Shakespeare: Macbeth (1959) 3-LP Vinyl Box Set • Soundtrack, Marlowe Society

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3-LP Box Set. Import from UK. Vinyl plays with occasional light-crackles, occasional crackle on record 1 (play-graded). Box has a few creases near edges; light-scuffing (front/back). Inner-sleeve is original (Poly-lined paper). Spine is unbroken, clean and easy-to-read. Hinge is intact. Minor shelf-wear along other edges and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. Act One
2. Scene 1. A Barren Heath
3. Scene 2. A Barren Heath (Cont.)
4. Scene 3. A Barren Heath (Cont.)
5. Scene 4. Forres. A Room In The Palace
6. Scene 5. Inverness. Macbeth's Castle
7. Scene 6. Inverness. Macbeth's Castle (Cont.)
8. Scene 7. Inverness. A Court In Macbeth's Castle
9. Act Two
10. Scene 1. Inverness. A Court In Macbeth's Castle. Later.
11. Scene 2. Inverness. A Court In Macbeth's Castle
12. Scene 3. Inverness. A Court In Macbeth's Castle (Cont.)
13. Scene 4. Before Macbeth's Castle
14. Act Three
15. Scene 1. Audience Chamber At Forres
16. Scene 2. Audience Chamber At Forres (Cont.)
17. Scene 3. Forres. The Approaches To The Palace
18. Scene 4. The Hall Of The Palace
19. Scene 6. A Castle In Scotland
20. Act Four
21. Scene 1. A Cavern, A Fiery Pit And A Boiling Cauldron
22. Scenes 2. Fife. MacDuff's Castle
23. Scene 3. England, Before The Palace Of King Edward
24. Act Five
25. Scene 1. Dunsinane. A Room In The Castle
26. Scene 2-9. Country Near Dunsinane; A Court In Dunsinane Castle; Country Near Burnam; Dunsinane

About The Record:

Shakespeare: Macbeth, by The Marlowe Dramatic Society and Professional Players, is a comprehensive spoken-word recording that presents William Shakespeare's Macbeth as a full dramatized performance across multiple LPs, featuring clear diction, strong dramatic interpretation, and a cast drawn from experienced theatrical professionals to bring the tragedy's intense psychological drama and supernatural elements vividly to life for home listeners. This release is notable as part of the influential Argo Shakespeare series, a mid-20th-century project that made authoritative audio versions of the complete plays widely available for educational use, theatrical study, and personal enjoyment during a time when such recordings helped preserve and popularize classic theater beyond live performances. Its historically significant contribution lies in supporting the growing appreciation of spoken-word Shakespeare as an accessible medium for audiences unable to attend stage productions regularly. The album's emphasis on fidelity to the text and nuanced acting has long been valued by scholars, educators, and Shakespeare enthusiasts.