{"product_id":"xps-900","title":"Mantovani - Gypsy Soul (1973) Vinyl LP • Villa Rides, Carmen","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin-bottom: 0px ;\"\u003eCatalog Number:\u003c\/h3\u003e XPS-900\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eMusical Styles:\u003c\/h3\u003e 1970s, Gypsy Jazz, Rhapsody, Smooth Jazz\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin-bottom: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eSleeve Grade:\u003c\/h3\u003e Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eRecord Grade:\u003c\/h3\u003e Near Mint (NM or M-)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eCondition Details:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eVinyl plays nicely (play-graded). Gate-fold cover has a few creases near edges; light- scuffing, water damage along bottom, and surface impressions (front\/back\/inner-gate); slight discoloration (front\/inner-gate). Inner-sleeve is original (London ads). Spine is easy-to-read with mild-wear. Shelf-wear along top-edge and corners; heavier wear along bottom-edge. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eTracks:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003col style=\"margin-top: 0px ; margin-bottom: 0px ;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThe Heart Of Budapest\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eCzardas\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eGolden Earrings\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eTheme From 'Villa Rides'\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eCarmen: Gypsy Dance\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eGypsy Carnival\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThe Singer Not The Song\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eHejre Kati\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eGypsy Flower Girl\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eHora Staccato\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eZapateado\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eHungarian Rhapsody No. 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n \n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eAbout The Record:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eGypsy Soul,\u003c\/span\u003e by Mantovani, is a vibrant collection of gypsy-inspired melodies featuring 12 tracks, including \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eThe Heart of Budapest,\u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eCzardas,\u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003e and \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eHungarian Rhapsody No. 2.\u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003e Recorded using Phase 4 stereo technology, it showcases Mantovani’s signature lush orchestral sound with fiery violins, soulful winds, and pulsating percussion, capturing the emotional and stirring essence of gypsy music. Notable tracks like \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eGypsy Flower Girl\u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003e and \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eThe Singer Not the Song\u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003e highlight the album’s blend of traditional and cinematic gypsy flavors, some drawn from film scores. Critics and fans praise its disciplined yet passionate arrangements, with the \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eHungarian Rhapsody No. 2\u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003e arranged by Ronald Binge standing out as a highlight. The album remains a beloved example of Mantovani’s mastery in light orchestral music.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Record Vision","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52793582715161,"sku":"XPS-900","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/6937\/8329\/files\/LP-mantovani-gypsy_soul.jpg?v=1783553241","url":"https:\/\/record-vision.myshopify.com\/products\/xps-900","provider":"Record Vision","version":"1.0","type":"link"}