Description LEONID KOGAN CONSTANTIN SILVESTRI BEETHOVEN: Violin Concerto in D major, Op.61 Columbia Records SAX 2386 UK-1960 12" stereo LP WEIGHT: 388 grams (incl.box) SEE LIST FOR SHIPPING PRICES > Leonid Kogan - violin Constantin Silvestri conducts Orchestre de la Societe du Conservatoire Original UK Columbia blue/silver stereo label. In original inner sleeve. Very first pressing! Matrixnos: YLX-1052-1/YLX-1053-1 G R A D E D Record side 1: NEAR MINT/MINT Record side 2: NEAR MINT/MINT Sleeve: NEAR MINT/MINT Overall: Lovely LP in absolute NEAR MINT/MINT condition. Everything is AS NEW really. MINT copy! This is one, of many records, from a sound engineers private archive. The huge collection was revealed after his death a few years ago. He worked for famous record companies from the 30's until late 60's and was a dedicated music lover. The collection consists of mainly classical and opera recordings, but also of some jazz and pop/rock records. Everything is in EXCELLENT, NEAR MINT or MINT condition. After buying his records, he taped them onto a Revox reel player and then archived the vinyl. It is like visiting a record shop with new 40 - 60 years old records! I'm very proud to offer these records for sale here at eBay! I guarantee satisfaction - otherwise money back! PLEASE NOTE THAT I AM LOCATED IN SWEDEN, EUROPE. EBAY FORCED ME TO STATE THIS LOW SHIPPING COST. THE REAL COSTS CAN BE VIEWED HERE BELOW! P O S T A G E and P A C K I N G 7" EP & REEL TAPES EUROPE US / ASIA & WORLDWIDE UP TO 250 GRAMS $6 $8 250 - 500 GRAMS $10 $12 500 - 1000 GRAMS $18 $21 10" & 12" LPs UP TO 500 GRAMS $11 $13 500 - 1000 GRAMS $21 $23 1000 - 2000 GRAMS $31 $35 OVER 2 Kg - PLEASE ASK. ADD $8 FOR REGISTRATION / INSURANCE. ALL PARCELS ARE SENT FIRST CLASS AIRMAIL. I PREFER PAYPAL. OTHERWISE - CONTACT ME. RECORD GRADING MINT The record itself is in brand new condition. I only grade SEALED records as MINT. The cover and any extra items are also unused in AS NEW condition. NEAR MINT A nearly perfect record, with only the slightest cosmetic flaw - no audible defect. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable. EXCELLENT The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and/or creasing. VERY GOOD The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Labels may be marred by writing, or have tape or stickers (or their residue) attached. Please visit my other auctions for more great recordings from the golden era of classical recordings, the 50's & 60's.