Opera recommendations on vinyl

Turandot with Boerling and Tebaldi recorded in 1959. I believe its still available. Good recording and outstanding performances.

LPs, eh? That could be tough. I don't know of any opera recordings, especially from the major labels, that are available on vinyl. It will be the used market only. Yeah, "Carmen" is a good choice, maybe with Callas and Gedda. My favorite Puccini opera is "La Fanciulla del West" or "The Girl of the Golden West". I suggest the Angel recording with Nilsson. "Turandot" is another good 'un, but I prefer the golden, open-throated, no holes barred approach of Corelli as the Prince Calaf. "Samson and Delilah" is another rip snorter. Domingo had two good recordings. This is all a matter of taste so let the flames begin, if there are any opera fans on AudiogoN. Middle and late Verdi is also prime stuff. Happy hunting and listening.

Go for the voices at the height of their artistry. Look for Cabelle, Carrears, Fischer-Diskow, Paravotti, Price, ect. the list is enormus. Look for imported presings. I am partial to Phillips recordings rather then Deutche-Gramaphone.

I was also interested in finding old record of Saint-saëns: Samson Et Dalila / Prêtre, Vickers, but only thing i found is new CD on sale at the Arkivmusic.com for $21.83. I am not fan of the opera, but this one blew my mind when i heard it couple of days ago on KNPR.

Pergolesi "Stabat Mater".