Bidspirit auction | Sounds of Freedom - Caedmon

Sounds of Freedom - Caedmon Records CP 102 (1958, Historical, Spoken Word, Public Service Release) - This is a 1958 historical spoken-word album titled Sounds of Freedom, produced by Caedmon Records and made available as a public service by The Hartford Courant. The record features dramatic readings of historic American speeches, performed by acclaimed actors: Melvyn Douglas (Patrick Henry’s “Liberty or Death”) Vincent Price (Henry Clay’s speech on the War of 1812) Ed Begley (George Washington’s First Inaugural Address & William Jennings Bryan’s “Cross of Gold” speech) Carl Sandburg (Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address) Melvyn Douglas (Robert E. Lee’s Farewell to his Troops) Directed by Howard Sackler, this album serves as a historical and educational record, celebrating key moments in U.S. history through the powerful voices of legendary actors. Condition (Based on Visual Inspection): Cover Condition: The front cover is well-preserved with bold colors, but minor edge wear and soft corners are present. The back cover shows some light discoloration, but text remains fully legible. Top right corner has some wear and crinkling. Inner Sleeve Condition: The original inner sleeve is included, showing some yellowing due to age but intact. Vinyl Condition: The vinyl appears glossy with minimal surface wear, but some visible scuffs. The label is intact and clean. Needs cleaning and audio testing to confirm playback quality. Final Notes: A historically significant record, appealing to collectors of spoken-word, educational, and patriotic recordings. Considering light cover wear, some aging on the inner sleeve, and minor scuffs on the record, this LP would be graded Very Good (VG) to Very Good Plus (VG+) under Goldmine Grading Standards. If playback is clear without noise, it may qualify for a VG+ audio grading.