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Sviatoslav Richter – Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2 / Rimsky-Korsakoff Piano Concerto
1960 · US · Bruno Records · Vinyl LP Album
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- €37.97ref VA-CASBTMedia VG+ · Very Good PlusSleeve VG+🇩🇪 Ships from Germany
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Specifications
- Artist
- Sviatoslav Richter
- Genre
- Classical
- Year
- 1960
- Label
- Bruno Records
- Catalog number
- BR 14040
- Country
- US
Tracklist
- LSergei Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2 In C Minor, Opus 18
- Rimsky-Korsakoff Piano Concerto, Opus 30 in C Sharp Minor
About this record
Bruno Records' 1960 US pressing of Richter and Kondrashin's Rachmaninoff and Rimsky-Korsakoff concertos (catalogue BR 14040) sits in a narrow market: only 3 copies currently listed for sale, with a lowest asking price of $25.86 against a Mint guide value of $63.61. The wide spread between top and mid-grade copies—from $63.61 down to $30.13 in VG—reflects how heavily condition drives value on this classical LP.
What drives its value
This pressing commands a steep condition gradient. A Mint copy reaches $63.61, while NM drops to $56.91 and VG+ falls to $43.52; by VG the value halves to $30.13.
The current market snapshot shows 3 copies for sale with a floor of $25.86, suggesting most active listings cluster below guide price. Demand is modest but consistent: 7 collectors own it against 3 who want one, a ratio that indicates steady, not frenzied, collector interest.
As a US Bruno Records issue from 1960, this is neither a first pressing of the original Soviet release nor a later reissue; it occupies a middle tier in the Richter discography, valued more for the performance and artist pedigree than rarity.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the Bruno Records label, catalogue number BR 14040, and the 1960 US release date. The LP pairs Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2 with Rimsky-Korsakoff's Piano Concerto, performed by Sviatoslav Richter with the Moscow State Symphony Orchestra under Kiril Kondrashin.
Bruno Records did not apply a barcode to this issue. To grade accurately, examine the vinyl surface under bright light for hairline scratches and play-wear; classical LPs of this era are prone to groove damage from repeated needle contact.
Check the label for foxing or discoloration, common on Bruno pressings of this vintage. Listen for surface noise during quiet passages—Richter's interpretive restraint will expose any flaw in the pressing or playback chain.
A copy in VG condition will show light wear but remain fully playable without distraction.
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Frequently asked
How do I know if I have the Bruno Records pressing and not another label's issue?
Look at the label itself: it must read Bruno Records, not Decca, RCA, or any Soviet imprint. The catalogue number on the spine and label should be BR 14040. Bruno's label design from this period features distinctive typography and a specific color scheme; compare your copy against images of confirmed Bruno pressings from 1960 to rule out later reissues or foreign editions.
What is a VG+ copy worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ copy is valued at $43.52. This estimate reflects the guide's assessment as of its publication date; actual sales may vary depending on the seller's reputation, the specific pressing's history, and current market demand.
Why is there such a big jump in price between VG and Mint?
Classical LPs are extremely sensitive to playback wear. A Mint copy at $63.61 versus a VG copy at $30.13 shows that collectors of Richter's interpretations will pay a premium for unplayed or near-unplayed vinyl. Even light use—a few careful plays—drops value sharply because the performance itself is what matters; any audible degradation from surface noise or groove wear undermines the listening experience.
Only 3 copies are for sale right now. Does that mean it is rare?
Not necessarily rare, but currently scarce in the active market. The community data shows 7 people own one and 3 want one, suggesting the record exists in private collections but rarely turns up for sale. The lowest asking price of $25.86 indicates sellers are willing to move stock below guide value, which often signals a soft market rather than scarcity-driven demand.
Is this the original Soviet recording or a later reissue?
This is a 1960 US pressing by Bruno Records, not the original Soviet LP. Bruno Records licensed and reissued classical performances for the American market. It is neither a first pressing of the original nor a modern reissue, but rather a mid-tier release in Richter's Western discography from the early LP era.