Uploaded December 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
One of the greatest violin records in my collection is a Capitol Full Dimensional Stereo release of a collection of short works for Violin and Orchestra titled Milstein Masterpieces. It was during a search of currently available classical vinyl that I remembered that Analogue Productions had done this title as a one-off. I believe it is the only Capitol classical record ever reissued by Chad Kassem. That he chose this title is revealing, because not only is it one of the greatest violin records and a superb-sounding recording, but it's also extremely rare, with originals in near-mint condition reaching $500.00!
In this video I talk about the time I acquired my original, my recent audition of it, and how it compares to the reissue which as of this publication is still available.
Capitol SP-8528 Milstein Masterpieces features Nathan Milstein in a program of works by Mozart, Beethoven, Wieniawski, Novacek, Stravinsky, and Saint Saens, for violin and Orchestra. The set was conducted by Walter Susskind with The Concert Arts Orchestra.
The 2017 reissue is mastered all analog from the original master tape by Kevin Gray at Cohearant. The record was pressed on 200gm vinyl at Quality Record Pressing, and housed in a heavy-duty tip-on jacket by Stoughton Printing
00:00 Introduction
00:56 Support
01:21 Finding The Original
03:04 The Classical Reissue Situation
04:47 The Sound Of The Original
06:33 The Analogue Productions Reissue
08:21 Other Noteworthy Milstein Records
09:01 Conclusion
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One of the greatest violin records in my collection is a Capitol Full Dimensional Stereo release of a collection of short works for Violin and Orchestra titled Milstein Masterpieces. It was during a search of currently available classical vinyl that I remembered that Analogue Productions had done this title as a one-off. I believe it is the only Capitol classical record ever reissued by Chad Kassem. That he chose this title is revealing, because not only is it one of the greatest violin records and a superb-sounding recording, but it's also extremely rare, with originals in near-mint condition reaching $500.00!
In this video I talk about the time I acquired my original, my recent audition of it, and how it compares to the reissue which as of this publication is still available.
Capitol SP-8528 Milstein Masterpieces features Nathan Milstein in a program of works by Mozart, Beethoven, Wieniawski, Novacek, Stravinsky, and Saint Saens, for violin and Orchestra. The set was conducted by Walter Susskind with The Concert Arts Orchestra.
The 2017 reissue is mastered all analog from the original master tape by Kevin Gray at Cohearant. The record was pressed on 200gm vinyl at Quality Record Pressing, and housed in a heavy-duty tip-on jacket by Stoughton Printing
00:00 Introduction
00:56 Support
01:21 Finding The Original
03:04 The Classical Reissue Situation
04:47 The Sound Of The Original
06:33 The Analogue Productions Reissue
08:21 Other Noteworthy Milstein Records
09:01 Conclusion
If you particularly enjoyed this video, please consider a small one time donation to the channel! You can do so easily by clicking the "Thanks" button in the row of icons just below the title. Any amount truly helps and is greatly appreciated.
The Pressing Matters Amazon Affiliate Storefront
amazon.com/shop/thepressingmatters
(As an an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchase
Reference System
-VPI Scout with Classic Platter Upgrade
-JMW Memorial Tonearm
-VPI Analog Drive System
-Hana ML MC Cartridge
-ModWright PH 9.0 Tube Phono Pre
-Cayin A-50T Integrated Tube Amplifier
-System Audio Pandion 30 Loudspeaker
-Tributaries Series 8 Interconnect
-Herron Audio Interconnect Cable
-Panamax M5300PM Power Filter
-Degritter Ultrasonic Record Cleaner
-VPI 16.5 Vacuum Record Cleaner
-Sweetvinyl Sugarcube SC-1 Mini
Studer Revox A77 Reel To Reel Tape Deck
@acousticsoundsks
