The Hobbit by The Mind’s Eye (1979) NPR Dramatization {Cassette Rip} – National Public Radio, J.R.R. Tolkien Free Audiobook

Written by National Public Radio, J.R.R. Tolkien
Read by Full Cast
Format: MP3
Bitrate: 192 Kbps

True cassette rip in Stereo followed by volume normalization and cleaning of low and high frequency muffling and sharpness.

The Hobbit is a 1979 radio series of The Hobbit, adapted and directed by Bob Lewis and produced by The Mind’s Eye. It would reuse most of the cast for their radio series of The Lord of the Rings of the same year. The music featured in the radio drama were pulled from production music produced by Major Records. Primarily Featuring composer Roger Roger but also contains works from George Chase and Sam Trust. They would use the same music library for their adaptation of Lord of The Rings, some pieces being shared between the two.

Actor Role
Erik Bauersfeld Smaug, Bard
Gail Chugg Narrator, Gollum, Balin
Pat Franklyn Roac, The Elven King, Bombur
Carl Hague Elrond
Joe Hughes Great Goblin, Beorn
Tom Luce Thorin
Bernard Mayes Gandalf
Ray Reinhardt Bilbo Baggins