Vintage Vinyl Record “Ritual of the Savage” by Les Baxter (Capitol, 1957)
Sold Date:
March 8, 2022
Start Date:
March 1, 2022
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This recording of Les Baxter and His Orchestra’s classic record is in very good condition, original to the 1950s (it is not the contemporary re-release). Although this recording was originally produced in 1951, I believe this release dates from 1957. It shows light signs of wear to the edges of its paper sleeves and very light scratches to the vinyl surface but has been play-tested and sounds beautiful. Record measures 12x12”. Feel free to message me with any questions or for additional details!
“Ritual of the Savage is an album by American composer , released in 1951 often cited as one of the most important albums.The album featured lush orchestral arrangements along with and offered such classics as "", "Jungle River Boat", "Love Dance", and "Stone God."
Baxter described the album as a "tone poem of the sound and the struggle of the jungle." The album's liner notes requested the listener to imagine themselves transported to a tropical land. "Do the mysteries of native rituals intrigue you…does the haunting beat of savage drums fascinate you? Are you captivated by the forbidden ceremonies of primitive peoples in far-off or deep in the interior of the ?" (Wikipedia)
