Very Best of Orson Welles [Limited Edition, Original recording remastered]

Orson Welles | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 10, 2001)
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Limited Edition, Original recording remastered
• Label: Cleopatra
• ASIN: B00005LMKK
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #303,145 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. War of the Worlds

Editorial Reviews

Stardust Records presents a 2 CD set of Orson Welles and the Mercury Theatre's radio productions of The War Of The Worlds and Dracula. Limited edition. 2 CD's in slimline jewelbox and slipcase. 2001 release.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A terrific remastering., January 16, 2002

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Craig Clarke "Living After Midnight: Hard and... (New England) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Very Best of Orson Welles (Audio CD)

These are two legendary broadcasts from the Mercury Theatre on the Air. First, the infamous War of the Worlds from Halloween, 1938, and, on the second disc, Dracula, the first ever Mercury Theatre broadcast. Both evoke their respective moods perfectly, an example of the quality of work done by the Mercury Theatre.

This is also a real deal for the price. Two CDs, excellent audio quality (especially considering the ages of the sources) and a retrospective booklet included.

A perfect gift for the Old-Time Radio--or Orson Welles--fan.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, August 17, 2002

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"sloan123" (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Very Best of Orson Welles (Audio CD)

"Dracula" and the infamous "War of the Worlds" are both masterpieces of classic radio, and these elegant discs do them justice. The sound, while not perfect, is a lot better than I expected considering the source material is over 60 years old.

4.0 out of 5 stars Good value, April 9, 2007

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RICH "RICH" (UK) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Very Best of Orson Welles (Audio CD)

Good value with Dracula as added bonus. Orson Welles broadcast was a classic.
Shame my original purchase was lost and was sent several weeks later.
A bit unfair of Amazon to refund & recharge my card to process my replacement which cost more than original purchase due to change in exchange rate! ;-(