This listing is for Joan Baez - Noël Vinyl LP Record Album VSD-79230.
Label: Vanguard – VSD 79230, Vanguard – VSD-79230
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Country: US
Released: 1966
Genre: Folk, World, & Country
Style: Folk
Condition: Jacket: Good (some edge wear) Vinyl: Very Good
Tracklist:
A1 O Come, O Come Emmanuel 2:56
A2 Coventry Carol 2:21
A3 The Little Drummer Boy 3:00
A4 I Wonder As I Wander 4:31
A5 Down In Yon Forest 1:39
A6 The Carol Of The Birds 3:29
A7 Angels We Have Heard On High 1:21
B1 Ave Maria 4:05
B2 Mary's Wandering; Deck The Halls 3:39
B3 Away In A Manger; Adeste Fideles 2:44
B4 Cantique Del Noël 3:45
B5 What Child Is This 3:01
B6 Silent Night 2:22
Noël is a Christmas album by Joan Baez, released in 1966.
Working with arranger-conductor Peter Schickele (PDQ Bach), Baez, for the first time, recorded an album outside the standard guitar-based folk format. She worked with Schickele on her next two albums, both of which also featured classical orchestration.
Unlike holiday albums by many other popular artists, Baez included mostly traditional material, avoiding more lighthearted or commercial fare in favor of a somber, understated tone. She included both familiar ("The Little Drummer Boy") and more obscure ("Down in Yon Forest") material. The album also contains several brief instrumental selections arranged by Schickele.
CONDITION Descriptions:
I base the condition of each of my Records off of's Grading System.
• MINT (M) Looks new and unplayed. Very high vinyl luster and no noticeable label defects. Sounds new. With 45rpm records, this does not always mean there is no surface noise at all.
• NEAR MINT (NM) Looks almost new, but has some minor flaws such as a drill hole; unobtrusive writing on label (e.g., an X on a promo copy); minor scuffing on vinyl; minor color flaking on label, or other insignificant flaws that only slightly detract from visual appeal. May have some minor surface noise, but nothing distracting.
• VERY GOOD (VG) There may be light scuffing and some of the original vinyl luster may be lost. The vinyl and label may appear used, but well cared for. Records may have some more obvious flaws that are not visually degrading such as a sticker on the label; more noticeable writing on the label; scuffing and minor scratches on the vinyl; or minor discoloration of the label. There may be very minor warping of the vinyl. There may be a slight scratch not affecting play.
• GOOD (G) Record has visible signs of handling and playing, such as loss of vinyl luster, minor surface scratches, groove wear, and audible surface noise. Appears well used but not abused. May have a few major flaws, such as scratches, label tears, or stickers, and/or writing.
• FAIR (F) Appears well used and somewhat abused. Audio is not great due to surface noise and scratches. The record may have a stick or a skip. Records in this condition are those you might purchase to fill a hole in your collection until a better copy comes along.
• POOR (P) Well played with little luster and significant surface noise, but still not cracked or broken. Record likely skips and/or sticks. Typically so bad looking that a true “collector” would just toss it out. More useful as a Frisbee. I try not to sell records in this condition.
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