The Best Of Gilbert & Sullivan: Music From The Mikado, Iolanthe , H.M.S. Pinafore, The Pirates Of Penzance, The Yeomen Of The Guard

Label variation with "All Rights Reserved" rim text which was used from September 1975 to February 1978. The release has mixed metalwork: Side A is October 1973 or later cut at Capitol Mastering as evidenced by the "MASTERED BY CAPITOL" stamp. Side B uses older, pre-October 1973 metalwork cut at Capitol Studios NYC using the P lathe. Side B metalwork has the "I A M in triangle" which was used from 1963 to 1973 indicating the plating was from Capitol Scranton. Recorded in England. Music for tracks are taken from the following: "[m=514807]" (SBL-3573): A5, A7, A9, B5 "Iolanthe": A1, B1, B3, B6, B8 "[r=4442862]" (SBL-3589): A2, A4, A6, B2, B4 "[m=514805]" (SBL-3609): A3, A8 "[m=693811]: B7, B9 Printed in U.S.A. A9, Unknown Artist: No specific details on release for the Ensemble credit (listed here as Unknown Artist), however the track is taken from the following recording "[r=2667318]". Ensemble most likely refers to the cast on that recording which includes Owen Brannigan, Ian Wallace (3), John Cameron, Elsie Morison, Marjorie Thomas, Jeanette Sinclair and Monica Sinclair in addition to both Richard Lewis (3) and Geraint Evans who are credited on back of sleeve. Runouts are etched except "MASTERED BY CAPITOL" and pressing plant stamps.