Excellent @slaw Glad you chimed in. I'm gonna check these out. |
I'm going to look into these artists @boxer12 as I've only heard of the Dead from your list.
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Some I share with guests on a regular basis are:
1. Sade- Best of Sade (Sony Legacy, 2016 reissue)
2. Eric Clapton- Unplugged (Reprise, 180 gram)
3. Natalie Merchant- Paradise is there (Nonesuch, 180 gram)
4. Johnny Cash- Solitary Man (U.K.pressing, Camera Records, 180 gram)
5. Otis Redding- Otis Blue (Analogue Productions, 45 rpms, QRP, 200 gram reissue)
6. Nina Simone- Little Girl Blue (Analogue Productions, QRP 200 gram reissue)
7. Jacqueline Du Pre- Elgar: Cello Concerto/Sea Pictures (Warner Classics)
8. Anne Bison- Blue Mind (Fidelio Audio, 180 gram)
9. Whitney Houston- Whitney Houston (Arista, 1985)
10. Rickie Lee Jones- Traffic from Paradise (Analogue Productions, QRP, 200 gram)
@chakster There's 30! |
@tzh21y Thanks for the classical references. Looking for more of those! |
Johnny Cash at San Quentin is a great piece of History! @tzh21y
Gillian Welch- The Harrow and the Harvest, I have this one. Quite good! @fsonicsmith
The Wall Us and Japanese pressings were very good |
Would love to see someones top ten in classical vinyl with pressing, studio, gram info attached so I can find them. Classical is hardest for me to know which record is enjoyable and sounds good too. |
If I had to pick just one favorite so far in my short stint with vinyl would be
The Wonderful Sounds of Female Vocals. (Various artists, 200 gram QRP)
It's so much fun to play. Each artist at their best, beautifully mastered and pressed. Also Willie Nelson's "To all the Girls." |
My collection so far is composted of really great sounding records but there’s a lot of vinyl I just haven’t been able to get decent pressings or good masterings of? I don’t own hardly any originals pressings. I’ve got nice Floyd The Wall Japanese and Us first press, 89 Madonna Like a Prayer, 84 Prince Purple Rain, 1991 Stevie Ray Vaughan Sky is Cryin, 1982 Michael Jackson Thriller, 2005 Led Zeppelin S/T, and a few others, but mostly new or reissues.
I bought some real stinkers early that were 1st pressings and just weren’t good, but I know that’s not the case with a lot of the older stuff, just the ones I picked. Blonde, Bruce Springsteen, John Cougar, to name a few. If If I can get a recommendation or see a review, I’m more apt to buy it so it doesn’t sit and collect dust like the Eagles Greatest Hits reissue I just bought. I know, reviews weren’t good or nonexistant, just wanted it and for $20 bucks, thought what the hell. It’s terrible.
So I appreciate any lists that people recommend as it helps me a newbee to vinyl, collect records that not only sound great but are very enjoyable and bring a smile to my face each time I hear them.
Great Lists so far Everyone. Keep em comin!!! |
Excellent @tzh21y Thanks for the suggestions. I'll look into the Analogue Production reissues. I've had great luck with them so far.
@whart that's quite a list! Thanks for chiming in. |
To all:
I was hoping this thread would get some traction, because for a new guy, it can be hard to find well mastered, excellent pressed vinyl from an artist that really cares about their music.
Welcome @rauliruegas good to see you here. I have none of your music and that excites me. I'll research them and grab a few where avail.
@bdp24 I've got Ry Cooders "Chicken Skin Music." It's a fun listen. I'll check out
Ry Cooder & V.M. Bhatt: A Meeting By The River; Water Lily
@builder3 Thanks for chiming in. A lot a great music being listed. I'm listening to Eva at the moment and she's amazin!
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@leotis You're gonna love it!
Thank you very much @rauliruegas !
@folkfreak What local record shops would you suggest I visit in Miami Florida??? Also, you didn't list your top ten :) |
Thank you everyone for contributing. Never during this thread did I say these purchases need to be new or reissues. I've stated my difficulty finding music I'm familiar with that is well mastered and is quiet. Superior artistic flavor.
I live in Miami. There are no used record stores here. New material has been what I mainly buy and have no problem with that. I also don't mind spending a little more for audiophile listings.
Just received these beauties today:
1. Shelby Lynne- Just a little Lovin (Analogue Productions, QRP, 45 rpm, 200 gram) Fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2. Dean Martin- Dream with Dean (Analogue Productions, QRP, 45 rpm, 200 gram) Wonderful!!!!!!
3. Fiona Boyes- Professin the Blues (Reference Recordings, QRP, 45 rpm, 200 gram) Never heard her before, wonderful.
4. Cassandra Wilson- Blue Moon Daughter (Pure Pleasure Records Blue Note, 180 gram)
Keep em comin!!!
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@tzh21y just ordered:
Dire Straits- Love over Gold
Faust and Carmen
I've got the Julian Bream. Excellent suggestions!
