As I've written several times recently, this has been my favorite performance of 'The Planets' for decades. Available initially on LP ASD-3649 and with the same cover pic, I now have it on a couple EMI CDs, numbered CDM 7 64748 2 and 7243 5 67749 2 6, with the latter having the Enigma Variations first on the disc.
I also wrote recently, here and elsewhere, that CHANDOS's newish release with Davis also is excellent and is my favorite multichannel version. It may well turn into my favorite (period).
Both are excellent, and no other version is quite as 'just right'.
We are indeed blessed with many good versions of this masterpiece on disc. Long live choice!
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