Mahler's Symphony No. 2: C. Abbado: Reissued as Part of the Original Source Series on 180g 2LP. Pure Analogue Mix & Cut from the Original Four-Track Tapes at Emil Berliner Studios. Pressed at Optimal.

As the first work to express Mahler's lifelong vision of the beauty of life after death and resurrection, this symphony is the first truly Mahlerian symphony. Abbado's recording of this brilliant symphony with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra is one of the most impressive interpretations ever recorded. Every note is precise and well-crafted: the climaxes are powerful, while the gentle, playful melodies retain their charm. For this reissue, the original 4-track tapes have been remixed and edited.

The audiophile vinyl series The Original Source presents outstanding recordings from the 1970s in a completely new sound quality. The renowned Emil Berliner Studios remastered and edited the original four- and eight-track tapes in 100% analog quality (AAA) using technology developed specifically for the series. The sonic differences from the original releases are considerable: Greater clarity, more subtlety, and improved frequency response, along with less background noise, distortion, and compression, enable an audiophile listening experience like never before.

Released on 180g vinyl records and in a deluxe gatefold edition with original covers and lyrics, the copies of this series are accompanied by additional photos and facsimiles of the recording protocols and tape boxes.