A bit more noise. Not much gloss. Good+ (4/5) Very Used , many scratches and marks, dirtier looking with little or no gloss. Plays through with moderate noise, distracting to some also up of level of music. May not be good enough for playing . Good (5) Possible jumps or skips. Noise approaching up the level of music. Probably has seen some some time on floor . THIS AND OTHERS 78 RPM SETS I WILL SELL FORWARD ARRIVE FROM A VERY IMPORTANT PRIVATE COLLECTION OF 78 RECORDS OF CLASSICAL MUSIC ONLY , CHAMBER MUSIC , SYMPHONIC , PIANO , VIOLIN , CELLO , OPERA TITLES . ATTENTION FOR US CUSTOMER $ 4 IS NOT CORRECT , HERE ON BOTTOM THERE IS THE DETAILED SHIPPING COST ; DON'T SEND PAYMENT BEFORE I HAVE SENT THE CORRECT INVOICE , THANKS . ******* Packing & Postage Fees With REGISTERED AIR MAIL (ARRIVES 7/10 WORKING DAYS WORLDWIDE) : Italia : 11.00 Euro con PACCO CELERE 3 (ARRIVA ENTRO 3 GIORNI LAVORATIVI IN TUTTA ITALIA) FINO A 20 Kg Europe: $18.00 (UNTIL 1/2 RECORDS , DEPEND FROM THE WEIGHT OF THE RECORD ) 1Kg MAX Rest Of The World : $24.00 (including Japan , Taiwan , South Korea ,USA , Canada ): (UNTIL 1/2 RECORDS , DEPEND FROM THE WEIGHT OF THE RECORD) 1 Kg MAX Europe: $ 22.00 IF IT'S MORE OF 1 KG.(UNTIL 2 KGs 5/7 RECORDS , DEPEND FROM THE WEIGHT OF THE RECORDS ) Rest Of The World (including Japan , Taiwan , South Korea ,USA , Canada ): $36.00 IF IT'S MORE OF 1 KG.(UNTIL 2 KGs 5/7 RECORDS , DEPEND FROM THE WEIGHT OF THE RECORDS ) FOR MULTIPLE RECORDS I WILL USE EMS or PACCO CELERE INTERNAZIONALE , (I WILL USE WITH THIS SHIPPING OPTION VERY LARGE PACK TO PROTECT AT THE BEST THE RECORDS WITH MANY PADDING , PLURIBALL AND CARBOARDS FROM THE RECORDS , SO THE WEIGHT WILL BE MANY MAJOUR OF THAT OF ONLY RECORDS ) (PRICE FOR EUROPE ) from 1 kg until 3 kg $ 50,00 from 3 kg until 5 kg $ 56,00 from 5 kg until 10 kg $70,00 from 10 kg until 15 kg $82,00 EMS (PRICE FOR WORLDWIDE , NO GOOD FOR AUSTRALIA , NEW ZELAND , BRAZIL , RUSSIA & AFRICA ) from 1 kg until 3 kg $ 60,00 from 3 kg until 5 kg $ 86,00 from 5 kg until 10 kg $ 110,00 from 10 kg until 15 kg $ 180,00 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note: I strive for 100% satisfaction, if you are unhappy with any aspect of the transaction, let me know and I'll do everything I can to make it right. 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