More of the Music of Igor Stravinsky

• Excellent sound for this superb recording of Stravinsky’s ballet, with Double Plus (A++) grades on both sides of this vintage pressing (only the second copy to hit the site in nearly three years)
• It’s also remarkably quiet at the high end of Mint Minus Minus, a grade that even our most well-cared-for vintage classical titles have trouble playing at
• This spectacular Demo Disc recording is big, clear, rich, dynamic, transparent and energetic – here is the Mercury sound we love, and that is so hard to find
• “Petrushka brings music, dance, and design together in a unified whole. It is one of the most popular of the Ballets Russes productions.”
• 1960 was a great year for classical recordings – other Must Own orchestral releases can be found here.

This vintage Mercury pressing has the kind of Tubey Magical Midrange that modern records can barely BEGIN to reproduce. Folks, that sound is gone and it sure isn’t showing signs of coming back. If you love hearing INTO a recording, actually being able to “see” the performers, and feeling as if you are sitting in the studio with the band, this is the record for you. It’s what vintage all analog recordings are known for — this sound. (more…)