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Classic Record RCA 45 rpm reissues - Which?

Can anyone recommend any of the 45 rpm classical reissues of RCAs from Classic Records? What I've heard is a mixed bag, but the 45 rpm reissue of the Mercury Firebird clearly demonstrates that Classic Records can get it right.

Comments appreciated on the following 45 rpm reissues:
LSC-2341-45 Saint-Saens Symphony 3 (Organ), Munch
LSC-2322-45 Shostakovich Age of Gold Ballet Suite, Martinon
LSC-2150-45 Prokofiev Lt. Kije, Reiner
LSC-2767-45 Rozsa Violin Concerto, Hendl/Heifetz
LSC-1900-45 Berlioz Symphonie Fantastique, Munch
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dougdeacon
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Rushton,
Looks like you'll just have to buy these five and post reviews. Please let us know what you think! ;-)

FWIW, in addition to the Dorati 'Firebird' I have LSC-2374-45, Bartok, Music for Strings, Percussion & Celesta, Reiner, CSO. It too is magnificent, miles ahead of the 33rpm. I chose it for the A/B test of my new cocobolo record clamp vs. my old delrin clamp because of its full range of textures, colors and dynamics and its nice low noise floor. I especially like this piece on 45 because the movements are short enough to accommodate the side breaks.
dougdeacon
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Rush,
You're right about some of the CR remasterings. Off the top of my head I remember Solti/'Venice' and the much hyped Gibson/'Witches Brew' being quite glaring. I read somewhere or other that CR was attempting to emulate the classic Mercury sound, but clearly they went too far.
dougdeacon
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Rushton,

I completely concur with your assessments of those 33rpm issues, both good and bad. Thank you for the good news about the 45's, even if it means my budget is in for bad news.

Once again I'm inspired to say, "I hate this place"!
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