WILSON AUDIOPHILE LP W-8824 Center Stage

	A$		199
	$		132

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.  The item is shipped from Australia.  Shipping to outside Australia is a flat rate of $25 via International registered post  (costing me $30 or more depending on country).  This service includes proof of shipment and signed delivery by addressee (buyer).

Shipment to Australia domestic is free. 

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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.

Additional Notes:

Grading:  Brand new & Sealed

This is a rare, out of print, collectors’ item.  Original shrink wrap seal, with no cover discolouration or marks.  This item was originally imported from Wilson Audio Specialties, carefully stored and has never changed hands.

As the item has a shrink wrap, the photos are not the clearest, or showing reflections. 

Packaging:  

Item(s) will be carefully packed with bubble-wrap protection, and placed inside a purpose-designed cardboard box.  The box will be labelled with “Fragile” stickers.  I do not charge for packaging.  Please note that despite all care:

1. LP record covers can get dented corners and seam-splits from carrier handling.  Seam-splits can be minimised by removing the record from its cover and packaged separately.  However as this is an original sealed collectors’ item, I will not do this unless you expressively ask for. 
2. CD cases are fragile and can crack under pressure.  CD cases can be easily replaced.  All items are carefully inspected before shipping.