Music From The Godfather - Vinyl

Artist: Neil Richardson and His Orchestra

Title: Music From The Godfather

Label: Music For Pleasure (MFP)

Catalogue Number: MFP 50036

Country: United Kingdom

Original Release Year: 1972

Pressing Year: 1972 UK Original Pressing

Format: Vinyl LP

Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

Music From The Godfather is a beautifully arranged orchestral interpretation of the unforgettable score from Francis Ford Coppola's classic film. Performed by Neil Richardson and His Orchestra, the album recreates Nino Rota's celebrated compositions, including the haunting Love Theme From The Godfather and the instantly recognisable Godfather Waltz. Released at the height of the film's worldwide success, this album remains a favourite with soundtrack collectors and fans of classic orchestral music.

Pressing Notes

Original 1972 UK Music For Pleasure pressing, catalogue number MFP 50036. Manufactured by EMI, this copy features the desirable SMFP 50036 A2 / B2 matrix combination, representing an early UK pressing produced using EMI's analogue mastering.

Although issued as part of the budget Music For Pleasure series, these records were manufactured to a high standard by EMI and are well known for their excellent sound quality. Original UK copies have become increasingly collectible, particularly among enthusiasts of classic film scores and 1970s soundtrack albums.

Track Listing

Side One

Main Title (The Godfather Waltz)
I Have But One Heart
The Pickup
Connie's Wedding
The Halls Of Fear
Sicilian Pastorale

Side Two

Love Theme From The Godfather
The Godfather Waltz
Apollonia
The New Godfather
The Baptism
The Godfather Finale
Matrix / Runout

Side One: SMFP 50036 A2

Side Two: SMFP 50036 B2

Additional Information
Original UK pressing
Early A2 / B2 matrix combination
Music For Pleasure (EMI)
Catalogue number MFP 50036
Performed by Neil Richardson and His Orchestra
Features Love Theme From The Godfather
Includes The Godfather Waltz
Classic orchestral film music
Collectible UK soundtrack pressing
Condition

Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Record: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Inner Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Rockabuy Records Grading Guide

Near Mint (NM)

Virtually flawless condition. Played only a handful of times with no visible marks or signs of wear.

Excellent (EX)

Lightly played and exceptionally well cared for. May show only minimal signs of handling with no significant marks affecting playback.

Very Good Plus (VG+)

A well-preserved copy with only light signs of use. The sleeve remains clean and structurally sound, while the vinyl shows only minimal surface marks that do not significantly affect playback.

Very Good (VG)

Noticeable signs of use with light surface marks and handling wear, though the record plays well throughout without major faults.

Good (G)

Visible wear with more pronounced marks. Playback remains enjoyable with some surface noise.

Poor / Fair (P/F)

Heavy wear and significant scratches affecting playback quality.

Shipping

All records are visually inspected and conservatively graded for both sleeve and vinyl condition. As these are pre-owned records, occasional light surface noise may be present as part of the listening experience.

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