Caedmon TC 1543 presents an abridged ‘James and the Giant Peach’ read by Roald Dahl himself, recorded at CBS Studios in London in 1977 and pressed to vinyl. The author’s voice carries the rhythm, humor, and bite of the story with direct, unfiltered presence. As far as documented, this recording has not circulated digitally until now, making the preserved vinyl transfer a significant archival moment. Hearing Dahl narrate James, the aunts, and the oversized insect crew offers a rare connection to the storyteller behind the page.