Description

A vintage Parlophone 78 rpm shellac record featuring Frederick Ferrari singing Dream of Olwen and The White Dove, with orchestral accompaniment conducted by Frank Chacksfield on both sides.

Made in England, this issue carries catalogue number R. 3136 and black-and-gold Parlophone labels. A pairing for collectors of vintage vocal recordings and film songs.

• Dream of Olwen – credited to Williams and May; featured in the film While I Live; label matrix CE 12328
• The White Dove – from The Rogue Song; credited to Lehar, Grey and Stothart; label matrix CE 12329
• Vocalist: Frederick Ferrari
• Accompaniment: orchestra conducted by Frank Chacksfield
• Label: Parlophone
• Catalogue number: R. 3136
• Speed: 78 rpm
• Made in England

Two film-song connections

Both labels preserve a link to the screen: Dream of Olwen is identified with While I Live, while The White Dove comes from The Rogue Song. Ferrari’s vocal performances bring these two titles together on one Parlophone disc, ready to take a place in a vintage record collection.

Condition

Every record has a story, and this pre-loved copy is ready for its next chapter. It has been play-tested and plays beautifully. Please take a close look at all photographs to assess its condition and make sure you’re happy with it before purchasing.

There is a sticker on the Dream of Olwen label, as shown in the photographs.