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Hi Tom, I've been looking for this LP for a while, as I like the piece and am curious about her much-praised recording. I believe the stereo European issue was Philips 835391 LY: http://www.hornet.hr/HRec.asp?gAnr=6692 I've stupidly let a couple of copies go on ebay (I watch so much, I can't keep up with it all). I'm sure I've seen a mono European issue but, I'm sorry, I can't find the number at the moment. Who do you think has the master? Best wishes, Nick -----Original Message----- From: Association for Recorded Sound Discussion List [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Tom Fine Sent: 21 May 2014 13:45 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: [ARSCLIST] Seeking discographical info on somewhat obscure Philips record The pianist Kabi Laretei made a record for Philips in 1965, Paul Hindemith - "Ludus Tonalis". It was released by US Philips as PHS 900-096 (stereo) and PHM 500-096 (mono). It is a dense, hour-long solo piano work, so the audience was probably somewhat limited. At the time Ms. Laretei had performed the work at Carnegie Hall in NYC and was somewhat of a celebrity due to her good looks and the fact that she was married to film director Ingmar Bergman. She was a very fine pianist, according to press accounts of the day. Anyway, I'd like to know if this was released by Philips in Europe, and if so what is the catalog number for the stereo version. BTW, it was produced by Harold Lawrence and recorded at Fine Recording, probably by Bob Eberenz or George Piros. The cover photo of a beautifully intense Ms. Laretei was by Mary Morris. Any factual info on non-US releases much appreciated, scans of non-US covers even more appreciated. -- Tom Fine