{"product_id":"j-11","title":"Glasgow Orpheus Choir Volume Two – Sir Hugh Roberton 10-Inch Vinyl LP DLP 1020","description":"\u003cp\u003eGlasgow Orpheus Choir Volume Two – Sir Hugh Roberton 10-Inch Vinyl LP DLP 1020\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn original vintage 1953 UK 10-inch vinyl LP featuring the celebrated Glasgow Orpheus Choir, conducted by its founder Sir Hugh Roberton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe performances are accompanied by spoken introductions from Sir Hugh Roberton and include a mixture of Scottish, sacred and traditional choral music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Glasgow Orpheus Choir was founded in 1901 and became one of Scotland’s most celebrated choirs. It was disbanded in 1951 following Sir Hugh Roberton’s retirement, making this early HMV collection an appealing historical record of the ensemble’s work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrack listing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSide One\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrimond – Scottish Psalm Tune\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHark, Hark the Echo Falling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Blue Bird\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEllan Vannin – Dear Isle of Man\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSide Two\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll in the April Evening\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite Waves on the Water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cloud Capp’d Towers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Faery Song – from The Immortal Hour\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the original UK HMV 10-inch mono vinyl release with the red His Master’s Voice label, catalogue number DLP 1020. It should not be confused with later reissues of the choir’s recordings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vinyl displays visible light surface marks and signs of previous use. The laminated sleeve has age-related edge and corner wear, light surface marks, discolouration and some spotting to the reverse. Includes a period paper inner sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe record has not been play-tested and is described based on visual inspection. Please examine the photographs carefully as they form part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA charming piece of Scottish musical history for collectors of vintage choral recordings, early HMV vinyl and the Glasgow Orpheus Choir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLabel: His Master’s Voice\u003cbr\u003eCatalogue number: DLP 1020\u003cbr\u003eCountry: UK\u003cbr\u003eReleased: November 1953\u003cbr\u003eFormat: 10-inch vinyl LP\u003cbr\u003eSpeed: 33⅓ RPM\u003cbr\u003eAudio: Mono\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clarke's Fusions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48186462634115,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0384\/0432\/5507\/files\/download_d84fc0a0-d7c2-44c5-83b4-60cef7ab325c.jpg?v=1789220346","url":"https:\/\/clarkesfusions.co.uk\/products\/j-11","provider":"Clarke's Fusions ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}