Shakespeare: Macbeth (1959) 3-LP Vinyl Box and similar items

Catalog Number: A4343 Condition Details: 3-LP Box Set. Import from UK. Vinyl plays with occasional light-crackles, occasional crackle on record 1 (play-graded). Box has a few creases near edges; light-scuffing (front/back). Inner-sleeve is original (Poly-lined paper). Spine is unbroken, clean and easy-to-read. Hinge is intact. Minor shelf-wear along other edges and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.) Tracks: Act One Scene 1. A Barren Heath Scene 2. A Barren Heath (Cont.) Scene 3. A Barren Heath (Cont.) Scene 4. Forres. A Room In The Palace Scene 5. Inverness. Macbeth's Castle Scene 6. Inverness. Macbeth's Castle (Cont.) Scene 7. Inverness. A Court In Macbeth's Castle Act Two Scene 1. Inverness. A Court In Macbeth's Castle. Later. Scene 2. Inverness. A Court In Macbeth's Castle Scene 3. Inverness. A Court In Macbeth's Castle (Cont.) Scene 4. Before Macbeth's Castle Act Three Scene 1. Audience Chamber At Forres Scene 2. Audience Chamber At Forres (Cont.) Scene 3. Forres. The Approaches To The Palace Scene 4. The Hall Of The Palace Scene 6. A Castle In Scotland Act Four Scene 1. A Cavern, A Fiery Pit And A Boiling Cauldron Scenes 2. Fife. MacDuff's Castle Scene 3. England, Before The Palace Of King Edward Act Five Scene 1. Dunsinane. A Room In The Castle Scene 2-9. Country Near Dunsinane; A Court In Dunsinane Castle; Country Near Burnam; Dunsinane About The Record: Shakespeare: Macbeth, by The Marlowe Dramatic Society and Professional Players, is a comprehensive spoken-word recording that presents William Shakespeare's Macbeth as a full dramatized performance across multiple LPs, featuring clear diction, strong dramatic interpretation, and a cast drawn from experienced theatrical professionals to bring the tragedy's intense psychological drama and supernatural elements vividly to life for home listeners. This release is notable as part of the influential Argo Shakespeare series, a mid-20th-century project that made authoritative audio versions of the complete plays widely available for educational use, theatrical study, and personal enjoyment during a time when such recordings helped preserve and popularize classic theater beyond live performances. Its historically significant contribution lies in supporting the growing appreciation of spoken-word Shakespeare as an accessible medium for audiences unable to attend stage productions regularly. The album's emphasis on fidelity to the text and nuanced acting has long been valued by scholars, educators, and Shakespeare enthusiasts.