Columbia 45 rpm vinyl record Danse Macabre Saint-Saëns Berlioz Sibelius Markevitch

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Description

45 rpm vinyl record presented in a picture sleeve with an abstract design of golden and grey organic shapes. The visible side highlights three classical works: Saint-Saëns' "Danse Macabre", Berlioz's "Dance of the Sylphs", and Sibelius's "Valse Triste". The titles are inscribed in golden capital letters on a grey and gold background, with an elegant typography.

The sleeve mentions the performance by The Philharmonia Orchestra, conducted by Igor Markevitch, a renowned conductor. The Columbia logo, placed at the bottom right, confirms the production label. The reference "ESBF 137" is visible in the upper right corner of the sleeve. The upper left edge shows a slight crease and the corners show some signs of wear, indicating a used item.

The vinyl itself is only partially visible on the right; no details of the record's central label are observable in this photo. The sleeve, in a classic 45 rpm format, has a flexible cardboard structure, with a light used patina and some handling marks on the front.

The main colours are matte gold, taupe grey, and black, giving the whole a sober and elegant aesthetic, typical of Columbia's mid-20th century classical editions. No major defects are visible, apart from signs of wear on the edges and some superficial marks. No other accessories or documents are visible in the image.

Condition

Used item and sold as is. Sleeve with visible signs of wear on the corners and lower edge. Superficial wear consistent with the age and use of a vinyl record. The record has not been tested and its full visual condition is not observable in this photo.

Did you know? The conductor Igor Markevitch, mentioned on this Columbia edition, was a major interpreter of the symphonic repertoire in the 20th century. He conducted many reference recordings with The Philharmonia Orchestra, notably for French and Russian works, and contributed to the rediscovery of classical scores on vinyl record.

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