25 Immortal Masterpieces (1962) Vinyl LP • William Tell Overture, Handel

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Vinyl plays with occasional light-crackles (play-graded). Cover has creases; scuffing, surface impressions, discoloration with darker spots (front/back); sticker residue near top-left of front, bottom-right of back partially folded, surface abrasions near top-right and along left edge of back. Inner-sleeve is original (generic white). Spine has no-text and wear. Shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Opening is mostly crisp with signs of light use and divots, heavier towards center. Release date is approximately 1962-1967. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. William Tell Overture
2. Marche Militaire
3. Chinese Dance
4. Village Swallows
5. Italian Symphony
6. Estrellita
7. Der Rosenkavalier
8. Pirates Of Penzance
9. Nutcracker March
10. Eat, Drink & Be Merry
11. Emperor Concerto
12. Gentle Annie
13. The Comedians: Gallop
14. Tales Of The Vienna Woods
15. Fascination
16. Pizzicati
17. Violin Concerto
18. Faust
19. Symphony No. 1
20. Night On Bald Mountain
21. In The Steppes Of Central Asia
22. Water Music
23. H.M.S. Pinafore
24. Morning Papers Waltz
25. 1812 Overture

About The Record:

25 Immortal Masterpieces by Unknown Artist is a classical compilation featuring abbreviated excerpts from twenty-five renowned works by composers such as Rossini, Tchaikovsky, Strauss, Mendelssohn, Beethoven, Brahms, and Gilbert & Sullivan, with many selections fading out early to fit the generous track count on one LP. A unique aspect is its budget-oriented presentation as an accessible entry point to orchestral and operatic gems, often drawing from varied sources that may include monaural recordings, while fan-favorites include the energetic William Tell Overture, the lively Nutcracker March, the dramatic 1812 Overture, and the atmospheric Night on Bald Mountain. Historically, such Pickwick collections democratized exposure to immortal classical pieces for everyday listeners in the mid-20th century. Popular tracks like the Emperor Concerto excerpt and Tales of the Vienna Woods also highlight the album's mix of symphonic, ballet, and light opera highlights.