PROKOFIEV: PETER & THE WOLF (180G) | VINYL RECORD (LP)
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PROKOFIEV: PETER & THE WOLF (180G) | VINYL RECORD (LP)
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Release Date: 10/27/2014
180 Gram Audiophile Vinyl + Insert Classical Music On Vinyl Release: Packed In Sturdy PVC Collector's BagDavid Bowie Narrates Prokofiev's Peter And The Wolf (1978) is a classical music album containing David Bowie's narration of Sergei Prokofiev's 1936 composition Peter And The Wolf. The music is performed by the Philadelphia Orchestra conducted by Eugene Ormandy. The album reached number 136 on the US Pop Albums chart. Side One contains the narration by David Bowie of public domain material originally written by Prokofiev. The second side of this LP features Eugene Ormandy conducting Benjamin Britten's Young Person's Guide To The Orchestra with the Philadelphia Orchestra. Ormandy and the aforementioned musicians from Philly also back up Bowie on side one. Critics lauded the album, saying Bowie 'found his most charming guise since Hunky Dory. ' He tells the well-known fable with his usual eloquence and style, and gives instructions at the beginning for kids to understand how the music corresponds to characters in the story. The accompaniment from the Philadelphia Orchestra is first rate. The Music On Vinyl re-release includes detailed liner notes on the project by Mary Campbell, specifically geared to "introduce children to the sounds of the individual instruments in the symphony orchestra. " Both Prokofiev and Britten wrote their respective pieces with this aim in mind. 2014 repressing by Music On Vinyl. Pressed in Holland. Track Listing:1. Peter and the Wolf, Op. 65 (A Musical Tale for Children)2. Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, Op. 34
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Tracklist Preview
- Peter and the Wolf, Op. 65 (A Musical Tale for Children) - Bowie, David
- Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, Op. 34 - Bowie, David
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Product DESCRIPTION
Release Date: 10/27/2014
180 Gram Audiophile Vinyl + Insert Classical Music On Vinyl Release: Packed In Sturdy PVC Collector's BagDavid Bowie Narrates Prokofiev's Peter And The Wolf (1978) is a classical music album containing David Bowie's narration of Sergei Prokofiev's 1936 composition Peter And The Wolf. The music is performed by the Philadelphia Orchestra conducted by Eugene Ormandy. The album reached number 136 on the US Pop Albums chart. Side One contains the narration by David Bowie of public domain material originally written by Prokofiev. The second side of this LP features Eugene Ormandy conducting Benjamin Britten's Young Person's Guide To The Orchestra with the Philadelphia Orchestra. Ormandy and the aforementioned musicians from Philly also back up Bowie on side one. Critics lauded the album, saying Bowie 'found his most charming guise since Hunky Dory. ' He tells the well-known fable with his usual eloquence and style, and gives instructions at the beginning for kids to understand how the music corresponds to characters in the story. The accompaniment from the Philadelphia Orchestra is first rate. The Music On Vinyl re-release includes detailed liner notes on the project by Mary Campbell, specifically geared to "introduce children to the sounds of the individual instruments in the symphony orchestra. " Both Prokofiev and Britten wrote their respective pieces with this aim in mind. 2014 repressing by Music On Vinyl. Pressed in Holland. Track Listing:1. Peter and the Wolf, Op. 65 (A Musical Tale for Children)2. Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, Op. 34
Tracklist Preview
- Peter and the Wolf, Op. 65 (A Musical Tale for Children) - Bowie, David
- Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, Op. 34 - Bowie, David
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In Stock Items
Only items that are currently available can be purchased on our website.
Shipping Time:
Orders typically ship within 2–5 business days.
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Payment is collected at checkout at the time your order is placed.
Out of Stock Items (Backorder Queue)
If an item is currently unavailable, you’ll see the option to “Join Backorder Queue.”
Here’s how it works:
Join the queue for the record you want.
When it comes back in stock, customers are notified in the order they joined.
If inventory is limited, notifications are sent in batches.
When you receive a notification, you’ll have a limited window (typically 24 hours) to complete your purchase before it moves to the next person in line - IF inventory is limited.
Joining the queue does NOT require payment.
This system ensures fairness and prevents overselling.
Release Updates
If an upcoming title has a scheduled release date (pre-order items), the product page will reflect the most current expected timeline.
If release dates change, the product page will be updated accordingly. Once the item becomes available, it will be added as an in stock item.
*Pre-Order items use the same queue system as Backorder items.
When will I receive a tracking number?
We provide tracking for every order. Tracking will be available once your product is shipped. All of our products are shipped out of our warehouse in Westlake Village, CA. You can track your order through your account on our website, via any of the shipping confirmation emails we've sent you, or through the Shop App.
Can I cancel my order?
Orders may be canceled any time before they ship. Once an order has shipped, it falls under our standard return policy.