EMI HMV ASD 260: Sargent's Sibelius Symphony #1
Sibelius: Symphony No. 1 in E Minor
BBC Symphony Orchestra
Sir Malcolm Sargent, conductor
Pressing: UK, ED1, white/gold
Date first published: 1958
Stampers: 2YEA 73-6, 2YEA 74-3
Performance: 7/10
Sound: 5/10
Price range: $25-153 (mean $52) on popsike.com
Comments: Hard to know if it's because of a stamper issue or what, but I was not a fan of this pressing. The sound was pretty horrid overall, with plenty of distortion throughout much of the recording. String tone was rather harsh and grainy. I'd be interested to know if anyone else's experience has been similar. I am pretty sure this was released as a semi-circle label pressing as well, and it would be interesting to compare. Sadly, another ASD, with seemingly good potential, to pass on.
ASD260 Sibelius: Symphony 1 BBCSO Sargent CFP 132 $50
ReplyDeleteThe cfp may be the one then.
Yes, I wouldn't be surprised if the CFP mopped up some of the distortion on this one.
ReplyDeleteMy copy has the same pressing numbers as yours 6/3. Although I haven't played it in a long while I can't remember being impressed with the recording. I'll have to give it another listen to confirm though
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