British gatefold 1970s re-release of the original film soundtracks to "Easter Parade” (1948, dir. Charles Walters) backed with "The Pirate" (1948, dir. Vincente Minnelli). The former features music by Irving Berlin, the latter by Lennie Hayton (score) and Cole Porter (songs).

Easter Parade starred Judy Garland, Fred Astaire and Peter Lawford.
The Pirate starred Judy Garland and Gene Kelly.

Enhanced for stereo from the the original mono soundtrack recordings.

Various – Double Feature: Easter Parade / The Pirate (Original Soundtrack Recordings) (1948)


Condition (refer also to notes at bottom):
VINYL: G-VG. Clean on visual inspection. A few small surface scuffs and hairlines, but nothing major – and no deep scratches. Played just pre-listing and sounds clarity is good – and very good in places. Just some light surface noise at run-ins and the odd click interference during playback. Side A sounds brighter than side B. Plays with no skipping, jumping or sticking.
OUTER SLEEVE/COVER: G. Colours bright, unfaded and clean on superb gatefold sleeve. Edges show scuffing and large centre splits. Spine has creasing and bad wear at bottom end but text readable. Corners quite badly scuffed, some dented and buckled. Top right corner has sticker residue. Creases in from edges and light scuffs across outer front and back gatefold. Disc outline impression/scuffs visible. Aperture lightly nicked. Inner gate has more scuffing and creasing but nothing major. Intact.
INNER SLEEVE: VG. White paper with square corners and centre hole. Folding and creasing but clean and intact. Small sticker residue at top of one side.

Label: MGM Records – 2353 076
Series: Silver Screen Soundtrack Series
Format: Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Album, Mono, Gatefold
Country: UK
Released:
Genre: Stage & Screen
Style: Musical, Soundtrack

Tracklist

Selections from the MGM Film "Easter Parade"
A1. Fred Astaire – It Only Happens When I Dance With You
A2. Judy Garland & Peter Lawford – A Fella With An Umbrella

Judy Garland & Fred Astaire – Medley:
A3 (a) I Love A Piano.
A3 (b) Snooky Ookums.
A3 (c) When The Midnight Choo Choo Leaves For Alabam

A4. Ann Miller – Shaking The Blues Away
A5. Fred Astaire – Steppin' Out With My Baby
A6. Judy Garland & Fred Astaire – A Couple Of Swells
A7. Judy Garland – Better Luck Next Time
A8. Judy Garland & Fred Astaire – Easter Parade

Selections from the MGM Film "The Pirate"
B1. Orchestra* – Pirate Ballet
B2. Judy Garland & Gene Kelly – Be A Clown
B3. Judy Garland – Love Of My Life
B4. Judy Garland – You Can Do No Wrong
B5. Gene Kelly – Nina
B6. Judy Garland – Mack The Black

Companies, etc.
Manufactured and Marketed By – Polydor
Printed By – Howards Printers (Slough) Ltd.

Credits
Artwork [Proscenium By] – Jon Blake
Composed By – Porter* (tracks: B1 to B6), Salinger* (tracks: B1), Irving Berlin (tracks: A1 to A8), Edens* (tracks: B1)
Conductor [Conducted By] – Johnny Green (tracks: A1 to A8), Lennie Hayton (tracks: B1 to B6)
Coordinator [Series Co-ordinator] – Gordon Gray
Design – Bob Fell
Performer – MGM Studio Orchestra & Chorus*
Sleeve Notes – John Kobal

Notes
Made in England.
Side A: Irving Berlin Ltd.
Side B: Chappell & Co.

Barcode and Other Identifiers
Matrix / Runout (Stamped A side): 2353076 A//1▽420
Matrix / Runout (Stamped B side): 2353076 B//1▽420
Other (Price Code): SELECT
Matrix / Runout (Label A side): 2353076 A
Matrix / Runout (Label B side): 2353076 B


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ITEM CONDITION - items are graded according to Record Collector definitions - see below:

MINT: The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition. Records advertised as Sealed or Unplayed should be Mint.

EXCELLENT: The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and / or creasing.

VERY GOOD:
The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable.

GOOD: The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discolouration, etc.

FAIR:
The record is still just playable but has not been cared for properly and displays considerable surface noise; it may even jump. The cover and contents will be torn, stained and / or defaced.

POOR:
The record will not play properly due to scratches, bad surface noise, etc. The cover and contents will be badly damaged or partly missing.

BAD:
The record is unplayable or might even be broken, and is only of use as a collection filler.