{"product_id":"various-hits-of-32-cd-1996","title":"Hits of '32 - Various Artists (ASV Living Era 1996)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHits of '32\u003c\/strong\u003e – a captivating time capsule featuring 24 classic recordings from 1932, showcasing the greatest voices and orchestras of the early Depression era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReleased in 1996 as part of the prestigious ASV Living Era series, this meticulously curated compilation presents high-quality mono transfers of authentic 1932 recordings. The year 1932 was a pivotal moment in popular music history, when radio was king, talking pictures were revolutionizing entertainment, and the sounds of jazz, crooners, and dance bands provided escapism during difficult economic times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatured Legendary Artists\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis exceptional collection brings together an all-star lineup of American and British performers who defined the era:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBing Crosby\u003c\/strong\u003e - \"Please\" - The crooner who would become the biggest star of the decade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDuke Ellington\u003c\/strong\u003e - \"It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)\" - Jazz royalty at his creative peak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaul Robeson\u003c\/strong\u003e - The legendary bass-baritone and cultural icon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRudy Vallee\u003c\/strong\u003e - The original crooner and radio sensation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Mills Brothers\u003c\/strong\u003e - Pioneering vocal harmony group\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJeanette MacDonald\u003c\/strong\u003e - Hollywood's singing sweetheart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNoël Coward\u003c\/strong\u003e - The sophisticated British composer-performer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAl Bowlly\u003c\/strong\u003e - Britain's most beloved crooner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGene Austin\u003c\/strong\u003e - \"A Ghost Of A Chance\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlanagan \u0026amp; Allen\u003c\/strong\u003e - British music hall favorites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmbrose \u0026amp; His Orchestra\u003c\/strong\u003e - \"The Sun Has Got His Hat On\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinnie Hale \/ Carroll Gibbons\u003c\/strong\u003e - \"As Time Goes By\" (the original recording, years before \u003cem\u003eCasablanca\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlus Layton \u0026amp; Johnstone and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNotable Tracks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 24-track collection includes timeless standards that have endured for nearly a century, including the original 1932 recording of \"As Time Goes By\" (later immortalized in \u003cem\u003eCasablanca\u003c\/em\u003e), Duke Ellington's swing anthem \"It Don't Mean A Thing,\" and Bing Crosby's tender \"Please.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout ASV Living Era\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ASV Living Era series is renowned for its commitment to preserving and presenting vintage recordings with exceptional audio quality. These high-quality mono transfers capture the authentic sound of 1932 while minimizing surface noise and maximizing clarity, allowing modern listeners to experience these historic performances as they were meant to be heard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAlbum Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReleased 1996 by ASV Living Era\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24 authentic recordings from 1932\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-quality mono transfers from original 78rpm recordings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures American and British artists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarcode: 743625518221\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreloved CD in excellent playing condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a devoted collector of vintage music, researching the cultural history of the 1930s, or discovering the timeless appeal of early crooners and jazz legends, \u003cem\u003eHits of '32\u003c\/em\u003e offers an authentic and beautifully preserved journey to a pivotal year in popular music history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePreloved, used \u0026amp; recycled – premium quality at exceptional value.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Preloved","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53694320312695,"sku":"5z","price":1.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0371\/5969\/8476\/files\/1728227283_1.jpg?v=1772485676","url":"https:\/\/wesellit.uk\/products\/various-hits-of-32-cd-1996","provider":"WeSellit.UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}