45 rpm Record – “Spanish Armada” / “Madrid” – The Les Reed Combo (1964)
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A vintage 45 rpm vinyl single from 1964 featuring The Les Reed Combo, performing the lively instrumental “Spanish Armada” backed with the bright, melodic “Madrid”. Both tracks showcase Reed’s flair for bold arrangements and cinematic themes, reflecting his early work before becoming one of Britain’s most successful composers and arrangers of the decade. The disc presents well for its age, with clean labels and a bright playing surface. Light handling marks may be present but nothing that detracts from playability or display. A solid example for collectors of 1960s instrumentals, theme music or early Les Reed compositions. A vibrant and atmospheric pairing that captures the stylish, continental‑flavoured sound of mid‑60s British studio orchestras.
Les Reed and Theme Instrumentals
During the early 1960s, Les Reed worked extensively as an arranger, composer and bandleader, producing a number of instrumental singles that blended pop, jazz and light‑orchestral influences. Releases like “Spanish Armada” highlight his talent for memorable themes and polished studio production, making these early recordings appealing to collectors of British soundtrack‑style instrumentals.
45 rpm Record – “Spanish Armada” / “Madrid” – The Les Reed Combo (1964)
A vintage 45 rpm vinyl single from 1964 featuring The Les Reed Combo, performing the lively instrumental “Spanish Armada” backed with the bright, melodic “Madrid”. Both tracks showcase Reed’s flair for bold arrangements and cinematic themes, reflecting his early work before becoming one of Britain’s most successful composers and arrangers of the decade. The disc presents well for its age, with clean labels and a bright playing surface. Light handling marks may be present but nothing that detracts from playability or display. A solid example for collectors of 1960s instrumentals, theme music or early Les Reed compositions. A vibrant and atmospheric pairing that captures the stylish, continental‑flavoured sound of mid‑60s British studio orchestras.
Les Reed and Theme Instrumentals
During the early 1960s, Les Reed worked extensively as an arranger, composer and bandleader, producing a number of instrumental singles that blended pop, jazz and light‑orchestral influences. Releases like “Spanish Armada” highlight his talent for memorable themes and polished studio production, making these early recordings appealing to collectors of British soundtrack‑style instrumentals.
