The collection Caruso/ Complete/ Compact (Germany 1990, Bayer/ Da Capo BR 200 010/23; 14 CDs plus a bonus disk) is the most complete Caruso edition ever published to date (2007), albeit obscured through computer processing that tends to darken Caruso's voice. The pitch of some recordings is also controversial. However, it includes most early Pathé Records, Gramophone, Zonophone and Victor (the predecessor of RCA Victor) recordings, probably unavailable otherwise, as well and the famous "Vecchia Zimarra" private recording, with comment from Frances Alda, and other surprises. This edition is only for enthusiast Caruso aficionados that do not mind poor sound in exchange for an almost complete collection.
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