The 33 record is in great condition. The sleeve has wear on the edges. Shipped the next business day! We own a small family book store and sell our extra books and media that have been on our shelves for too long. Additional Details ------------------------------ Product description: TITLE : Noel ARTIST : Joan Baez FORMAT : Long Play Record LABEL : Vanguard RECORD # : VSD-79230 (stereo) DATE : 1966 (bronze/tan label) NOTES: When Joan Baez began recording and performing during the late '50s and early '60s, she carved out a niche for herself as a remarkable singer of traditional music. In 1966 she released Noel, an album of seasonal songs notable for its variety and the fact that she sung two selections in German. One would expect to see "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel" and "Deck the Halls," but Baez adds lesser-known gems like "Ave Maria" and "Coventry Carol," along with instrumental versions of "Bring a Torch, Jeannette, Isabella" and "Adeste Fideles." The arrangements, while not unusual for a holiday album, were something new for a Baez album. Lutes, violas, harpsichord, strings, and wind instruments provide a classical setting for Baez's lovely soprano. In this setting, her voice becomes more formal and mannered. .... Fans of her early traditional albums will find these arrangements and stylized vocals miles away from folk music; fans of Baez's pure soprano who never concerned themselves with genre purity will find Noel a must-have album for the holidays. (AMG)