Sold Date: September 11, 2018
Start Date: September 6, 2018
Final Price: $226.00 (AUD)
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Congratulations, you have found one of the rarest and greatest recordings of all time.  Long out of print, this is brand new and sealed.  Meticulously stored in a humidity controlled vault since new.  This is the original U.S. pressing from Wilson Audiophile Recording’s analogue master tape.  Not subsequent re-release on inferior vinyl and from digital masters.  I have heard them all and the original is the real deal.  If you know anything about it, nothing more need be said.  

Once payment is confirmed, your item will be packaged and shipped within 1 business day from Australia.  Please read shipping note below. 

For additional items, please see shipment note below.  There may be no additional fees depending on combined weight. Should eBay charges you additional fees, I will refund you via PayPal.  I will recover only actual cost. 

Grading:  Brand new & Sealed

This is a rare, out of print, collectors’ item.  It is sealed in original shrink wrap, as brand new with no cover discolouration or marks.  This item was originally imported from Wilson Audio Specialties, and carefully stored since new and has never changed hands.

Center Stage

National Symphonic Winds

Definitive recording by Wilson Audio Specialties W-8824

Sealed original as new LP of a legendary, out of print recording 

A must own collectors’ item for all audiophile and music lovers

Side One :  

1. Olympic Fanfare (4:05)                                                                              

Olympic Fanfare was composed for the 1984 Olympic Games held in Los Angeles, California. This music, heard by millions of people throughout the world became synonymous with the Olympic spirit.

2. Cowboys (9:40)

John Williams is the preeminent composer of movie music in Hollywood today. His skill in all styles of composition that set just the right mood, has had a lasting impact on movie goers and listeners alike. Who can forget the theme music of “Jaws”, “Close Encounters”, “E.T.”, and “Star Wars” ? This same skill is evident in “The Cowboys”. The music is perfect in bringing the panorama of the west to the listener. 

3. Selections from Oklahoma (9:15)                                                      

“Oklahoma” was the first musical show in which Richard Rodgers collaborated with lyricist Oscar Hammerstein ll. Oklahoma became a classic with songs that are the standards in the industry like “Oh, What a Beautiful Morning”, “People Will Say We’re in Love” and “The Surry With the Fringe on Top”. Warren Barker’s stunning arrangement of this musical show is in a class by itself.                     

Side Two :  

1. Selections from Barnum (5:22)

“Barnum” is the Tony Award winning musical of Cy Coleman and Michael Stewart. With songs like “There is a Sucker Born Ev’ry Minute”, “One Brick at a Time”, “Come Follow the Band”, “The Colors of My Life” and “Join the Circus”, it is easy to understand and enjoy the colorful adventures of P.T. Barnum. 

2. Selections from Mary Poppins (8:35)

The Walt Disney film, “Mary Poppins”, is fondly remembered by over a generation of people for its catchy, up-beat songs like “Feed the Birds”, “Spoonful of Sugar” and “Chim Chim Cheree”, which always bring smiles and set feet tapping. It is however, “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” that caused most of us to trip over our tongues.

3. Selections from West Side Story (9:18)

“West Side Story” is an American “Romeo and Juliet”. Set against and racial strife, it is the classic love story. The music from this smash hit has been called Bernstein’s musical masterpiece. The mood ranges from overt intensity to inner meditation.

The Conductor Lowell Graham :

Lowell Graham, a native of Greeley, Colorado, has earned recognition as one of America’s most talented young conductors. He was graduated from the University of Northern Colorado with both his Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees. Additionally, he was the fist person to be awarded the Doctor of Musical Arts Degree in Orchestral Conducting from the Catholic University of America.

Lowell Graham has led orchestras and bands on record and in performance throughout the world. He is the current conductor and commander of the United States Air Force Tactical Air Command Band.

MUSIC NOTE:

It's So Hard Knowing Where To Start Or Stop In Discussing This Record .

Fact Is, It's Recorded By Loudspeaker Manufacturer David Wilson, One Of The Best Record On The Planet . (He Wanted Real Music That He Could Witness, Know In His Bones, To Help Him Design The Best Loudspeakers. So He Took Up Recording .)

Next, The People Involved In This Project Reads Like A Hall Of Fame In Audiophile :

John Curl (Of Mark Levinson Fame) Designed The Recorder ; Sheffield Lab And Doug Sax Were Pulled In For The Mastering ; Teldec Did The Pressing ; And The Whole Enterprise Was Auditioned Through Wilson WATTs And WAMMs, Utilizing Spectral Electronics From Keith Johnson (Reference Records).

Fact Is, Even Harry Pearson Of TAS Was Present, For Moral Support, I'm Told .

And, Yes, From The First Moment Lowell Graham Starts Conducting The National Symphonic Winds, Give That Listening Chair Seat-Belt A Tug, Ok?

From An Acoustic You Can Quite Literally "See," The Recording Is So Fine .

Top Recommendation !!!   

---------------Please read: Shipping notes-----------

Once payment is confirmed, your item will be packaged and shipped within 1 business day.  Shipping to outside Australia is per eBay calculation as it varies by country.  eBay shipping options are either via registered post (sign on delivery) OR with delivery tracking (recommended option).

Shipping receipt will be provided.  If you are buying more than 1 of my listings, please do not pay until you get an combined invoice from me with the right shipping cost (will be lower than eBay calculated ones) 

International trackable shipping is expensive from Australia as it is treated as a parcel.  The postage quoted by eBay is for parcel post wth tracking (around $34, varies by country).   Unfortunately I had been, but can no longer absorb this cost.  If you find the shipping cost unacceptable (out of my control), you may cancel your order.

Shipment to Australia domestic is free (min $14.35 worth)

In any case, I guarantee postage cannot be more than actuals or eBay calculations, which is the lower.  You will be refunded the difference if you had paid more.  Postage is very complex on eBay.   Thanks for reading, it's best you have all the information.