RCA VICTOR LSC-2423 Shaded Dog 1st Press Fritz Reiner Chicago Symphony Living St

**RCA Victor LSC-2423 – Shaded Dog 1st Press – Fritz Reiner / Chicago Symphony – Living Stereo – NM Vinyl & Cover. Classic 1960 “Festival” Russian Spectacular – Audiophile Grail!** This is the **real deal** — the earliest Indianapolis-pressed “Living Stereo” issue with the iconic shaded Nipper, deep-groove vinyl, and that unmatched **3S/3S stamper sound** that audiophiles chase for decades. Recorded **March 13–14, 1959** at Orchestra Hall, Chicago Engineered by **Lewis Layton** – Producer: **Richard Mohr VINYL CONDITION: NEAR MINT (NM) - **Glossy, deep black vinyl** with full sheen - **No scratches, scuffs, or hairlines** under bright LED light - ** - **Original deep-groove pressing** with **K2RY-1891 / K2RY-1892** matrix etchings - **Shaded Dog label pristine** – no writing, stickers, or wear **COVER CONDITION: EXCELLENT (EX/NM-)** - **Original laminated gatefold jacket** – tight seams, no splits - **Vivid red & white graphics** – Reiner portrait sharp and unfaded - **Minimal corner wear** – one tiny bump top-right (see photo) **Why This Copy Stands Out:** - **True 1st pressing** (UE9 label style, 1960 Indianapolis run) - **Shaded Dog + Living Stereo + Deep Groove = Holy Trinity** - **Reiner/CSO at peak form** – explosive dynamics, thunderous brass, silky strings