The collection includes 32 Sabicas vintage vinyl LP records spanning from 1955 to 1976.
* See video slideshow to view all of record’s unique features in our detailed photos.
The 32 Record Sabicas Collection includes:
1. Title: Flamenco Virtuoso - Autographed by Sabicas - an extremely rare item.
Label: Columbia - Adventures in Sound
Catalog Number: WL 171
Grade: Media VG+ / Sleeve VG+
Release Year: 1960
2. Title: Queen of the Gypsies - The Rhythms of Carmen Amaya & Company, Sabicas - Guitarist
Label: Decca
Catalog Number: DL 9816
Grade: Media VG++ / Sleeve VG split bottom edge, discolored
Release Year: 1955
3. Title: Sabicas the Greatest Flamenco Guitarist - Volume 1
Label: Elektra
Catalog Number: EKL 117
Grade: Media VG+ / Sleeve VG++
Release Year: 1958
4. Title: Sabicas the Greatest Flamenco Guitarist - Volume 2
Label: Elektra
Catalog Number: EKL 121
Grade: Media VG+ / Sleeve VG+ worn corners
Release Year: 1958
5. Title: Sabicas the Greatest Flamenco Guitarist - Volume 3
Label: Elektra
Catalog Number: EKL 145
Grade: Media VG+ / Sleeve VG+
Release Year: 1958
6. Title: Festival Gitana
Label: Elektra
Catalog Number: EKL 149 Mono
Grade: Media VG+ / Sleeve VG++
Release Year:1958
7. Title: Gypsy Flamenco
Label: ABC-Paramount
Catalog Number: ABCS 239 Stereo
Grade: Media VG++ / Sleeve VG+ yellowed
Release Year: 1958
8. Title: Flamenco Fiesta
Label: Legacy
Catalog Number: LEG 115 Stereo
Grade: Media VG++ / Sleeve NM
Release Year: 1958
9. Title: The Fantastic Guitars of Sabicas and Escudero with Anita Ramos
Label: Decca Records
Catalog Number: DL-8795 Hi-Fi
Grade: Media VG+ / Sleeve VG small split upper Rt. corner, stains bottom back edge
Release Year: 1958
10. Title: Sabicas the Day of the Bullfight
Label: ABC Paramount
Catalog Number: ABC-2265 - Hi-Fi
Grade: Media VG+ / Sleeve VG book-style w/ water stain inside bottom
Release Year: 1959
11. Sabicas the Day of the Bullfight
Label: ABC Paramount
Catalog Number: ABCS-2265 - Stereo
Grade: Media G / Sleeve VG: book-style w/ water stain inside bottom
Release Year: 1959
12. Title: The Fabulous Sabicas - Solo Flamenco
Label: ABC Paramount
Catalog Number: ABCS-304 Stereo
Grade: Media VG+ / Sleeve VG++
Release Year: 1959
13. Title: Sernata Andaluza
Label: Montilla, Spain
Catalog Number: FMS-2017 Stereo
Grade: Media VG+ / Sleeve VG+ water stain
Release Year: 1959
14. Title: Flamenco Puro
Label: Columbia
Catalog Number: WL 154
Grade: Media VG+ / Sleeve VG, front is VG+, back has handwriting, numbering tracks
Release Year: 1959
15. Title: The Romantic Guitars of Sabicas and Escudero - From the Pampas to the Rio Grande
Label: Decca Records
Catalog Number: DL-8797 Hi-Fi
Grade: Media VG++ / Sleeve NM
Release Year: 1959
16. Title: The Romantic Guitars of Sabicas and Escudero - From the Pampas to the Rio Grande
Label: Decca Records
Catalog Number: DL-8797 Hi-Fi
Grade: Media G / Sleeve NM
Release Year: 1959
17. Title: Soul of Flamenco
Label: ABC Paramount
Catalog Number: ABC 339
Grade: Media P scratch on track 1, side 2 (Salinas Del Puerto) / Sleeve VG++
Release Year: 1960
18. Title: Flamenco Fantasy
Label: MGM
Catalog Number: E3859
Grade: Media VG+ / Sleeve VG+ bottom corner water stain
Release Year: 1960
19. Title: Guitars of Passion
Label: MGM
Catalog Number: SE 3975 Stereo
Grade: Media VG+ / Sleeve VG+ top corner split 1inch
Release Year: 1962
20. Title: Flaming Flamenco
Label: United Artists
Catalog Number: UAL 3236
Grade: Media VG+ / Sleeve VG++
Release Year: 1962
21. Title: Sabicas Flamenco Variations on Three Guitars
Label: Decca
Catalog Number: DL 8957
Grade: Media VG+ / Sleeve VG+
Release Year: 1963
22. Title: Flamenco Reflections
Label: ABC-Paramount
Catalog Number: ABC-451
Grade: Media G / Sleeve VG bottom corner stain, top corner tear
Release Year: 1963
23. Title: El Rey Del Flamenco
Label: ABC Paramount
Catalog Number: ABC 526
Grade: Media VG+ / Sleeve VG
Release Year: 1965
24. Title: Flamenco Fever
Label: ABC Records
Catalog Number: ABC-587 Mono
Grade: Media VG / Sleeve NM
Release Year: 1967
25. Title: Artistry in Flamenco
Label: ABC Records
Catalog Number: ABCS-614
Grade: Media VG+ / Sleeve VG top split
Release Year: 1968
26. Title: Sabicas - Rock Encounter with Joe Beck
Label: Polydor
Catalog Number: 24-4026 Stereo
Grade: Media VG scuff side 1 / Sleeve VG
Release Year: 1970
27. Title: The Soul of Flamenco and the Essence of Rock
Label: Cultural Development Corporation
Catalog Number: CDC-1819
Grade: Media NM / Sleeve VG water damage bottom taped
Release Year: 1971
28. Title: Sixteen Immortal Performances Flamenco Guitar
Label: ABC Records
Catalog Number: ABCS-735
Grade: Media VG / Sleeve VG+
Release Year: 1971
29.Title: Sabicas in Concert
Label: Cultural Development Corp.
