Original 2013 EU limited edition of 3000 individually numbered copies (this is 0588/3000) 6LP box set. On DECCA label. Catalogue No: SXL 2400. Barcode: 028947859000.
This unique LP set features six outstanding Decca recordings from the golden era of analogue stereo recording. It spans a period of twenty years from 1954 - the early days of stereo - through to 1974 when analogue stereo recording had achieved an unprecedented level of sonic excellence and Deccas ffss (full Frequency Stereophonic Sound) was internationally acclaimed.
Besides showcasing Deccas important enduring artist collaborations Ansermet / Suisse Romande, Kertesz / LSO, Maazel / Vienna, and Solti / Chicago the albums also demonstrate the key recording venues so carefully selected by Deccas engineering and production team during the period.
Newly presented in luxury 180gm vinyl pressings the set also includes a new book detailing the history of the Decca Sound from this period.
Limited-Edition set of 6 acclaimed ffss recordings from the stereo analogue years a true golden era of recording.
Original cover art used for each sleeve.
180gsm vinyl from the acclaimed Optimal pressing plant. Multilingual booklet contains articles on the development of ffss, the artists, and the venues. Full recording information on each album and numerous photographs. Analogue orchestral recordings from Decca are the absolute cornerstone of audiophile collections around the world.
LP 1
Ravel: L Enfant et les sortilèges
LP 2
Rossini: Overture to La Gazza Ladra
Rossini: Overture to La Scala di Seta
Rossini: Overture to Il Barbiere di Siviglia
Rossini: Overture to Semiramide
Rossini: Overture to Guglielmo Tell
