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London Symphony Orchestra – Hooked On Rock Classics (LP) (VG+/VG)
London Symphony Orchestra And The Royal Choral Society – Hooked On Rock Classics
LP, Album | RCA | Cat. No. AFL1-4608 | Canada | 1982
Canadian RCA pressing of this early-1980s orchestral rock crossover album from the London Symphony Orchestra and the Royal Choral Society, lacquer cut at RCA Victor Studios, Montreal (runouts etched). Part of the wave of classical/orchestral rock reinterpretation records that followed the success of the Hooked On Classics series — presenting rock and soul classics in grand orchestral and choral arrangements. Ten tracks including orchestral treatments of Eye Of The Tiger, Baker Street, Layla, Get Back, Reach Out I’ll Be There, Standing In The Shadows Of Love, The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face, Ruby Tuesday, and Paint It Black. Distributed by RCA Inc. VG+ vinyl with one small scratch; sleeve VG with normal wear.
Condition
- Media: Very Good Plus (VG+) — one small scratch noted; otherwise excellent
- Sleeve: Very Good (VG) — normal wear
Tracklist
Side A
A1. Rock Classics (Medley) (3:09)
A2. Eye Of The Tiger (4:12)
A3. Baker Street (5:13)
A4. Layla (6:26)
A5. Get Back (5:58)
Side B
B1. Fanfare Intro – Rhapsody In Black (0:48)
B2. Reach Out I’ll Be There (3:53)
B3. Standing In The Shadows Of Love (6:40)
B4. The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face (3:51)
B5. Ruby Tuesday (4:35)
B6. Paint It Black (5:26)
Details
- Format: LP, Album
- Label: RCA (AFL1-4608)
- Country: Canada
- Released: 1982
- Weight: 230 g
- Lacquer cut at RCA Victor Studios, Montreal | Runouts etched
- Distributed by RCA Inc.
- Style: Classical, Orchestral, Disco, Easy Listening
Individual listing photos are being updated as we work through our full inventory. In the meantime, actual photos of this specific item are available upon request before purchase — we’re happy to share them.
Please note: all vinyl is visually graded, not play graded. Grades reflect careful examination under light and represent our honest assessment of condition. Minor pressing defects or surface noise consistent with age may be present and are not always visible to the naked eye.
As with all vintage records, minor signs of age and handling are to be expected and are reflected in the grading above.
London Symphony Orchestra And The Royal Choral Society – Hooked On Rock Classics
LP, Album | RCA | Cat. No. AFL1-4608 | Canada | 1982
Canadian RCA pressing of this early-1980s orchestral rock crossover album from the London Symphony Orchestra and the Royal Choral Society, lacquer cut at RCA Victor Studios, Montreal (runouts etched). Part of the wave of classical/orchestral rock reinterpretation records that followed the success of the Hooked On Classics series — presenting rock and soul classics in grand orchestral and choral arrangements. Ten tracks including orchestral treatments of Eye Of The Tiger, Baker Street, Layla, Get Back, Reach Out I’ll Be There, Standing In The Shadows Of Love, The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face, Ruby Tuesday, and Paint It Black. Distributed by RCA Inc. VG+ vinyl with one small scratch; sleeve VG with normal wear.
Condition
- Media: Very Good Plus (VG+) — one small scratch noted; otherwise excellent
- Sleeve: Very Good (VG) — normal wear
Tracklist
Side A
A1. Rock Classics (Medley) (3:09)
A2. Eye Of The Tiger (4:12)
A3. Baker Street (5:13)
A4. Layla (6:26)
A5. Get Back (5:58)
Side B
B1. Fanfare Intro – Rhapsody In Black (0:48)
B2. Reach Out I’ll Be There (3:53)
B3. Standing In The Shadows Of Love (6:40)
B4. The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face (3:51)
B5. Ruby Tuesday (4:35)
B6. Paint It Black (5:26)
Details
- Format: LP, Album
- Label: RCA (AFL1-4608)
- Country: Canada
- Released: 1982
- Weight: 230 g
- Lacquer cut at RCA Victor Studios, Montreal | Runouts etched
- Distributed by RCA Inc.
- Style: Classical, Orchestral, Disco, Easy Listening
Individual listing photos are being updated as we work through our full inventory. In the meantime, actual photos of this specific item are available upon request before purchase — we’re happy to share them.
Please note: all vinyl is visually graded, not play graded. Grades reflect careful examination under light and represent our honest assessment of condition. Minor pressing defects or surface noise consistent with age may be present and are not always visible to the naked eye.
As with all vintage records, minor signs of age and handling are to be expected and are reflected in the grading above.
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