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Dorati 1812 On Mercury Living Presence - Diff. Pressings?

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This one goes out to the Mercury experts in the forum. I have now assembled 4 copies of this performance..but all the LP's are different! I now have the stereo and mono pressings of the LP with Capriccio Italien as the coupling, and the same for the LP with Wellington's Victory as the coupling. The question is..which is the "original" performances. Also, my stereo copy of the one coupled w/ Wellington's Victory is a Mint white label promo with RFR 1 stamper markings on both sides and "For Broadcast Only" printed on the labels and the jackets. Anyone know what this might be worth in the "open" market? The mono pressing of the same LP was actually sealed when I bought from Goodwill for two bucks....

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The mono is the finer performance. (nt) clarkjohnsen 11:20:44 03/01/01 (1)
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- Re: The mono is the finer performance. (nt) Muzikmike 13:53:01 03/01/01 (0)
  mmmmm! Now that's bass! Heavy on the 30 weight, Mom!
I love my neighbors, BUT... SE 05:42:39 03/01/01 (1)
Speaking of the 1812...
I really enjoy the Mercury recording. I'd just like to let everyone know (in case they don't already) that Telarc is about to issue an ENTIRELY NEW 1812+...
1. 1812 Overture, Op. 49

2. Polonaise from Eugene Onegin, Op. 24

3. Capriccio Italien, Op. 45

4. Marche Slave, Op. 31

5. Waltz from Eugene Onegin, Op. 24

6. Festival Coronation March

7. Cossack Dance from Mazeppa
They're using DSD high resolution technology (sounds great on "Redbook" CDs too) AND it's going to be the CHORAL version of the work. I know it's premature, but my bet is that hindsight will be for the sake of fond memories. Here's a link:
- I'm sorry, Officer, my rock n' roll soul got the better of me :-)
- Re: I believe my mom has that CD... John-from Seattle 12:29:35 03/01/01 (0)
  That was purchased in either the late 80's or early 90's. I remember playing it on my old Pioneer CDP, cheap Sansui integrated and vintage early 70's Sansui speakers and man oh, man, the woofers did some serious excursions on the cannons...
  That BOOM! made some well made 12" woofers moves some serious air and these speakers are ported, but have damping material in the ports. Excellent disc. Haven't listened to it in years.
  John.
You remind me of me! Muzikmike 22:31:01 02/28/01 (2)
You're gonna say, "Duh!" But I assure you, you're not alone!
If you check the liner notes of the Wellington it reads, "...In this second recording..."
I. SOOO glad I didn't ask...:) Wouldn't it be wonderful if we were perfect! It cudda been me!
- Duh! See what I mean! Muzikmike 22:52:03 02/28/01 (1)
  I didn't answer the question completely! The 1812 was recorded in the mono era, then again in the stereo era. That explains your 4 different copies, one original mono, one reissue with the Wellington, one stereo and one the mono edition of the stereo...am I correct or am I Homerizing?
  So...then I read more on the back of the mono Wellington and I find the Wellington was done in the stereo era...the only copy I have of the Wellington is mono...see...I AM Homerizing! The stereo copy I have is the Cappriccio. There may be some answers in the link, I gotta go to bed!
  - http://www.4music.net/hifiheaven/mercury/index.html
  - Re: Duh! See what I mean! alexc 21:06:43 03/01/01 (0)
    Thank you!. I have stereo and mono copies of BOTH the Wellington and the Capriccio. I guess I should stop worrying about it an enjoy the music. However, one final question..on all but the stereo Wellington, surface noise is VERY prominent on my rig despite thorough cleanings w/ a VPI. Anyone else experience the same? Any "solution"?

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