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That’s hilarious @folkfreak I didn’t even know that store existed! Over the years, all the local record stores here in Miami shut down, this was before I was even interested in vinyl so I assumed there weren’t any left! I’ll check this one out for sure.
Thanks for the record suggestions too. I’ve got that copy of Joni’s Blue and it’s fantastic. Janis Ian’s too, wonderful delivery.
I appreciate you chiming in. I enjoy seeing what others listen too. I listen to a lot on Tidal first before buying just to make sure.
I’m totally excited about visiting that record store. Going tomorrow if they’re open! |
@whart So why did you risk being snarky? This thread is NOT about new, reissued music released by a warhorse (not exactly sure what a horse has to do with this thread ) As stated in the opening post, this thread is outlet for people to share/recommend some music that's well produced, fun, alive and well pressed. For someone like me that's new to vinyl, recent releases and reissues are what makes up the bulk of my collection. These records have great reviews and when played 95% of the time, are wonderful, a real joy to listen to.
You probably missed my earlier comment:
My collection so far is composted of really great sounding records but there’s a lot of vinyl I just haven’t been able to get decent pressings or good masterings of? I don’t own hardly any originals pressings. I’ve got nice Floyd The Wall Japanese and Us first press, 89 Madonna Like a Prayer, 84 Prince Purple Rain, 1991 Stevie Ray Vaughan Sky is Cryin, 1982 Michael Jackson Thriller, 2005 Led Zeppelin S/T, and a few others, but mostly new or reissues.
I bought some real stinkers early that were 1st pressings and just weren’t good, but I know that’s not the case with a lot of the older stuff, just the ones I picked. Blonde, Bruce Springsteen, John Cougar, to name a few. If If I can get a recommendation or see a review, I’m more apt to buy it so it doesn’t sit and collect dust like the Eagles Greatest Hits reissue I just bought. I know, reviews weren’t good or nonexistant, just wanted it and for $20 bucks, thought what the hell. It’s terrible.
So I appreciate any lists that people recommend as it helps me a newbee to vinyl, collect records that not only sound great but are very enjoyable and bring a smile to my face each time I hear them.
Whart I don't care if it's brand new or old as hell, it just needs to play well and be fun to listen too. You made some great recommendations above. Got any more???
Keep those lists comin! We've got quite a thread here!!!
Ps: Great listings @aardbear
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@slaw Just ordered
Chris Whitley "Living With the Law" MOV
@bdp24 looking for this one as well
John Hiatt: Bring The Family
@fjn04 just received a fresh copy of Strange Days, the reissue. Sounds great too! Great suggestion by u. Thanks! |
@leotis So glad you like it! It's in my regular rotation due to the large number of singers on the album. I love it!!!! Btw, if you haven't checked out Acoustic Sounds or Elusive disc, that's where I get most of my new material. Free shipping with $80 or more ( I think) and it's packed and shipped quick. Return it if it's noisy or defective and they'll pay for return postage too!
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Excellent @ everyone! These are wonderful suggestions. I just purchased a vintage cart, arm and platter from a buddy but will make some of these new purchases soon.
Keep em comin! |
Some GREAT music here folks! @fjn04 just ordered Cowboy Junkies. |
@effischer I've got it and it is simply superb! |
Excellent @avanti1960 I have the Fagan and you are correct. It's a special piece of vinyl no doubt. Which issue of Pink Floyd Division Bell did you get? I'm going to look into it! Also the Trio Jeepy! |
@avanti1960 can't seem to find the RTI Division Bell. When was it released? |
I just played my new Wall
Mastered by James Guthrie, Joel Plante and Bernie Grundman. What a shame, terribly noisy pressing heading back to Acoustic Sounds. This is the second copy that I've sent back of this pressing. Shame on you whomever pressed it!
Dire Straights "Love over Gold" fantastic, this is a new one for me.
Cowboy Junkies "Trinity Sessions" and Roseanne Cash's "The River and the Thread" is fantastic.
Having trouble with my Soul Journey, Gillian Welch. Noisy first side. Going to clean it again and see if that will fix it. |
Amp is in the shop. Will post soon regarding recent purchases. |
@slaw where did you find the Nicole Atkins copy? My usual source "Acoustic Sounds" isn't carrying it.
And yes, I do need a spare amp! |
@slaw ordered Amy Helm, Nicole Atkins and Gregory Isakov!
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I agree @fjn04 my 1st Japanese press of the wall is very good. |
What's your top 30 @slaw ??? |
@slaw why aren't there any good copies of BeeGees? |
Excellent treasures everyone! I look forward to sharing my latest finds and looking into some of your greats! |
@tomic601 what a list! Thank you for taking time to check in. Those are some real nuggets you listed. I’m going to check them out!
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Got my preamp back from the local McIntosh authorized tech here in Miami. I haven't been listening to my analog setup for two weeks, so I'm putting down a few beers and catching up on some vinyl I just received.
1. Chet Atkins- Chet Atkins in Hollywood (Classic records RCA Living Stereo, 200 gram) Never heard of this person before but this collection of well produced, pressed music is outstanding!
