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Best Live Recording on LP

Someone started an interesting thread about generating a list of great live recordings on CD. However, that is the wrong type of media for my system. (My turntable sounds much better than my CD player).

Therefore, please suggest some really great live recordings on LP. (I listen to Rock mostly and some Jazz.)

Here are a couple of recordings (on LP) that did not appear on that list in the above mentioned thread, that I think have merit.

"Jazz at the Pawnshop" on the Propious (sic) label.

Louis Armstrong's "St. James Infirmary" on 12"/45rpm reissue on the Classic label (I think).

Neil Young's "Live Rust" on Japanese import.

Also, Guys (and Gals), here is a question for you: Is it worth paying the extra money for the 12"/45rpm version of Bill Evans "Waltz for Debbie"? Or does the 180g version sound nearly as good?
kurt_tank
rayhall
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I had started to write the Louis Armstrong rendition of "St. James Infirmiary" from "Satchmo Plays King Oliver" 45 rpm on Classic Records without having read the original post, but then I deleted it, because as good as this recording is (it will give you chills on the right system), is it live?

Well whether it is live or not, it is real. Louis is reincarnated right in the room. Probably, this is the best example of a moment in time where the art and science of making a great recording came together with a great musical performance. Great vocals, great music, great recording. If you have an excellent-sounding analog system, this is the one to own.
belyin
61 posts
 
I didn't see the original list, but my favorite live jazz recording is Mingus at Antibes on Atlantic
ut78ex
2 posts
 
At Fillmore East, The Allman Brothers, (any version) must be at in the list. Crank it up, on good equipment, and enjoy. Nothing compares...
ut78ex
2 posts
 
At Fillmore East, The Allman Brothers, (any version) must be at in the list. Crank it up, on good equipment, and enjoy. Nothing compares...
tzh21y
1,654 posts
 
Allison Krauss and Union Station Live on Mo Fi. I great recording and great music.
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