You could probably spend a lifetime with Jessye Norman's version - it is phenomenal (as is the Ariadne auf Naxos).. I know some don't like the idea of digital recordings on vinyl, though. Sonically, the CBS Kiri is a tad disappointing - although the performance is lovely.. I had a look at my favourite classical LP dealer and all they had were Schwarzkopfs - and I do know what you mean about her coolness.. Kiri-Decca has a great blend of attributes for me, but of course that is decidedly digital.

I did see the Leontyne Price RCA LP on eBay the other day… I've never heard it but that is likely to be refulgently gorgeous - the lady herself certainly is on the cover (I may even go back and bid on this myself).