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Best Sounding LPs

Well, after years of chasing a truly satisfying digital sound to little avail, I've finally taken the vinyl plunge. Boy, is it great! It's like listening to music for the first time again.

I have found, however, that LP quality varies widely and unpredictably. When they're good they're magical. When they're bad you might as well be listening to crummy redbook.

Can anyone recommend great sounding lps to search for? I listen to everything, especially rock, jazz, folk, county, acoustic music, plus symphonic and chamber music.

Recommendations would be greatly appreciated!
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I will echo Rushton's sentiments and add that the Decca Mendelssohn 3rd is not only a great performance but the sonics are of demonstration quality.

The Speakers corner reissues of the Mercurys:
Rachmaninoff, Piano Concerto No.3 Dorati/LSO/Janis (Mercury SR90283) and Stravinsky, Firebird Ballet Dorati/LSO (Mercury SR90226) are the two I have purchased to date. Great sound to go with legendary performances. I am planning on obtaining the Janos Starker Mercury recording of the six Bach Cello Suites as well
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