Fritz Reiner – Richard Strauss: Also Sprach Zarathustra ( RCA Living Stereo 45 RPM Series) Analogue Productions 180 Gram 45RPM Double Vinyl LP

Few orchestral recordings have achieved the status of Also Sprach Zarathustra as conducted by Fritz Reiner. Captured during the golden era of RCA Living Stereo, this performance is revered not only for its interpretive authority but also for its extraordinary recorded sound. This Analogue Productions 180-gram 45RPM double vinyl LP presents the recording in its most revealing and uncompromising analogue form.

Cut at 45RPM, the grooves allow for greater resolution, wider dynamic range and superior transient response. The result is a presentation of astonishing realism: the opening sunrise erupts with monumental weight and control, timpani strikes are visceral yet precise, and the orchestra’s full power is conveyed without congestion or strain. Quiet passages benefit just as much — delicate woodwind lines, string textures and hall ambience emerge with remarkable clarity and spatial definition.

Analogue Productions’ meticulous all-analogue mastering approach preserves the integrity of the original tapes, avoiding tonal exaggeration while maximising transparency and musical flow. Spreading the work across two LPs ensures optimal groove geometry, reduced distortion and a calm, unforced presentation even during the score’s most demanding crescendos.

This is not simply a reissue; it is a reference-grade demonstration of what high-quality analogue playback can achieve with great source material. For classical collectors, audiophiles and anyone seeking a definitive orchestral showpiece on vinyl, this edition of Also Sprach Zarathustra stands among the finest classical pressings available.

Features

• 180g heavyweight double vinyl LP, cut at 45RPM for maximum resolution
• Part of the prestigious RCA Living Stereo reissue programme
• Mastered and pressed by Analogue Productions using an all-analogue chain
• Vast dynamic range with exceptional bass depth and orchestral scale
• Outstanding soundstage width, depth and instrumental separation
• Reduced distortion and superior transient accuracy versus standard LPs
• A true reference recording for high-end turntable and hi-fi systems