Symphonic Treasures, 14 (1967) Vinyl LP • Eugene Ormandy, Tchaikovsky, Grieg

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Still in ORIGINAL SHRINK-WRAP (opened). Vinyl plays nicely; a few light hairlines (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges (front/back); split and tear in shrink near bottom-right of front, tear in shrink on leftb . Inner-sleeve is original (generic white). Spine is unbroken, clean and easy-to-read. Minor shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. Release date is approximately from the mid-60s. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Opus 46
2. Symphony No. 8 In B Minor "Unfinished"

About The Record:

Symphonic Treasures, 14 released on Disc Records, is part of a long-running series of budget vinyl LPs from the 1970s that aimed to bring classical symphonic masterpieces to a broader audience through affordable compilations. This installment features a curated selection of orchestral works by renowned composers such as Tchaikovsky, Rimsky-Korsakov, and Grieg, performed by various ensembles under conductors like Antal Doráti and Eugene Ormandy, capturing the grandeur of pieces like Capriccio Italien and Peer Gynt suites. Historically significant as an example of the era's popularization of classical music via mass-market recordings, the series contributed to the accessibility of high-fidelity symphonic music during a time when hi-fi home audio systems were becoming household staples, bridging elite concert halls with everyday listeners. The album's production reflects the technological advancements in vinyl pressing and stereo sound of the mid-1970s, making it a snapshot of cultural democratization in music consumption. No hit singles emerged from this instrumental collection, as it was designed for album play rather than radio-friendly tracks.