A New Era of Audiophile Excellence | 2027–2028

AudioNautes Recordings Announces the RCA Living Stereo Collection: Ten Legendary Recordings and One Exclusive Deluxe Box Set

A New Era of Audiophile Excellence | 2027–2028

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The Legendary RCA Living Stereo Catalogue Returns in Extraordinary Audiophile Editions

AudioNautes Recordings is proud to announce an ambitious new reissue programme celebrating one of the most prestigious catalogues in the history of recorded music: RCA Living Stereo.

Ten carefully selected recordings, together with one exceptional deluxe box set, will be reissued between 2027 and 2028 in a range of premium audiophile formats, including 1-Step 45 RPM vinyl records, Ultra High-Quality CDs (UHQ-CDs), selected Crystal Disc editions and studio-master-quality reel-to-reel tapes.

This landmark project represents a celebration of legendary performances, exceptional recording engineering and the enduring pursuit of musical authenticity.

The objective is simple: to bring some of the world's greatest classical recordings closer than ever to the sound of their original master sources.

A Prestigious Announcement - October 2026

It is with tremendous enthusiasm, a profound sense of honour and a deep responsibility towards the original recordings that AudioNautes Recordings announces its forthcoming RCA Living Stereo reissue collection.

The programme is scheduled to begin in summer 2027 and continue throughout 2028, although work is already under way with the ambition of bringing the first releases to collectors even sooner.

Having gained access to the extensive RCA Living Stereo catalogue, AudioNautes Recordings has carefully selected ten outstanding individual titles and one celebrated multi-disc recording, guided by three essential criteria:

Exceptional recording quality: Outstanding examples of the original RCA Living Stereo recording philosophy.

Musical and interpretative excellence: Legendary performances by internationally acclaimed conductors and orchestras.

Historical significance and collector demand: Recordings that have earned an enduring place in the collections of music lovers and audiophiles worldwide.

Many of these celebrated performances have previously appeared in various audiophile editions, including 45 RPM vinyl records and prerecorded reel-to-reel tapes.

AudioNautes Recordings intends to bring its distinctive mastering philosophy, meticulous production standards and exacting attention to detail to this new collection, including the application of the 1-Step vinyl manufacturing process.

The result promises to be a new generation of premium physical editions designed for listeners who value musical expression, tonal accuracy, dynamic realism and the unmistakable character of historically significant recordings.

The AudioNautes Philosophy: No Compromise in Sound Quality

For AudioNautes Recordings, excellence is not simply an aspiration. It is the fundamental principle guiding every stage of production.

The label is dedicated to preserving the musical integrity of the original recording, working from the most appropriate available master sources, whether analogue magnetic tape or an original digital master such as DAT.

Where original master tapes are available for a project, AudioNautes prioritises direct access to these sources rather than relying on previously remastered commercial editions.

Every release is approached individually, with careful consideration given to the source material, mastering equipment, transfer chain and final physical format.

The objective is not to reinterpret an original performance but to reproduce its recorded musical character with exceptional clarity, realism and fidelity.

Preserving the original performance. Respecting the master recording. Reproducing music at its finest.

The RCA Living Stereo Collection - Selected Titles for 2027–2028

The forthcoming collection comprises ten individual RCA Living Stereo recordings and one prestigious deluxe box set.

Original RCA Catalogue:

LSC-2225 - Witches' Brew - Alexander Gibson — New Symphony Orchestra of London

LSC-2201 Mussorgsky/Ravel: Pictures at an Exhibition Fritz Reiner — Chicago Symphony Orchestra

LSC-2436 Respighi: Pines of Rome / Fountains of Rome - Fritz Reiner — Chicago Symphony Orchestra

LSC-2400 Ballet Music from the Opera - Anatole Fistoulari — Paris Conservatoire Orchestra

LSC-2150  Prokofiev: Lieutenant Kijé / Stravinsky: Song of the Nightingale - Fritz Reiner — Chicago Symphony Orchestra

LSC-2446 Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade - Fritz Reiner — Chicago Symphony Orchestra

LSC-2398 - Khachaturian: Masquerade / Kabalevsky: The Comedians - Kiril Kondrashin — RCA Victor Symphony Orchestra

LSC-2449 Gounod: Faust Ballet Music / Bizet: Carmen Suite - Alexander Gibson — Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden

LSC-2313 Venice - Georg Solti — Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden

LSC-2292 The French Touch — French Orchestral Works - Charles Munch — Boston Symphony Orchestra

LDS-6065 The Royal Ballet: Gala Performances — Deluxe Box Set - Ernest Ansermet — Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden

 

Important: The RCA Living Stereo catalogue numbers shown above refer to the original releases and are provided for identification purposes only. New AudioNautes Recordings catalogue numbers and final product specifications will be announced separately.

