Madama Butterfly: Teatro alla Scala (1986) Pioneer Artists 2-Disc Set – LaserDisc - EX

Vintage Pioneer Artists / RM Arts LaserDisc release of Giacomo Puccini's opera Madama Butterfly, live performance from La Scala in Milan, starring Yasuko Hayashi, Hak-Nam Kim, Peter Dvorsky, and Giorgio Zancanaro, conducted by Lorin Maazel.

Presents the 3-act opera across three Extended Play (CLV) sides on two discs (142 minutes total). Features Digital Sound stereo audio, CX encoding, directed for stage by Keita Asari, sets by Ichiro Takada, costumes by Hanae Mori, and a complete 18-chapter index across three sides.

Distributed on LaserDisc by Pioneer Artists / Pioneer Electronic Corporation (Catalog # PA-86-M001 / UPC N/A).

Condition & Visual Inspection

Jacket EX: Pre-owned vintage gatefold-style sleeve condition. Outer Front Cover: High-gloss black background featuring Japanese soprano Yasuko Hayashi in traditional purple kimono under the gold "Teatro alla Scala Madama Butterfly" title header, showing light edge and corner wear. Rear Cover: High-gloss black layout featuring a stage photo of Cio-Cio-San in a white bridal gown surrounded by umbrellas, production essays, complete cast and crew roster, 18-chapter index across 3 sides, and technical credits with minor shelf wear.

Edges/Spine EX: Solid, intact spine with legible title text and light handling wear along corners.

Discs & Contents EX: Deluxe 2-disc set including both LaserDiscs with clean, reflective playing surfaces and original Pioneer Artists center labels. Excellent collectible condition.