Catalog Number: CDC-1818
Grade: Media P record one yellow vinyl is discolored, but record two is VG+ / Sleeve G
Release Year: 1971
30. Title: Flamenco Passions
Label: ABC Records
Catalog Number: ABCX-796
Grade: Media both records VG / Sleeve G
Release Year: 1973
31. Title: The Art of the Guitar
Label: Everest Records
Catalog Number: SDBR 3395
Grade: Media VG / Sleeve NM
Release Year: 1976
32. Title: Flamenco! Sabicas, Serranito, Cano, Maravilla, Martinez, Marchena, Ricardo
Label: Command International
Catalog Number: RS 931 SD
Grade: Media NM / Sleeve NM
Release Year: 1969
Sabicas Reviews: Jay S. Harrison said it best in the New York Herald Tribune review, proclaiming “Sabicas and Flamenco, in short, are almost synonymous. All that it is, he is: all that it needs, he is able to provide.” To this day, many are of the opinion that Sabicas was the best guitar player and musician the world has ever known. They attribute him with this honor because of his multifaceted mastery, which included technique, speed, clarity, expression, timing, dynamics, phrasing, improvisation, and creativity. He was known to be generous with teaching others and was open to collaboration.
Sabicas Bio: Sabicas, spanish flamenco guitarist (1907-1990) was born Agustín Castellón, the son of gypsies. Sabicas made his debut at the age of nine as a guitarist in a Madrid theater. He performed as a solo guitarist and a featured accompanist to flamenco dancers and singers, among them Carmen Amaya. He made his New York concert recital debut at Town Hall in 1959, and subsequently concertized and recorded extensively in the United States.
A Rare Collection: This record collection's previous owner was a belated family member, Lew, who fulfilled a dream of playing flamenco guitar professionally. Back in the day, Lew traveled to concerts given by flamenco artists. He even moved to So. CA to learn guitar from the gypsies, following them as they moved. Ultimately, Lew played guitar in concerts with the flamenco dancers. However, being a gringo he predicted his chances of his fulfilling his dream of becoming a full time flamenco guitarist were slim. While Lew continued to play, he worked as a teacher and principal until he fulfilled another dream of becoming a home builder and real estate developer. It's an honor to share Lew’s story because we shared a love of music. In fact, all sale proceeds go to recording an album of eleven piano compositions that I've written.Condition: Lew did play the records, but not for long. Because he played Flamenco, they were played for reference, not entertainment. Lew handled the vinyl with great care. However, he was not persnickety about the cover sleeves and they show wear that is consistent with their age and use. All 32 record's media and sleeves are graded with the Goldmine Standard criteria. Because we've not play-graded, we graded conservatively. This is one of many ways we strive to earn happy customers. Please see the photos for more detail on the item condition.
Cleanliness: Media has been handled carefully through a two-step cleaning process with an anti-static carbon fiber record brush. Second, it is properly cleaned with recording cleaning fluid, pad, and cloth. The cleaned media is stored in a new inner paper sleeve.
Shipping: The media arrives in a new anti-static clear vinyl sleeve, wrapped for maximum protection inside a sturdy box marked "fragile."
From the Seller: Please feel free to email me any questions. Your order is appreciated. All proceeds go toward recording an album of original piano compositions that I’ve waited a lifetime to complete.
Thank you,
Douglas Clay