RCA Living Stereo Vinyl Shootout - Dvorak Slavonic Dances

In this video, I dive into one of RCA Living Stereo’s most spirited releases: Dvořák’s Slavonic Dances (LSC-2419), performed by the London Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Jean Martinon—a performance full of vitality and rhythmic charm. Recorded at the legendary Kingsway Hall by Decca’s Kenneth Wilkinson, this recording is an audiophile favorite for a reason. I compare three distinct pressings of this iconic album: -An original “Shaded Dog” 1-S pressing -The Classic Records reissue, mastered by Bernie Grundman -The RCA Victrola “Plum Label” edition Each offers a different take on the sonic presentation—some more successful than others. I also weave in personal reflections, and reference commentary from trusted classical vinyl experts, offering both an emotional and technical view on what makes a pressing stand out. Whether you’re deep into RCA Living Stereo collecting or just discovering the magic of these 1960s Decca-engineered recordings, this video will help you decide which pressing is worth chasing—and which one to avoid. Which of these do you own? Have you heard this recording on any other format? Drop your thoughts in the comments! Related Video: Sweet Vinyl Sugar Cube SC-1 Mini - A Revolution In Vinyl Playback? https://youtu.be/pDBT1lJy2t0 Audiophilia Review: https://www.audiophilia.com/reviews/2024/11/11/the-sweetvinyl-sugarcube-sc-1-mini Reference System -VPI Scout with Classic Platter Upgrade -JMW Memorial Tonearm -VPI Analog Drive System -Hana ML MC Cartridge -Phasemation PP-500 MC Cartridge -Perpetuum Ebner PE 6060 Turntable -Ortofon Quintet Black MC Cartridge -Miyajima Labs Infinity Mono MC Cartridge -ModWright PH 9.0 Tube Phono Preamplifier -Cayin A-50T Integrated Tube Amplifier -System Audio Pandion 30 Loudspeakers -Degritter Ultrasonic Record Cleaner -VPI 16.5 Vacuum Record Cleaner -Sweetvinyl Sugarcube SC-1 Mini -Pioneer RT-707 Reel To Reel Tape Deck -Ramar Record Brush The reference system is wired exclusively with Audio Art cables. 00:00 Introduction 00:33 What Makes It Special 01:22 Collecting RCA Living Stereo Video 02:02 Support 02:19 About the 1-S Pressing 03:27 The Other Pressings 03:38 Question: Why No AP Reissue 05:25 What Does Valin Say About LSC-2419? 06:59 General Characteristics 07:45 The Classic Records Pressing 11:44 The Shaded Dog 1-S 13:14 The Plum Label Victrola 15:51 Conclusion @vpiindustries @acousticsoundsks