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About this ItemThe item format is a CDThis specific sale is a new release, shipped direct from the manufacturerThe Artist Name is Richard Burton,Dylan ThomasThe Title is Under Milk WoodCondition NewOther CommentsNew Store StockThe Media Condition is NewThis is new and unplayed The Sleeve Condition is NewNew unplayed We Use Stock ImagesBecause we have over 2 million items for sale we have to use stock images, this listing does not include the actual image of the item for sale. The purchase of this specific item is made with the understanding that the image shown in this listing is a stock image and not the actual item for sale. For example: some of our stock images include stickers, labels, price tags, hyper stickers, obi's, promotional messages, signatures and or writing which may not be available in the actual item. The Sleeve When we describe the sleeve we are describing the printed paper cover or booklet that is included inside the case. The case is not part of the sleeve. CD Version CD's are released in many editions and variations, such as standard edition, re-issue, demonstration (demo), not for sale, promotional (promo), special edition, limited edition, and many other editions and versions. The CD you receive could be any of these editions or variations. This CD Inner and Outer Sleeve For this specific sale, the CDs sleeve condition refers only to the inner paper insert sleeve and does not refer to the case such as the outer digipak, jewel case or cardboard outer casing. While we ship all items with some outer casing, such as a digipak, jewel case, cardboard casing, or plastic sleeve, for this specific sale we are selling only the inner paper sleeve and CD only, as specifically outlined in the description of this listing. (we make this disclaimer as some collectors are looking for a specific outer case type). The outer casing is replaceable and has no value and
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- Is discontinued by manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 14.22 x 1.02 x 12.45 cm; 113.4 g
- Manufacturer : Decca
- Manufacturer reference : 1140970
- Label : Decca
- ASIN : B000026NW6
- Country of origin : Austria
- Number of discs : 2
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- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 July 2024CD's in good condition.
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 July 2024excellent
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 August 2014Absolutely beautiful recording with the wonderful tones of Richard Burton. Under Milk Wood is a surreal day in the life of a small welsh seaside town, with all the characters of the town laid out before us. From the morning dreams of the townsfolk in the bible black night to the drunken creeping home at the end of the day, it is a truly beautiful thing.
The use of language by Thomas is simply breath taking. Alliteration is effortlessly dotted into the narration. The poetic rhythm deceptive in its simplicity. I could listen to this for hours on end and be spirited away to Milk Wood completely.
The narration of Richard Burton is the other half to this tour de force of the spoken word. Burton has a unique, beautiful voice that in this performance I think finds perfection. The gentle tones evoking the sights and sounds of his native Wales set the play perfectly, from the very first line. I am sure the recording would have been a success even without Burton as the narrator, but with him leading the rest of the superb cast it is something that everyone should treat themselves to experiencing at least once in a lifetime.
There is plenty that also bears repeated listening. The little jokes hidden alongside the more obvious. The nicely dark undertones and sly humour. And the songs. Oh the songs! Beautiful, funny, soulful. As Reverend Eli Jenkins says himself, 'Praise the Lord', for the Welsh are indeed '...a musical nation'.
I can't recommend this enough. You can listen to it with a detailed eye to enjoy the stories and intricacies, the hidden treats and clever language. You can also just revel in the sounds of language, the simply delight of the words rolling around like silk and honey. If you haven't had the pleasure of hearing this recording before then find a quiet couple of hours and settle back. Let yourself drift off and enjoy this masterpiece.
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 October 2013Under Milk Wood: this version is a 2 CD set with only 1 track in both CDs, they could and should have created different sections so one could move easily backwards or forwards in the recording:
cd 1 lasts about 45 minutes
cd 2 lasts about 47 minutes
this version does not have the closing announcement where all the names of the actors who took part in this production are included.
the quality is almost perfect, very occasionally there is the odd sound from a vynil recording which should not be there.
the BBC radio series are better quality still though I ended up understanding certain parts of the dialogues in this version better. the BBC version is longer and contains the closing announcement where all the names of the actors are included. Also the recording on both CDs is divided into different tracks
cd 1 lasts about 54 minutes
cd 2 lasts about 45 minutes
Needless to say Richard Burton is in both recordings and does an excellent job
I do not advise to buy the Naxos version, Naxos produce excellent audio books except as far as I know for this one. This particular version entitled 'Under Milk Wood and Other Plays' seems recorded directly from the vynil and not even the basic remastering has been undertaken.
Between this Decca and the BBC version, I would not know which one to recommend, I have them both and am very happy with them.
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 February 2021A good recording and a work that despite its age depicts human nature and village life wonderfully well. Burton's voice is of course wonderful.
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 February 2024I use this at bedtime, the sound of Burtons voice is soothing and great story also.
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 April 2023He may have dissipated his talent in a bottle, but could also produce marvellous work like this
Put on, get a nice drink and turn off the lights
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 April 2018This arrived well packaged and in excellent condition. I have not yet listened to it, but I am familiar with this recording as I have it on cassette tape. I bought the CD as I wanted a recording on a more permanent medium. I have always enjoyed listening to this. Many years ago (i.e. about 60!) I went to a recital in London and sat next to a lady who came from the village in which Dylan Thomas had lived. It was most entertaining as she recognised many of the characters (Oh that's so-and-so!).
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- wordweaverReviewed in the United States on 17 May 2015
5.0 out of 5 stars The original and by far the best version of this classic radio drama
The original and by far the best version of this classic radio drama. The wit, the lyricism, Burton's wonderful voice giving such life to Dylan Thomas' irreverent free flowing imagination of small coastal town Welsh life makes this a pleasure to which one can return time and time again and never tire of it. If you haven't heard it borrow a copy from your local library's audio collection. If you can't do that then just buy it. If you have a love of language beautifully used you will never regret it.
- BMcKennaReviewed in the United States on 11 April 2015
5.0 out of 5 stars The hushed town breathing
Dylan Thomas's "play for voices" is--as the name implies--meant to be heard rather than read or watched. The inhabitants of Llareggub (read backwards), their disappointments and triumphs and everyday thoughts, form an object of fascination in the hands of a genius poet.
This performance, which features a very young Richard Burton and an all-Welsh cast in excellent voice, contains not only 90 minutes of superb and hypnotic entertainment for a winter's night, but a human experience you'll remember forever.
- A. MunnsReviewed in the United States on 11 January 2009
5.0 out of 5 stars Burton at his best
Richard Burton is one of the great orators. Here in a native Welsh production of Dylan Thomas' masterpiece he excels. The power of the voice not distracted by image other than one's imagination is overwhelming. The warmth and musicality of the true Welsh accent is exemplified here. It is such a shame that both Thomas and Burton were such tortured souls, but they could still produce a masterpiece such as this. This quality recording survives them both, and although too many people omly watch movies these days, the power of the voice lives on.
- CobberReviewed in the United States on 4 July 2012
4.0 out of 5 stars Undermilkwood cd
So pleased to be able to get this cd with Richard Burton's voice as I have been trying for some time to locate it.
- Max EpsteinReviewed in the United States on 21 January 2015
5.0 out of 5 stars Anything with Richard Burton is A-OK.
Anything with Richard Burton -- the greatest gentleman and greatest actor of recent history -- or his voice is worth seeing or hearing!
Dylan Thomas was a favorite poet of Richard Burton. Richard Burton has such integrity, and I'm glad that I recently discovered much of his work.