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Beethoven, Symphony No 7, Fritz Reiner, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, RCA Victor, Red Seal, Living Stereo, ECS-11, reel to reel, 7.5 ips, 2-track, in-line heads, classical tape, vintage hi fi
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  • Beethoven, Symphony No 7, Fritz Reiner, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, RCA Victor, Red Seal, Living Stereo, ECS-11, reel to reel, 7.5 ips, 2-track, in-line heads, classical tape, vintage hi fi
  • Beethoven: Symphony No. 7, Fritz Reiner- 2 track Reel to Reel Tape, 7 1/2 IPS
  • Beethoven: Symphony No. 7, Fritz Reiner- 2 track Reel to Reel Tape, 7 1/2 IPS
  • Beethoven: Symphony No. 7, Fritz Reiner- 2 track Reel to Reel Tape, 7 1/2 IPS
  • Beethoven: Symphony No. 7, Fritz Reiner- 2 track Reel to Reel Tape, 7 1/2 IPS
  • Beethoven: Symphony No. 7, Fritz Reiner- 2 track Reel to Reel Tape, 7 1/2 IPS
  • Beethoven: Symphony No. 7, Fritz Reiner- 2 track Reel to Reel Tape, 7 1/2 IPS
  • Beethoven: Symphony No. 7, Fritz Reiner- 2 track Reel to Reel Tape, 7 1/2 IPS
Beethoven: Symphony No. 7, Fritz Reiner- 2 track Reel to Reel Tape, 7 1/2 IPS
$175.00

Condition: Excellent
Description

RCA’s early stereo‐orthophonic reel of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7, performed by Fritz Reiner and the Chicago Symphony. These late-’50s Red Seal tapes are known for punchy dynamics and a vivid stereo picture, bringing out the rhythmic drive and elegant phrasing of Reiner’s interpretation. A strong early stereo document of one of the CSO’s signature performances, delivered at 7½ IPS for maximum clarity and presence.
Details

Album: Symphony No. 7

Conductor: Fitz Reiner

Orchestra:

  • Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Label: RCA Victor

Year of Release: 1958

Duplicator: RCA Victor

Country: United States

Genre:

  • Classical

Reel: 7 1/2 IPS 7 inch Tape, 2 Track Tape

Condition Notes:

  • Box: Good, shelf-ware
  • Sound Quality: Excellent
Track List

Beethoven — Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92 (complete)
Tape Review

Reiner’s Beethoven Seventh with the Chicago Symphony is famous for its drive, clarity, and sheer momentum. The performance has an electric sense of forward motion, with tight rhythmic control and huge impact in the climaxes, while still keeping the inner voices and orchestral balance remarkably clean.

This era of RCA Chicago recordings is also prized for its vivid, natural stereo sound. On tape, the presentation feels smooth and robust with real orchestral weight, strong brass, and an effortless flow that makes this title an easy “gateway” into classical listening for anyone coming from rock or jazz.
The Half-Track Golden Age (and How We Got There)

Two-track stereo reels grew out of early post-war tape, when consumer releases were mostly mono (often with a “flip the reel” second side). Once in-line two-track (half-track) became standard, big tracks at 7.5 ips made great jazz and classical sound incredibly real. The industry eventually moved to 4-track because it was cheaper and offered more playing time- learn more here.

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