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This page updated on October 16. 2009

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Pre-orders are now being accepted for the soon to be released 5 CD set "Original Album Classics" from Sony Masterworks.  This set includes the following RCA Albums: "The Student Prince and Other Musical Comedies," "The Touch of Your Hand," "Seven Hills of Rome," "I’ll Walk With God," and "Mario Lanza Sings His Favorite Arias."  Please be advised that the 5 CD set will not be shipped out until after the release date of November 10th.  $40.00 plus S and H.

Newly released!

"Serenade: A Mario Lanza Songbook" (Sony Masterworks) A superb collection of songs in Italian and English including selections from Mario Lanza's radio show never before on CD and first time releases of the 1950 RCA recording of "Because" and the 1957 RCA English language version of "Arrivederci Roma." $12.00 plus S and H.

Newly arrived!

"Mario Lanza Greatest Hits" (Sony Masterworks). A fine collection of some of Mario's finest recordings including selections from The Student Prince and Serenade sound tracks, The Mario Lanza Show, and top selling RCA releases. $12.00 plus S & H. (Note: This CD is not the same as "Lanza's Greatest Hits."

NEW

1947 Hollywood Bowl Concert (Andromeda) with Frances Yeend soprano, Eugene Ormandy conductor. Complete historic concert including solos for Yeend and the Orchestra. Arias and duets from L'Elisir D'Amore, Andrea Chenier, Tosca, Madama Butterfly, La Boheme, La Traviata, and Der Freischutz as well as music by Bach, Mendelssohn, Mozart, and Strauss. Excellent sound. $12.00 plus S & H. .

MARIO'S SONG - A special limited edition CD of a composition in tribute to Mario Lanza as performed by tenor Aaron Caruso with music by Mr. Caruso and lyrics by Bob Dolfi .  Please be advised that this CD contains only this one song.  $10.00 plus S & H. 

 

Donations for each compact disc is $12.00 unless otherwise noted plus s/h

C1 RCA 6218-2-RG The Legendary Tenor
C2 RCA 60048-2 The Student Prince and The Desert Song
C5 RCA 60720-2-RG Be My Love
C6 RCA 60889-2 The Mario Lanza Collection (3 CD set - $30.00) (On Order)
C10 RCA 09026-68073-2 You'll Never Walk Alone
C11 RCA 09026-68130-2 Lanza At His Best

C11-A 82876176252 Lanza At His Best - (SACD/CD HYBRID)
C21 RCA 09026-68134-2 Lanza's Greatest Hits
C25 RCA/BMG 09026-63491-2 Mario Lanza-Opera Arias and Duets
C26 RCA 09026-6427-2 Christmas With Mario Lanza
C27 RCA 09026-63751-2 My Romance


New From Jeff Rense Productions

Each of these 3 CD’s features improved sound quality using the latest available technology.  Many of the older archival recordings have been given new life through this process.  “I’ll See You in My Dreams” is a revised version of an earlier release by Mr. Rense of the same name which is also available from the Mario Lanza Museum.  Each CD is $15.95 plus s/h.

 
 
 
 
 
 


C29 The Essential Mario Lanza (2 disks) $22.00 (available April 3, 2007) (NEW)


Archival Recordings From Damon Lanza Productions

*Unless otherwise noted all of the following CD's are $15.95 plus s/h

DLP-2001 ONE ALONE: Out takes from "Serenade," " Seven Hills of Rome," "For The First Time" plus the Lanza only raw 1959 recordings from the "Student Prince," "Desert Song," and "Christmas" albums. (Also available on cassette for $10.00 plus s/h).

DLP-2002 GOLDEN DAYS: Contains Mario's selections from his appearances on the "Great Moments in Music" radio show 1945-46 including arias and duets from "Tosca," Otello," and "Student Prince." (Also available on cassette for $10.00 plus s/h).

DLP-2003 I'LL WALK WITH GOD: More outtakes from "Serenade" including the alternate "Otello" duet with Gloria Boh, selections from "Seven Hills of Rome," "For The First Time," and more 1959 raw recordings from "Student Prince" as well as the "Vagabond King."

DLP-2004 THE LORD'S PRAYER: Selections include rare private recordings from 1940-45, RCA test recordings, and appearances on the "Red Barber" and "Charlie McCarthy" Radio programs.

DLP-2005 VOCE 'E NOTTE THE INTERVIEWS- IN HIS OWN WORDS: Lanza is interviewed on various radio and TV shows from 1949-59. Includes his final interview with Peter Lind Hayes, "The Christopher's," "Ed Sullivan," RAI, and many others. (2 CD set) $25.00 plus s/h

DLP-2006 THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL ERA: Includes songs, arias, and duets, from all three Hollywood Bowl concerts with Frances Yeend, Kathryn Grayson, Mary Jane Smith, and Lee Wintner.(On Order)

DLP-2006A FOR YOU ALONE: Includes MGM test recordings, live 1948 Toronto concert excerpts, scene from "La Boheme" with Bel Canto Trio, live radio appearances, and un-issued recordings of "Because" and "For You Alone."(On Order)

DLP-2007 IF YOU WERE MINE: Includes Mario rehearsing at home, alternate takes of 1950 RCA recordings of "Vesti la giubba," and "Madama Butterfly" duet with Elaine Malbin, alternate and extended takes from "The Great Caruso," "Because You're Mine," and "The Student Prince," and an alternate take of "If You Were Mine." (On Order)

DLP-2008 GUARDIAN ANGELS: Includes alternate takes of "Song of India," "Wanting You," and "Donkey Serenade," rehearsal recording of "Some Day" for second "Shower of Stars" TV appearance, and the raw recordings from "Lanza On Broadway" and the 1959 Christmas album.

THE COCA-COLA SHOWS: 15CD SET: Includes all of Lanza's selections from his 1951-52 radio program, as well as alternate takes and recording session material. Special Bonus: 4 recordings made by Lanza's mother Maria Cocozza of songs and arias introduced by her grandson Damon Lanza. Comes in special case with booklet. $150.00 plus $10.00 s/h, which includes insurance.

DLP-PHOTO CD2 PERFORMER AND FAMILY MAN: Includes rare photographs of Mario on the "Shower of Stars" TV show, at the London Palladium, with Renata Tebaldi, and a variety of shots from Germany and Italy. There are also many candid shots of Mario with his family in California and Rome. $30.00 plus s/h. Photo CD includes a free photo slide show viewer.

DLP 2206: Serenade: Highlights from the film soundtrack taken from the original studio master tape in excellent sound. Includes the unreleased first take of "Nessun dorma" as well as slate and take number introductions to several of the sound tracks. Mario can also be heard clearing his throat and speaking briefly. $17.99 plus s/h.

DLP - ALL All the Things You Are $18.95 plus s/h (New)

(26 selections from "The Mario Lanza Show" including spoken introductions by Mario Lanza and announcer Bill
Baldwin. The CD features the newly discovered introduction to the "Student Prince Serenade" by Mario and a variety of love songs in English, Italian, and Spanish, operetta and Broadway favorites, and the spectacular English language version of "La donna e mobile." All selections are in improved sound and taken from the original recordings before the audience applause track was added.)

 

Archival Recordings From Damon Lanza Productions and AZEL Records

AZELANZA-CD10759 :ONE LOVE OF MINE: Features duets and interviews with Kathryn Grayson and Mario Lanza from their films and radio appearances. $15.95 plus s/h