Joan Sutherland The Art of the Prima Donna Vol.1 Decca SXL 2256 WBg ED1 MINT
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Description

Joan Sutherland – The Art of the Prima Donna, Volume 1

Label: Decca – SXL 2256

Format: Vinyl, LP, Stereo

Country: UK

Release: First Edition, Wide Band Grooved (WBg), Original Pressing

Year: 1960

Details:

  • Performer: Joan Sutherland (soprano)

  • Orchestra & Chorus: The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden

  • Conductor: Francesco Molinari-Pradelli

  • Repertoire: Arias by Arne, Handel, Bellini, Verdi, and others

  • Matrix numbers: Original wide band grooved pressing (ED1)

Condition:

  • Vinyl: MINT – plays beautifully, clean and glossy surface, no marks visible.

  • Sleeve: EX – front cover bright and clean, minor edge wear only, back cover text sharp and legible.

Notes:


This is the rare first edition Decca SXL 2256 wide band grooved (WBg) pressing, highly sought after by collectors of vocal and opera recordings. Joan Sutherland’s legendary interpretations make this one of the most desirable Decca opera releases of the early stereo era.


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