The First Release: Venice — Georg Solti

RCA Living Stereo | Original Catalogue LSC-2313

Planned debut: HIGH END 2027, Vienna

The first title scheduled for release in the new AudioNautes RCA Living Stereo Collection is Venice, featuring the renowned conductor Georg Solti and the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden.

This celebrated recording has been selected to inaugurate the series, showcasing the exceptional musical and sonic qualities that made RCA Living Stereo one of the most respected recording collections of the analogue era.

AudioNautes Recordings is targeting the HIGH END 2027 exhibition in Vienna for the presentation of this first release, subject to the final production schedule.

Further information about the available formats, mastering details, edition sizes and official release date will be announced in due course.

An Exceptional Deluxe Edition: The Royal Ballet — Gala Performances

RCA Living Stereo | Original Catalogue LDS-6065

 

Ernest Ansermet — Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden

Among the most distinguished releases in the forthcoming collection is The Royal Ballet: Gala Performances, a landmark recording widely admired by classical music enthusiasts and audiophile collectors.

AudioNautes Recordings is preparing special editions of this celebrated programme, including:

UHQCD Gold Series

A deluxe double-disc Ultra High-Quality CD edition, designed to present this legendary recording in a premium digital physical format.

1-Step 45 RPM Vinyl Edition

A limited-edition, multi-LP box set manufactured using the 1-Step process, pressed on premium 180-gram black vinyl at 45 RPM.

Pre-orders are being invited for these special editions, with final specifications, retail prices and publication dates to be confirmed.

Four Premium Audiophile Formats

The RCA Living Stereo Collection will be developed across a selection of the most prestigious physical music formats available to discerning listeners and collectors.

1. 1-Step 45 RPM Audiophile Vinyl Records

Each planned 1-Step vinyl edition will be produced in a strictly limited quantity, with the emphasis on exceptional manufacturing quality and faithful reproduction of the original recording.

The 1-Step manufacturing process reduces the number of intermediate electroforming stages traditionally required in vinyl production. By simplifying this process, it aims to minimise potential losses associated with additional manufacturing generations.

Key characteristics include:

Premium 180-gram black vinyl

45 RPM playback for the planned 1-Step editions

Strictly limited production quantities

Individually numbered collector editions, where specified

Premium packaging and comprehensive release documentation

The final disc configuration and edition size will be confirmed for each title.

2. Ultra High-Quality CDs — UHQ-CD

The UHQ-CD format combines conventional CD playback compatibility with advanced disc manufacturing techniques designed to achieve exceptionally precise pit formation.

AudioNautes Recordings plans initial production runs starting at 500 copies per selected UHQ-CD release.

These editions will offer a premium alternative for collectors who appreciate the convenience and reliability of the compact disc while demanding the highest standards of mastering and disc manufacture.

Selected deluxe releases, including The Royal Ballet: Gala Performances, are planned for the UHQCD Gold Series.

3. Crystal Disc — Selected Limited Editions

Crystal Disc editions may also be produced for selected titles within the RCA Living Stereo Collection.

These specialist, premium-quality optical discs are intended for collectors seeking the highest levels of physical-disc manufacturing precision and presentation.

Availability will depend on the individual recording and the final production programme.

Crystal Disc editions are therefore not guaranteed for every title.

4. Master Reel-To-Reel Tape Editions

Experience the extraordinary realism of analogue master-tape reproduction.

For serious analogue enthusiasts, AudioNautes Recordings plans selected reel-to-reel editions produced using professional studio-grade magnetic tape and a real-time analogue duplication process.

The proposed specifications include:

Magnetic tape: Recording The Masters SM900 professional studio tape

Duplication: Real-time, 1:1-speed analogue transfer

Equipment: Professional Otari MTR-15 tape recorders

Mastering approach: Direct analogue transfer from the approved production source

Production philosophy: Individual attention to tape preparation, recording calibration and quality control

A carefully controlled analogue signal path is central to preserving the dynamic range, musical detail, tonal character and spatial presentation of the approved master.

