Various - Multiple artists - ABC-Paramount DSR-222 – “World War II Songs in Hi-Fi” + Angel Records ZS-35411 – “Soviet Army Chorus - Multiple titles - Tape reels - 1958

Lot of two original stereo reel-to-reel tapes from the 1950s–60s – Vintage Hi-Fi audio and historical memorabilia.

A very interesting lot consisting of two pre-recorded magnetic tapes in excellent condition, complete with original boxes and reels. Both are highly appealing pieces for collectors of vintage audio, classic Hi-Fi equipment, and 20th-century memorabilia.


1. ABC-Paramount DSR-222 – “World War II Songs in Hi-Fi” featuring The Four Sergeants with Rose Marie Jun
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American ABC-Paramount label (late 1950s), full-frequency range stereo tape at 7½ IPS for stacked inline heads .Contains a selection of famous World War II songs performed by the vocal group The Four Sergeants:

This Is the Army, Mr. Jones. • They’re Either Too Young or Too Old • Lili Marlene • The Marine Hymn and Sound Off • When the Lights Go On Again All Over the World • I’ll Be Seeing You • Praise the Lord and Pass the Ammunition • Comin’ In on a Wing and a Prayer • There’ll Be Blue Birds Over the White Cliffs of Dover

Original gold and cream box with period graphics, still in excellent good overall condition (only light signs of age consistent with the object). Tape is complete and neatly wound. A rare example of American stereophonic recording dedicated to wartime classics.
Condition: Box ex | Media Nm


2. Angel Records ZS-35411 – “Soviet Army Chorus and Band” conducted by Colonel Boris Alexandrov.
Angel (EMI) label, 4-track stereo tape at 7½ IPS.
Prestigious European (U.k.) recording of the Red Army Chorus and Band conducted by the legendary Boris Alexandrov. Contains the most iconic pieces from their repertoire:

Song of Youth • Kalinka • Far Away • Ei Ukhnem (Volga Boat Song) • You Are Always Beautiful • Along Peter’s Street • Tipperary
A Birch-Tree in a Field • Bandura • Oh, No! John! • Snow Flakes • Ukrainian Chorus • Soldiers’ Chorus (The Decembrists)

Original black and red box with photo of the choir, still very attractive. Beige Angel reel with complete label. Tape is intact and well preserved.
Condition: Box ex | Media Nm


General Condition:
Both tapes are complete, with no obvious breaks or significant creases. The boxes show normal aging (light wear to corners and some shelf-wear) but remain very presentable. Reels are original and in NM condition.

Ideal both for playback on a working reel-to-reel deck and for display in a collection.Collector’s NotesThese are two representative examples from the golden age of pre-recorded tapes (circa 1958–1965), when reel-to-reel was the reference format for high-fidelity home audio. The ABC-Paramount tape is particularly sought after by collectors of World War II memorabilia, while the Angel tape is one of the finest recordings of the Red Army Chorus ever issued on 4-track tape.