Ivan Rebroff - Russian Party (1970) Vinyl LP • Lara's Theme, Balalaika Ensemble

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Vinyl plays with occasional light-crackles (play-graded). Cover has light-scuffing, discoloration with darker spots (front/back); small surface impressions on front near center and back cover has come partially unglued from its back cardboard on back near top left. Inner-sleeve is generic white. Spine is easy-to-read with mild-wear. Minor shelf-wear along top-edge, slightly heavier across bottom-edge and corners. Opening is mostly crisp with signs of light use and divots, heavier towards top. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. Czigansky Casachok
2. Dark Eyes
3. Kalinka
4. Tachanka
5. Lara's Theme (From Dr. Zhivago)
6. Casachok
7. Bublichki
8. Stenka Rasin
9. Gypsy Caravan
10. Bessarabyanka
11. Moscow Nights
12. Moldavia Casachok
13. The Drunken Priest
14. Two Guitars
15. Heya Casachok
16. Legend Of The 12 Robbers
17. Kasbek
18. Those Were The Days

About The Record:

Russian Party by Ivan Rebroff, is a lively collection of Russian folk songs and romances performed with the singer's renowned deep bass voice and accompanied by Balalaika ensemble, capturing the energetic spirit of traditional tunes reworked in an accessible pop-folk style. Recorded live during European performances, the album stands out for its vibrant audience interaction and festive atmosphere that brings listeners into the party-like celebration of Russian musical heritage. It features popular tracks such as Kalinka, Tatschanka, Casatschok, Bublitschki, and Stenka Rasin, many of which remain fan-favorites for their infectious rhythms and emotional depth. A unique aspect is its role in showcasing Rebroff's stage charisma as he bridges classical training with folk entertainment, helping popularize Russian music across Western Europe in the early 1970s. The album itself reached No. 30 on the German charts.