Dvorak From the New World Symphony Decca SXL 2289 Stereo Istvan Kertesz. FIRST EDITION. WBG ED1 LP

Istvan Kertesz & the Vienna Philharomonic Orchestra.  Dvorak, From The New World, Symphony No.5 (which becomes 9 in the new numbering order) In E Minor OP.95

EXTREMELY RARE STEREO FIRST RELEASE DEEP GROOVE VINYL LP

 Gatefold Cover

On the rim of the label at 10.00 oclock are printed the words ORIGINAL RECORDING BY

Matrix:

SIDE 1: ZAL 5172 2E

SIDE 2:  ZAL 5173 1E

This was a one off Gatefold sleeve design immediately after they stopped blue back sleeves, and is one of the most sought after 1st generation SXLs.

 The only SXL that comes with a gatefold sleeve. A rare item! 

I have carefully playgraded both sides. There are no scratches and only light superficial marks on each side.  Plays in VG condition. Big solid stereo sound throughout. 

The gatefold cover is in glossy conditon with marks or writing, tears, or splits. Slight foxing at top edge of inside only.  Cover in VG+ condition. 

In the original FFSS Decca blue white sleeve, inside the gatefold cover. 

I grade conservatively.