Cover and booklet from the second volume a series of instructional clarinet recordings by clarinettist Avrahm Galper (Edmonton, Canada, 1921): “An adventure in learning for young clarinetists; Music for clarinet solo and clarinet ensembles by Canadian composers”. From Shawn Earle:

Not only is the recording a treasure to listen to, but the liner notes are significant on their own. Valuable information is provided for each piece including an evaluation of difficulty, composer biography, a history of each piece, performance concerns, analysis with score examples, and a brief history of the clarinet.

For the type on a curve, designer Margit Kapler picked Davida, a winning entry from the 1965 VGC type design competition. Read more about Margit Kapler and this booklet on Canada Modern.

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From Jim’s Record Barn:

This terrifying Christmas child reminds me a bit of the kid in the film Gummo.

Why stop at the tree when you can decorate your letters with baubles, too?

This undated Dutch recording of christmas carols as performed by the children’s choir of the St. Aloysius School Hilversum was originally issued by Basart Europhon, Amsterdam. The image shows the Canadian release on Dominion.