2. Vanessa Fernandez- When the Levee Breaks (Groove Note, 45rpm, 180gram) I've listed this album before. Listening again as I sent my original copy back as it was noisy on some tracks. This one is perfect so far.
3. Stacy Kent- The Boy Next Door (Pure Pleasure Records, 180gr) I had her Dreamsville on cd years ago and really enjoyed it. The Boy Next Door is Dreamy too...
4. Nora Jones- Feels Like Home- (Blue Note, sealed 2004 copy) I love her voice so much. Well produced and quiet.
More to come! |
Glad your back @asahitoro Happy you can share this fun hobby with your daughter! |
At the moment listening to John Hiatt- Bring the Family (Mobile Fidelity) preowned M- from Acoustic Sounds. Absolutely fantastic. Whomever suggested this one. Thank you! Quiet and perfect on so many levels. |
First thing tonight, I want to thank everyone that participates in this thread. I've picked up some great records as a result. Thank you!
Okie doke, let's get down to business...Here are some recent purchases:
1. Dire Straits- Love over Gold (33rpm, Warner Bros., 180 gram reissue) Fantastic! Quiet, well mastered, damn fine...Recommended by another member.
2. Linda Ronstadt- Heart like a Wheel (Capital EMI, 33rpm, 1974) I got this M- from Acoustic Sounds and it's perfect. What a wonderful album!
3. Pink Floyd- Division Bell (Pink Floyd Records, 180gr, 2016 reissue,
Mastered by James Guthrie, Joel Plante and Bernie Grundman, pressed at QRP) Very, very, very good!
This is what I'm sharing tonight. Glad to have my amp, preamp and cables back as everything went to the tech for two weeks. I also have a new phono pre from Australia that loads my vintage mm's at 100ohm if needed. Sounds fantastic!!!
Keep those suggestions coming! |
@tzh21y I'll look into that Zep.
@slaw I appreciate you chiming in from time to time as I know you have a vast collection. Goodnight Rhonda Lee is wonderful!
@tomic601 Eva Cassidy Nightbird is fantastic isn't it! I've played that album at least 5 times this past month. I've always loved her.
Cracking knuckles. Here's what I'm listening to now:
1. Dead Can Dance's Serpent's Egg is playing while I post this. Extraordinary!!! 1984 issue from 4AD. OMG I love this band, always have. Never heard anything besides Into the Labyrinth which is phenom. I got this M- and it's a perfect copy.
2. I agree with slaw, Goodnight Rhonda Lee is a great find and cheap on Amazon. Single Lock, 33 rpm, release date 2017.
3. Bryan Ferry- Avonmore (BMG 2015 release, 33rpm) very nice album. Great character, quiet, well mastered, inexpensive on Amazon.
Later on I'll be listening to some Roxy Music original releases that just came in along with Creedance Clearwater and Melody Gardot.
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Excellent additions @slaw and @tzh21y I'll check those pieces out.
At the moment listening to Stevie Ray Vaughn's In Step reissue by Analogue Productions 200 gram pressed at QRP. It's fantastic! I gotta say QRP does a damn good job of pressing these reissues. Quiet and precise... |
Thanks to whomever recommended Bryan Ferry, Boys and Girls. Listening to year 2000 copy, German. Fantastic!
Discogs M- |
@slaw listening to Analogue Productions reissue of Texas Flood as I type this. Pressed at QRP. Stevie is soooo damn good! |
Tonight I'm listening to an oldie but goody. Never heard this album till now:
Cannonball Adderley- Something else (Analogue Productions Blue Note, 200 gram reissue pressed at QRP. Nice jazz album |
Boys and Girls Bryan Ferry is so damn good. OP release, discog. Wonderful album!
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Cracking my knuckles @slaw lookin into them right now!
Listening to David Abel/Julie Steinberg- Debussy/Brahms/Bartok- Sonatas for Violin and Piano. An AP label, QRP press. Just wonderful. |
@slaw I'll check to see what's avail on Discogs. I'll stream them later tonight.
@tzh21y Great suggestion! |
I've been under the weather. I'll check these new suggestions out soon!
@tzh21y @slaw @ |
Feeling better! I've got a 3 to add:
1. Stacey Kent- Changing Lights (Pure Pleasure Records, 180 gram)
2. J.J. Cale- Troubadour (Analogue Productions, QRP, 200 gram)
I've never heard this before now. What a wonderful album!
3. Norah Jones- The Fall (Analogue Productions, QRP, 200 gram)
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Nice additions everyone! I'll check em out @chrisoshea @slaw @tzh21y
@whart
I'm currently mowing thru the reissued Stevie Ray Vaughn collection from Analogue Productions, QRP. I gotta tell ya Chad Kassem has his blank together. These reissues are quiet and beautiful to listen too!
Of course, not everything has to be a reissue, I understand that. Listening to Stevie's Texas Flood right now and it is balls out amazing. Wow!
Happy New Year everyone! |
