{"product_id":"soeur-sourire-the-singing-nun-lp-103026-den00001613","title":"Soeur Sourire - The Singing Nun - LP","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e LP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Philips, Philips, Philips Connoisseur Collection, Éditions Tutti\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCatalog number:\u003c\/strong\u003e PCC-203\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e US\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCopy notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e with inserts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSoeur Sourire’s The Singing Nun offers a rare glimpse into the gentle world of 1960s European folk with its quietly captivating acoustic ensemble work. Best known for the track \"Dominique,\" this album blends simple melodies and heartfelt vocals that reflect the artist’s unique path as a Belgian singing nun. The songs like \"Alleluia\" and \"J'ai trouvé le seigneur\" carry a purity and sincerity that set this record apart from more commercial folk of the era, inviting focused listening rather than background noise. It’s a collection that feels sincere without veering into sentimentality, which is a delicate balance few manage. This 1963 Philips pressing presents the album in its vintage form, making it a solid choice for those curious about the original listening experience. The vinyl shows typical wear consistent with its age, with light surface marks that shouldn’t dominate the sound but suggest it’s been enjoyed over time—\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shoptheden.com\/blogs\/news\/how-we-grade-vinyl-records-at-the-den\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eVG+\u003c\/a\u003e is a fair expectation here. If you’re looking to explore something off the beaten path, this record holds a quiet charm that’s hard to find elsewhere. After all, not many albums invite you to “Dominique” your way through a Sunday afternoon with such understated grace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003csection data-samples=\"true\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eListen \/ sample\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoeur Sourire - The Singing Nun\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sample-embeds\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"sample-embed\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NiGhd4erpA4\" allowfullscreen loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;min-height:152px;border:0;border-radius:12px;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Den Vinyl","offers":[{"title":"VG+ \/ VG+ \/ 1963","offer_id":67992007737660,"sku":"DEN00001613","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/9932\/2684\/files\/NS0yMzMzLmpwZWc.jpg?v=1793386545","url":"https:\/\/shoptheden.com\/products\/soeur-sourire-the-singing-nun-lp-103026-den00001613","provider":"The Den New Hope PA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}