Mahler 5

Thanks Paulg805,

I couldn't find one listed, but I sent them an E-mail. Thanks.

Shventus,
I actually have this version but CD. I found this recording is one of the BEST Mahler 5. However, recently, I've been listening to Mahler 5 conducted by Solti with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (London ffrr label/vinyl) and this was wonderful as well.
I had around 15 different versions of Mahler 5. Well, I know that's nothing compare to some others here (someone here have 80 versions???)....
Anyway, that should be a nice vinyl (Inbal/Phillips label), all I tried to say is there are many differents Mahler 5 and all of them are great (except Babriolli version).
Please share with me if you find them!

Linkoping, I find Solti's Mahler under-rated by many - he may not dig as deeply into it aas some but it certainly doesn't lack a certain excitement (and, in general, I'm not a Solti enthusiast). If you don't already have it try Tennstedt's M5 on LP, the recording isn't perfect but the performance is excellent - he puts a lot of bite and drama in his Mahler, all of his Mahler is well worth having in your collection. I share you apparent opinion of Barbirolli. I put it on when I want to take a nap. BTW I think the Inbal/Frankfort is on Denon, at least it is on CD, and to my knowledge there is no relationship between them and Phillip's. Or did Inbal record this twice?

Shventus, I am unaware that the Inbul M5 was available on LP. Wasn't it recorded in the 80's? I agree it is excellent, as is his M3, M8, and M10, in fact the whole series on CD isn't too shabby!

Newbee,
Thanks for the input. Why not Solti? I have the 3 with Solti (CD) and it's wonderful as well. Many people claim Bernstein is great, but he is too sonic-boom for me. Even Barbriolli got 5 stars plus on all the reviews, the conducting was terrible. Again, some rating are not truth at all... more marketing purpose.
Regarding Inbal, you are right. It's a Denon, NOT Phillips. I was just confusing when wrote the previous post.
I never seen Inbal on LP, but who know?
Was Inbal one of Bernstein's student?????

My favorite Mahler 5 is part of a special issue set by Haitink and the Concertgebouw that was recorded over a 10 year period each Christmas day. It is a special import from the Netherlands. It is very intense, and not at all like his lame studio recordings.

Barbirolli's 5 is one of the few Mahler recordings that I've sold. He is vastly over-rated by the British music press who adored him. His #6 is interesting, however.

Solti is probably best avoided in Mahler, expect for his towering achievement in #8.

Chailly is often highly regarded in #5. His playing is very clean with a good sound, but very superficial. I've been duped into buying too many Chailly recordings by the reviewers.

Bernstein's DG set is where I learned my Mahler. Although he is overly dramatic and, at times, hysterical, that set is an incredible achievement and represents Bernstein in his element.

Rob