Description Decca SXL 2178 - 2 x SINGLE SIDED TEST PRESSINGS - Beethoven - Piano Concerto Nos.1 & 2 - Wilhelm BACKHAUS - Hans SCHMIDT-ISSERSTEDT - CLASSIC DECCA SOUND - NM- - *** ULTRA RARE *** Description: Decca SXL 2178 - 2 x SINGLE SIDED TEST PRESSINGS - Original Pink / Blue Decca Test Pressing Labels - Early Decca 'Pancake' Pressing - Original Front Laminated 'Scalloped' Flipback Jacket - Beethoven - Piano Concerto No.1 in C Major - Piano Concerto No.2 in B Flat Major - Wilhelm Backhaus (Piano) - Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra - Hans Schmidt-Isserstedt - SUPERB PERFORMANCE - CLASSIC DECCA SOUND - NM- - *** ULTRA RARE *** Matrix: ZAL 4595-2E / ZAL 4596-1E Stamper: 1B / 1B BEST POSSIBLE SOUND !! Condition: Records are in NM- Condition - One light superficial non-sounding surface scuff towards the end of BAND 1, DISC 1 - Some very minor superficial sleeve traces on DISC 2, probably caused at the Decca Factory - OTHERWISE LOOKS UNPLAYED & IN PERFECT CONDITION - PERFECT NEAR MINT PLAYBACK (AMAZING SOUND !!!) Jacket is in EX+ Condition - See images SUPERB COPY! Shipping: Worldwide Additional Terms: Payments to be completed within 7 days of auction endRecorded delivery is required on all single / combined items valued at $50.00 or over All records are professionally packaged before shipping - records and jackets are packaged separately in sealed plastic sleeves - we use strong cardboard cruciform mailers / inserts All records are guaranteed - full refund will be issued (less shipping costs) upon safe return of the item(s) if you are not satisfied Listing and template services provided by inkFrog