"looking for a really nice Beethoven 9th in mono or stereo"
phasecorrect-
Of the versions I’ve come across, I put this one as my recommendation. Both SQ and cool factor being released in 1959. Right during the period LP’s came with substantial reading material. Really, a collectors album.
Boston Symphony/Charles Munch conducting. RCA Living Stereo
https://www.discogs.com/release/6664275-Beethoven-Boston-Symphony-Munch-Leontyne-Price-Maureen-Forre...
My other pressings get no action.
A decent copy can be had for 20% of a primo copy.
My copy is close if not a top dollar press I found for cheap.
2nd movement CRANKED on a decent setup is a privilege to experience.
phasecorrect-
Of the versions I’ve come across, I put this one as my recommendation. Both SQ and cool factor being released in 1959. Right during the period LP’s came with substantial reading material. Really, a collectors album.
Boston Symphony/Charles Munch conducting. RCA Living Stereo
https://www.discogs.com/release/6664275-Beethoven-Boston-Symphony-Munch-Leontyne-Price-Maureen-Forre...
My other pressings get no action.
A decent copy can be had for 20% of a primo copy.
My copy is close if not a top dollar press I found for cheap.
2nd movement CRANKED on a decent setup is a privilege to experience.