Cavalleria Rusticana British National Opera 78rpm Columbia Album Box Set Rare
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£ 40
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Jul 29, 2026
Sold Date
Jul 21, 2026
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Description
Vintage 1927 Columbia Records 78rpm Complete Album Set – Mascagni's "Cavalleria Rusticana" 🎵
A remarkable piece of early recording history featuring Pietro Mascagni’s classic opera, sung entirely in English by the principals, chorus, and orchestra of the British National Opera Company (BNOC), conducted by Aylmer Buesst.
Includes legendary historical performances by prominent early 20th-century British opera artists, including Heddle Nash, May Blyth, Harold Williams, and Marjorie Parry.
Item Highlights:
- Record Label: Columbia Records ("Magic Notes" electric recording labels) 🎶
- Format: Multi-disc 78 rpm shellac set complete in its original heavy-bound flip album binder with integrated informational and lyric sleeves 📖
- Completeness: Full complete set housed in the original binder
- Condition: Very good overall condition! Most records look near-perfect with a deep sheen, with only a few minor cosmetic scratches noted on one or two discs ✨
- Historical Value: An essential acquisition for collectors of early electrical opera recordings, classical 78s, and British musical heritage 🏛️
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