Description WEEK 1 of two weeks of great auctions ending May 11. IF you are a non-US buyer or if buy multiple records, pls do not use EBAY check out. Send me an invoice request (click on MORE ACTIONS to the right of the item), I can probably get you better shipping rate. I am happy to hold your records and combine you winnings in one economic parcel after May 11. Due to the volume of sales, invoicing and shipping may take up to 48 hours. **** I am currently selling a series of great Richard Wagner and classic European 78 rpm orchestral recordings on all the great European labels: THE GONDOLIERS (c.1932) (Abridged) In Fifteen Parts ... Six Records (10"). Columbia Masterworks No. 256. DB 386 - 391. The Columbia Light Opera Company Cond Joseph Batten . Cast: Joan Cross, William Heseltine, Randell Jackson, Dan Jones, Alice Lilley, Appleton Moore, George Portland, Sophie Rowlands, Nellie Walker. In original Art Portfolio 6x 10"78 rpm record w fold out album Condition: EXCELLENT PRISTINE, Plays exceptionally quiet, album great The Columbia Gondoliers (1931) Cast Duke Appleton Moore Luiz William Heseltine Don Alhambra George Portland [Baker] Marco Dan Jones Giuseppe George Baker Randall Jackson Antonio Appleton Moore Duchess Nellie Walker Casilda Alice Lilley Gianetta Joan Cross Tessa Sophie Rowlands Columbia Light Opera Company Oboe: Leon Goosens Clarinet: Charles Draper Horn: Aubrey Brain Conductor: Joseph Batten Recorded in London 14–17 January 1931 Sounds on CD VGS229 This was the second of a series of four abridged sets on the Columbia label. Its predecessor, The Mikado (1930), was successful, although the short span of time between them — just two months — suggests that Columbia already had a series in mind when the first set was made. The purpose of the series, apparently, was to compete with the D'Oyly Carte sets by issuing on the smaller 10" discs (as opposed to HMV's 12" discs), which could be played on less-expensive equipment. George Portland, better known as George Baker, sings here under a pseudonym, possibly to avoid offending HMV, with whom he was in effect competing. Francis speculates that some of the other singers may also have been using assumed names. However, Nellie Walker also appeared on many of the HMV sets, but sang here under her own name. Walker's connection to G&S recordings dated back to HMV's 1919 Gondoliers, on which she sang Vittoria, and extended to the HMV's abridged Gondoliers later in 1931, on which she sang the Duchess. The musicians listed above (Goosens, Draper, Brain), were not the entire orchestra, but merely three of their number whose names would have been particularly well-known. THE GRAMOPHONE, March, 1931, (Vol. VIII); pg. 499 The abridged or bird's-eye album of The Mikado is followed by a similar 18s. worth of The Gondoliers in fifteen selections (Col. DB386-391). The neat album is welcome, but the book of the words is a boon that will be still more appreciated. It makes all the difference to one's enjoyment of the famous airs and choruses as sung by Sophie Rowlands, Joan Cross, Alice Lilley, Nellie Walker, Appleton Moore, George Portland, Dan Jones andWilliam Heseltine under the baton of Joseph Batten. The whole has the Columbia hall-mark, and I need only add that for a single specimen I recommend DB389, the Regular Royal Queen quartet and Giuseppe's patter song, Rising early in the morning, neatly achieved by George Portland. * * * Quick NOTE ON GRADING AND SHIPPING: As you can see from my feedback, I try hard to earn your POSITIVE FEEDBACK and FIVE STAR RATINGS. If for any reason your transaction was NOT SATISFACTORY, pls contact me and I will work something out with you. YOU WILL NEVER HAVE A REASON TO GIVE ME A NEGATIVE RATING or a LOW STAR RATING. Quick note on grading: The Grade (Excellent to Fair, I don't give Mint) refers to the WEAR of the record. Any other defects, like cracks, chips and scratches, are stated separately When I listen to a record, I may also make a SUBJECTIVE judgment of the pressing quality for hiss and surface noise. "SUPERQUIET" is basically noiseless, like a vinyl pressing. "VERY QUIET" is an exceptionally quiet record for a given pressing. "Quiet" is a record that is a great example without undue noise for a given pressing. These judgments are SUBJECTIVE and will depend one the styli, phonograph etc. you use on your own equipment. Pls check my other auctions for more great records and phonograph items: http://stores.ebay.com/carstensf http://stores.ebay.com/carstensf ==== I am happy to hold your items and bill you at the end of the auction cycle. Pls send me a note if you would like me to hold records Multiple item shipping: I am happy to combine items for shipment in one parcel. If you win multiple items, pls send me an INVOICE REQUEST to calculate the correct postage. Ebay check out will not give you the multiple item discount! Records will be packed safely between corrugated cardboard in a sturdy box with plenty of padding for safe shipment. Shipment is usually Media Mail, unless another service is requested. Shipping is at your risk. If you are in the San Francisco area, I encourage pick-up in person. US Domestic Shipping: Here is a guideline for US Media Mail Shipping: Prices below are for regular 78 rpm records. Up to about 5 records, I will ship Edison Discs for the same rates. Albums from Album Sets count as 1 record. Above that and for international shipments, it will be actual weight plus a small packing charge (1-3$ depending on size of shipment) 1 record: 4.50$ 2 records: 5.50$ 5 records: 7.50$ 10 records: 9.50$ MANY MORE RECORDS: Don't worry. I safely ship 40 - 50 pounds of records double boxed in moving boxes, and even then Media Mail will probably not exceed 30$. Please send me a message if you would like to lower your shipping rates! International Buyers: All'attenzione degli acquirenti italiani: ATTENTION TO ITALIAN BUYERS: Due to rare problems with delivery in ITALY, I will NOT GUARANTEE delivery of parcels sent by US Postal Service First Class and Priority Mail. If you prefer secure delivery, I will be happy to quote you either Registered Mail or shipment by FEDEX I am very happy to ship records worldwide. The US POSTAL SERVICE has increased international shipping rates in 2013. A single record ships for around 25$ worldwide, depending on the weight. There are some great options available for shipping multiple records at excellent rates. Pls contact me if you plan to buy multiple records, and I will be happy to give you an estimate for best rates on USPS or Fedex. Pls let me know your country, home town and postal code for an estimate ===== As always, I would appreciate any suggestions and corrections from you, pls contact me with any question. Thank you very much, and good luck bidding !!! Powered by eBay Turbo ListerThe free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.