Rare Private Press Historic Opera Collection (86 Vinyl LPs)
Selling on behalf of a friend of Met Opera PR rep, Dale Heapps: a massive, historic private archive of 86 vintage opera LP records on legendary underground private-press labels The Golden Age of Opera (EJS) and Unique Opera Records (UORC), produced by historic vocal archivist Edward J. Smith.
These limited-run, mail-order subscription releases feature rare off-the-air broadcasts, in-house theater recordings, and live relays from La Scala, the Metropolitan Opera, and European stages that were never commercially available in stores. Every label carries the historic "PRIVATE RECORD – NOT FOR SALE" imprint.
Pickup in Dupont Circle.
Payment: Cash or Venmo at pickup.
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Condition & Details
Format: 12-inch 33⅓ RPM Mono LPs.
Packaging: Original paper catalog sleeves as distributed to club members.
Vinyl Condition: Clean visual gloss across discs with light handling paper rubs consistent with vintage private pressings. Labels are sharp, clean, and legible.