Hallmark Classical LP Reissues

Hallmark has been reissuing some very old classic recordings for download recently. I have not been able to find a comprehensive list anywhere, and also the descriptions are sometimes lacking about the performers, recording sources, year of recording, etc. I have taken some educated guesses on some of the selections, but could be wrong. However, these are some great performances, some having never seen the light of day on CD, and if you like historical recordings, they are well worth trying out.

I am fairy sure they are based on old LPs from the 1950s, since the running time averages 30-40 minutes and are 2 tracks [like side 1 and 2 of an LP], and I have been able to track down identical vinyl albums that match in several cases. Many are mono recordings, others are early stereo. Plus they are priced very well. Each of the albums below cost less than $2. Note, the works are put onto one or two tracks, so no separation of the sections, but for the money, no big deal.

Conducted by Pierre Monteux.