Vladimir Vysotsky (1938-1980), was a Soviet actor, poet, songwriter, and performer who was considered "the voice of the heart of a nation." His wide-ranging and forthright poems were considered subversive by the Soviet authorities and were barred from publication, but they were the cultural lifeblood for many Russians.

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Vysotsky was an immensely popular figure who continued to be revered, read, and listened to long after his death. You might even compare his gravelly voice, use of slang, and hard-drinking lifestyle to that of the American singer Tom Waits. More than simply reflecting a difficult life reality, he gave many of his fellow citizens the strength to go on. He died of a heart attack at the age of 42, at which point the Soviet authorities allowed his recordings to be published.

Also included is a set of 18 postcards that tell about the life and creative path of Vladimir Vysotsky, from birth to death. Each postcard on the back is accompanied either by the full version of the poem (in contrast to this set, where the poems were given in abbreviations), or by a story about Vysotsky's theatrical and cinematic works. Photos by V. Plotnikov, A. Sternin, V. Murashko, from the personal archive of N.M. Vysotskaya and S.V. Vysotsky and others. The introductory article by R. Rozhdestvensky was reprinted in abridgment from the book "Nerve" (publishing house "Contemporary", 1982).

On offer here is the FULL COLLECTION of albums, 1-17 of his collected works from the series "At the Concerts of Vladimir Vysotsky":

1) Vladimir Vysotsky №1. Sentimental boxer. 1987
2) Vladimir Vysotsky №2. Save our Souls. 1987
3) Vladimir Vysotsky №3. Moscow - Odessa. 1988
4) Vladimir Vysotsky №4. A song about a friend. 1988
5) Vladimir Vysotsky №5. Peace to your home. 1988
6) Vladimir Vysotsky №6. Alien track. 1988
7) Vladimir Vysotsky №7. Big carriage. 1989
8) Vladimir Vysotsky №8. In the neutral zone. 1989
9) Vladimir Vysotsky №9. Pacer run. 1989
10) Vladimir Vysotsky №10. Horses are finicky. 1989
11) Vladimir Vysotsky №11. In search of the genre. 1990
12) Vladimir Vysotsky №12. Long jump. 1990
13) Vladimir Vysotsky №13. Lecture. 1990
14) Vladimir Vysotsky №14. Ballad of childhood. 1990
15) Vladimir Vysotsky №15. Masquerade. 1990
16) Vladimir Vysotsky. part №16. Interview 1990
17) Vladimir Vysotsky. part №17. Paradise Apples 1991

Also included is the album "Ensemble" (Ансамбль) of Vladimir Vysotsky, which was first published in 1974. This is the 1987 Melodiya stereo pressing of the songs of Vysotsky. On side one Vlady sings the songs of Vysotsky. On side two Vysotsky sings his own songs. Accompaniment by the Ensemble "Melodiya". Songs are sung in Russian. A very famous Soviet couple, Vlady was married to Vysotsky from 1969-1980, and so beloved were they, there is even a Monument to Vladimir Vysotsky and Marina Vlady in Yekaterinburg!

Tracks:

About Two Cars / О Двух Автомобилях So Smoky / Так Дымно I Carried My Trouble / Я Несла Свою Беду Maryushka / Марьюшка It Happened Men Gone / Так Случилось, Мужчины Ушли Like the Volga Mother / Как По Волге-Матушке Variations On Gypsy Themes / Вариации На Цыганские Темы White Silence / Белое Безмолвие Lyrical / Лирическая Zero Seven / Ноль Семь Crystal House / Дом Хрустальный Not yet evening / Еще Не Вечер

There are other albums in the series (18 in total), but this set is all the editions published during the times of the USSR, not after the collapse.

На концертах Владимира Высоцкого 1-17

Material: Paper sleeves, vinyl albums
Title: "At the Concerts of Vladimir Vysotsky" (На концертах Владимира Высоцкого) + "Ensemble" (Ансамбль)
Language: Russian
Publisher: Melodiya, Moscow
Condition: Very Good condition. Vinyls are MINT/NEAR MINT, no scratches, covers have minimal signs of wear. 2 have album sleeves from non-Visotsky records. See photos for details.
Dimensions: 31 cm x 31 cm
Year Made: 1987-1992
Weight: 4211g for all