The very best Sibelius recordings in analog


Jean Sibelius, the great Finnish composer, wrote magnificent symphonies. We are celebrating Finland´s 100th Anniversary and Sibelius´ music as well.
Please tell your favorite analog recordings of his best work, I really would appreciate.
  
One of mine is the Lorin Maazel ´s 60´s symphonies on Decca label. 
Sibelius reputation rests chiefly on his great symphonies, seven spectacular creations, all with their particular points of grandeur and originality.

Originally released between 1963 and 1968 Maazel´ s Sibelius cycle met with critical acclaim. Particularly praised is Maazel´s interpretation of the Fourth Symphony in the Vienna Philharmonics only recording of the work.

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Much as I also like the Maazel you really do need to check out Paavo Berglund and the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra on EMI. The original single disc issues are the best available although a little pricy as a set. The Greensleeve reissues are readily available and dirt cheap so give a good intro to the performances and recordings while you seek out the original Angels

of course I assume you already own the RCA Living Stereo Gibson Symph #5, Monteux #2 and the Heifetz Violin Concerto as these are old hi-fi chestnuts, but still very good! I rate the Classic records 45rpm issues as best 
@schubert i got mine from Brett Grant at http://www.classicrecords.co.uk/. He sold me a set of the individual original releases. He’s got good prices and excellent quality.

Theres also this this set on Discogs at a good price. https://www.discogs.com/sell/release/3548457?ev=rb