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Giacomo Puccini – La Bohème
RCA Victor Red Seal LM-6042
Original 1956 U.S. 2-LP boxed set
“New Orthophonic” High Fidelity – MonoHighly regarded classic recording of Puccini’s La Bohème, conducted by Sir Thomas Beecham with the RCA Victor Orchestra and Chorus.Features an exceptional cast:* Victoria de los Angeles – Mimì
* Jussi Björling – Rodolfo
* Robert Merrill – Marcello
* Lucine Amara – Musetta
* Giorgio Tozzi – Colline
* John Reardon – Schaunard
* Fernando Corena – Benoit / Alcindoro
* RCA Victor Orchestra & Chorus
* Sir Thomas Beecham – conductorThis is the complete opera on 2 LPs / 4 sides and includes the original Italian-English libretto/booklet. The original release is documented as RCA Victor LM-6042 from 1956. Condition:Vinyl: NM (Near Mint) – Both records are exceptionally clean with beautiful glossy surfaces and little evidence of handling or play. See photos for actual condition.Labels: Clean RCA Victor Red Seal labels.Box: VG – Attractive overall for its age with typical light storage/edge/corner wear.Libretto/inner paper materials: VG – Original booklet is present. There is a tear to one of the interior paper liners/dividers, clearly shown in the photos. This does not affect the records.Records have been visually graded and have not been fully play tested.A particularly nice vinyl example of this celebrated Beecham/Björling/de los Angeles recording and an excellent addition to a vintage classical or opera collection.Please review all photographs carefully, as they are part of the condition description. The exact set pictured is the set you will receive.
