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Welte Legacy Of Piano Beethoven Chopin Bach 7 1/2 IPS Reel Tape Welte Lot of 11

Welte Legacy Of Piano Beethoven Chopin Bach 7 1/2 IPS Reel Tape Welte Lot of 11

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Unlock a time capsule of musical genius with The Welte Legacy of Piano Treasures reel-to-reel tapes, where legendary pianists and composers from the golden age come back to life note by note. This extraordinary collection captures performances by icons like Ignacy Jan Paderewski, Claude Debussy, Camille Saint-Saëns, Edvard Grieg, Richard Strauss, and even Sergei Rachmaninoff himself—thanks to the groundbreaking Welte-Mignon reproducing piano system that preserved their touch, phrasing, and emotion in astonishing detail. Originally played in the early 20th century and later transferred to reel-to-reel, these recordings deliver a front-row seat to the artistry of Romantic and early Modern masters, blending dazzling virtuosity with deep lyricism. For collectors and classical buffs alike, this set isn’t just a reel-to-reel tape—it’s a sonic museum where the hands of history’s greatest musicians play directly for you, wrapped in rich vintage analog warmth.

Specifications:

  • Name: The Welte Legacy Of Piano Treasures
  • Tape Speed: 4 Track, Stereo, 7 1/2 IPS 
  • Tape Type: 7" Plastic Reel
  • Tape # Used (RTN 662 RTN 670 RTN 672) New (RCTM 663 RTN 664 RTN 665 RTN 666 RTN 667 RTN 668 RTN 669 RTN 671)
  • Title List:
    • RTN 662: Josef Hofman Performs In 1913, Mendelssohn, Handel, Beethoven
    • RCTM 663: Debussy & Ravel Perform Their Own Works In 1913
    • RTN 664: Ignace Jan Paderewski Performs In 1906, Beethoven, Chopin
    • RTN 665: Olga Samaroff Performs In 1908, Brahms, Wagner, Chopin
    • RTN 666: Camille Saint-Saens Performs His Own Works In 1905
    • RTN 667: Wladimir De Pachmann Performs In 1906, Chopin
    • RTN 668: Ferruccio Busoni Performs In 1905, Beethoven, Liszt, Chopin, Bach, Verdi
    • RTN 669: De Falla & Granados Perform Their Own Works In 1913
    • RTN 670: Teresa Carreno Performs In 1906, Beethoven, Chopin
    • RTN 671: Rudolph Ganz Performs In 1913, Liszt, Debussy & Others
    • RTN 672: Eugen D'Albert Performs In 1913, Schubert, Liszt, Grieg, Chopin

The tape shown in the pictures may not be the exact one you receive, especially if multiple copies exist for the listing.

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We have a 30-day return policy, which means you have 30 days after receiving your item to request a return.

To start a return, you can contact us at Stephen@SoundtrackHiFi.com.

If your return is accepted, we’ll send you a return shipping label, as well as instructions on how and where to send your package. Items sent back to us without first requesting a return will not be accepted.

You can always contact us for any return question at Stephen@SoundtrackHiFi.com.

Packaging
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Damages and issues
Shipping these fragile and heavy vintage items has its inherent risks. We do everything in our power to package these items for safe shipping and recommend, when possible, local pickup. Buyer accepts all risks with shipping items.

While it is rare for items to arrive damaged, upon receipt of your item, please inspect the package and your order and take photos of any damage you may find. Please contact us immediately if the item is defective, damaged or if you receive the wrong item, so that we can evaluate the issue and make it right.

Refunds
We will notify you once we’ve received and inspected your return, and let you know if the refund was approved or not. If approved, you’ll be automatically refunded on your original payment method within 10 business days. Please remember it can take some time for your bank or credit card company to process and post the refund.
If more than 15 business days have passed since we’ve approved your return, please contact us at Stephen@SoundtrackHiFi.com.

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