Description

A vintage Capitol 78 rpm shellac record featuring Nat “King” Cole performing Mona Lisa, backed with Baby, Won’t You Say You Love Me. An appealing pairing for collectors of Cole’s recordings and vintage popular song.

This English-made issue carries catalogue number CL.13308, with black-and-gold Capitol labels bearing the dome-and-stars trademark and The Decca Record Co. Ltd. name.

• Mona Lisa – credited to Livingston and Evans; vocal with the Les Baxter Chorus and orchestral accompaniment
• Baby, Won’t You Say You Love Me – credited to Gordon and Myrow; vocal with the Trio and the Starlighters
• Artist: Nat “King” Cole
• Label: Capitol
• Catalogue number: CL.13308
• Speed: 78 rpm
• Made in England

Two sides of Nat “King” Cole

The contrasting accompaniment credits make this an interesting pairing: Mona Lisa is presented with the Les Baxter Chorus and orchestral backing, while the reverse features the Trio and the Starlighters. The English Capitol labels preserve those performance details, offering a tangible connection to the shellac-record era of Cole’s career.

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 for your satisfaction before purchasing.