MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Mozart: Mozart in Paris

"MOZART Mozart Ŕ Paris- 1763 Et 1778 (Ever wanted to save yourself nearly five thousand Pounds ? That's about eight thousand Dollars or Euros, if you wanted to know. Well, that's what the seven LP set produced by Pathé in France in 1956 would cost you if you were able to find one. This recording of all of Mozart's compositions from his visits to Paris in 1763 & 1778 & performed by the Fernand Oubradous Orchestra has long been seen to be the definitive recording of these pieces, unsurpassed to this day. The trouble is that it was produced over fifty five years ago and has never been re-issued - Until Now. This is an instant rarity, being limited to a mere three hundred copies in total and there is already a waiting list, much like there would be for a new model Ferrari.

A gentleman called Pete Huchison found himself having spent over Ł40,000 in one year on classical music, including the original Pathé release of this exquisite 'Holy Grail' box set. He happened to be in charge of his own record label, that conveniently was distributed by EMI, parent company of Pathé.
Through his contacts there, Hutchison got permission to remake eighty celebrated recordings from the golden era 1950s and 60s and reissue them himself, via his new label the Electric Recording Company. This is the re-issue of that rare French box set." eil.com

The above refers to the original vinyl release