James Baldwin Reading From Giovanni’s Room 1963 Calliope CAL 11 Rare Spoken Word

Original 1963 US spoken-word recording of author James Baldwin reading from his novel Giovanni’s Room.
Released by Calliope Records, Boston.
Catalogue: CAL 11
Format: 7-inch vinyl
Speed: 33⅓ rpm
Side 1: James Baldwin Reading From Giovanni’s Room
Side 2: Continuation
An unusual early literary spoken-word release featuring Baldwin reading his own work.
CAL 11 formed part of Calliope’s early 1960s series of compact 7-inch 33⅓ rpm author recordings, presenting important contemporary writers reading excerpts from their published works.
This recording is documented as a 1963 release and is now an interesting collectible both for James Baldwin readers and collectors of literary / spoken-word vinyl.

Superb condition please see photos fir condition