 Classical music downloads: we've divided our downloads up into different categories to help you find what you want more quickly and easily. Simply make your choice between the four main categories - Chamber, Keyboard, Orchestral or Vocal - and then use the index of recordings to preview any recording, and find further details on those that interest you by clicking on the small arrow icon.
A better service: we've put together not just the music, but also informative notes, links to other Internet sites, downloadable CD jewel-case covers to print out, and lengthy free samples to listen to, in full sound quality. Our site is designed for classical music and the classical music lover - we sell musical recordings, not 'songs' or 'tracks'!
Easy payment and delivery: We have recordings of all lengths here - from single sides of vintage 78s, to multiple-CD collections running to several hours of music. Each recording is priced according to  duration,clearly indicated by a price code and a table of prices on every purchase page. You can pay with a credit or debit card, or using a PayPal account - as soon as your payment is received you'll be forwarded to a download page where your music awaits.
(Note that eChecks can take up to 10 days to clear - an e-mail will be sent indicated when your download is available if you choose to pay by eCheck.)
Help and assistance: Whenever you start a new way of doing things you're likely to need a little guidance. We've put together a number of help pages and tutorials to see you through your first download - how to transfer your MP3 to CD, how to split it into individual movements or pieces, and so on. Check through our Help and Assistance pages - and if you need further help, just send us an e-mail. Once you've done it once, you'll find it second nature!
Superb sound quality: We have a strong background in professional sound engineering and have put our MP3 files through some pretty stringent testing on highest grade studio audio systems to ensure excellent sound quality. MP3 files can be compressed to different levels - the less compression, the better the sound quality. We use very low levels of compression, and the very best algorithms, to make sure you don't lose out on sound quality - and we offer you plenty of opportunity to listen before you buy!
 Pristine Radio and Direct Access: Pristine Radio is a virtual radio station, playing a continuous selection of music from all of the recordings available for download from Pristine Classical. The radio player chooses items at random - if you find it's playing something that interests you, simply click on the arrow link icon to find out more about the piece. Pristine Audio Direct Access takes this a step further - complete unlimited access to all of our historic music on the Pristine Audio label for a small monthly subscription. It's a new idea - you need never buy another recording again! Instead you have hundreds of recordings permanently at your fingertips, ready to play at the click of a mouse.
Bringing you even more: We're adding all sorts of 'extras' to our website all the time - we have illustrated interviews ('podcasts') with composers, performers and record company people, and we're looking at bringing you books, guides and other musical items in the very near future. You'll find all sorts of treasures on Pristine Classical that are exclusive to our site - so take your time and have a good look around!
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