Early 3LP) Charles Mackerras - Handel/Mozart Messiah

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This is a 3LP box set released in 1974 by Archiv Produktion, a historic German early music label, featuring Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's arrangement (KV 572) of Georg Friedrich Handel's masterpiece oratorio, "Messiah." Conducted by the renowned Sir Charles Mackerras, this is a historic masterpiece recording featuring the ORF Symphonieorchester and Chorus, along with the greatest vocalists of the era such as Edith Mathis (Soprano) and Peter Schreier (Tenor). • Release Year Verification: The text "℗ 1974 Polydor Int." is clearly printed on the center left of the label. This is a pressing from the original 1974 worldwide first release of this record set (Box Set No. 2723 019). • Label Design Features: It features the original form with blue text on a silver matte background, which is the typical 1970s design of the Archiv label, with three blue borders surrounding the top. • Country of Manufacture: This is a UK First Pressing with the text "MADE IN ENGLAND" printed on the top of the label. (Although Archiv is a German label, this version was pressed in a UK factory for distribution in English-speaking regions at the time.) * Records: EX++ to NM grade In good condition for its age, with only minor hairline scratches * Jacket: Good (Please refer to photos) More discounts are available for bulk purchases Due to packaging issues regarding volume, I will only trade for orders over 50,000 KRW ^^ Both direct transactions and shipping are available Free shipping on orders over 100,000 KRW Cash on delivery: 5,000 KRW

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