Unlike digital file distribution, these reel-to-reel editions offer a dedicated, physical analogue listening experience.

Final tape specifications, including operating speed, equalisation standard, reel configuration and packaging, will be confirmed individually for each release.

Discover the brilliance of music reproduced from studio-master-quality reel-to-reel tape.

Reserve the Complete Collection — Matching Serial Numbers

AudioNautes Recordings is introducing an exclusive opportunity for collectors wishing to acquire the entire RCA Living Stereo reissue series.

While the individual release schedule will be announced progressively and title-by-title pre-orders will open in stages, collectors may register their interest in reserving the complete collection in advance.

An advance reservation of the complete series guarantees a matching serial number across the applicable numbered releases, with the allocation beginning at No. 020.

This special arrangement allows collectors to build a coordinated series of individually numbered audiophile editions.

The matching-number programme offers a particularly attractive opportunity for collectors seeking a complete and consistent RCA Living Stereo collection.

Availability, participating formats and the final reservation conditions should be confirmed when placing an order.

Mastering and Production: Every Detail Matters

The quality of an audiophile reissue depends on far more than the choice of physical format.

AudioNautes Recordings places particular emphasis on the entire production chain, from access to the approved recording source to the finished edition.

Original Source Integrity

The label's philosophy prioritises original recording sources and seeks to avoid unnecessary generations or processing stages that could compromise the sound.

Precision Mastering

The mastering approach is selected according to the characteristics of each recording, with the goal of preserving its original dynamics, tonal balance, ambience and musical expression.

Premium Manufacturing

For vinyl editions, AudioNautes works with specialist manufacturing partners and premium materials, with pressing facilities such as Pallas Group and Optimal forming part of the label's broader production approach. The manufacturing partner for each RCA Living Stereo title will be identified when confirmed.

Technical Documentation

AudioNautes releases frequently include informative liner notes, original recording details, mastering information and technical documentation, providing valuable insight into the historical recording and its modern reissue.

Limited Collector Editions

Carefully controlled production quantities and individually numbered editions contribute to the collection's exclusivity, while ensuring that the emphasis remains firmly on musical and sonic quality.

Worldwide Distribution — OpenReelToReel Group and The Sound of Tape

The forthcoming AudioNautes Recordings RCA Living Stereo Collection will be of particular interest to collectors of premium analogue and digital physical music formats.

OpenReelToReel Group supports the promotion and distribution of specialist high-fidelity music releases, with particular expertise in studio-master-quality reel-to-reel tape recordings.

The Sound of Tape provides an international online destination for enthusiasts seeking carefully selected audiophile music editions, including reel-to-reel tapes, premium vinyl records, UHQ-CDs and Crystal Discs.

Explore the AudioNautes Recordings catalogue and discover exceptional recordings presented in formats designed for the finest high-fidelity audio systems.

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Publication Schedule and Pre-Order Information

The RCA Living Stereo Collection is scheduled for publication throughout 2027 and 2028.

Individual release dates, edition sizes, retail prices, technical specifications and available formats will be announced progressively.

The first planned release is Venice, conducted by Georg Solti, with AudioNautes Recordings targeting HIGH END Vienna 2027.

The special editions of The Royal Ballet: Gala Performances are included among the initial pre-order offerings.

 

Important purchasing information:
Prices for individual releases are to be confirmed (TBC).
Shipping will commence only after the relevant edition has been manufactured, published and made available for dispatch.
Planned formats and release dates remain subject to final production confirmation.
Matching serial-number reservations apply according to the conditions of the complete-series programme.
The original RCA catalogue numbers are displayed solely for historical reference and identification.

 

AudioNautes Recordings — No Compromise in Music Reproduction

Some recordings are more than historical documents. They are extraordinary musical experiences that deserve to be preserved and enjoyed by successive generations.

The RCA Living Stereo Collection represents the meeting of legendary performances, pioneering recording engineering and modern audiophile manufacturing excellence.

Through this remarkable project, AudioNautes Recordings seeks to honour the achievements of the original artists and engineers while offering today's collectors an exceptional opportunity to rediscover these recordings.

Eleven legendary releases. An extraordinary recording heritage. One uncompromising commitment to musical excellence.

AudioNautes Recordings — Excellence in High-Fidelity Music.

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