RCA Victor 5 LP box LDS 6706 GRVD R/S: Wagner - Die Walküre / Leinsdorf etc. For Sale

Richard Wagner – Die Walküre
RCA Victor Living Stereo / Soria Series 5-LP boxed set, conducted by Erich Leinsdorf with the London Symphony Orchestra.This is an early UK pressing of the celebrated RCA recording, featuring a major cast including Birgit Nilsson, Jon Vickers, George London, Gre Brouwenstijn, Rita Gorr and David Ward.Details:* Composer: Richard Wagner
* Title: Die Walküre
* RCA Victor Red Seal / Soria Series
* Living Stereo
* Catalogue number: LDS-6706
* 5 x 12” vinyl LP records
* 33⅓ RPM
* Early 1960s issue
* London Symphony Orchestra
* Conductor: Erich Leinsdorf
* Selected by the Metropolitan Opera
* Made in England from master recording
* Original presentation box
* Original RCA stereophonic inner sleeves
* Original illustrated booklet/libretto includedFeatured singers include:* Birgit Nilsson
* Jon Vickers
* George London
* Gre Brouwenstijn
* Rita Gorr
* David WardEarly pressing / matrix information:
Matrices photographed include:* N2RY-2677-3D
* N2RY-2686-1DThese early matrix suffixes are consistent with an early UK pressing rather than a later reissue.Condition:
Complete vintage boxed set with all five records present, together with the original RCA stereophonic inner sleeves, booklet and presentation box.The vinyl retains a good glossy appearance and appears generally clean, with light signs of previous handling/use visible under strong light. Records have not been fully play-tested.The original inner sleeves show some age-related creasing and wear. The outer presentation box remains intact and presentable, with some age-related wear, spotting and marking internally and around the edges, as shown in the photographs.Please study all photographs carefully as they form an important part of the condition description.A very attractive early RCA Living Stereo opera set, particularly collectible for the combination of Nilsson, Vickers, Leinsdorf, the London Symphony Orchestra and the Soria Series presentation.If you have any questions please ask.Thanks for looking.