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James Taylor reissues?

Hi,
I am a huge James Taylor fan. My favorite albums, in no particular order:
"Live" (the 2 CD set)
"That's Why I'm Here"
"Other Covers"
"One Man Band"
"Never Die Young"
"October Road"
"JT"
I have these on a mix of original vinyl releases and standard CD. I see that Music Direct has a number of these as Mobile Fidelity and other reissues on CD, SACD and vinyl. I was wondering of any of them are worth picking up on their sonic merits, i.e., because they sound appreciably better then the standard issue versions. I can't do SACD because I don't have a player but I'm sure others would like to know of those sound especially good (or not).
Thanks!
rebbi

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rebbi OP
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Audiotomb,
That's Why I'm Here is a great record, for sure. In fact, it was the album I took with me to dealers when I was auditioning equipment my first, modest high-end system in 1985. But Never Die Young and October Road have their great moments, too. "Mean Old Man," "Sun On The Moon" and "Letter In The Mail" are all great tunes.
rebbi OP
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Metralla,

Hi. No. There's a fairly recent CD of his called "One Man Band," recorded live at an old theater in New England somewhere. Fine, if not spectacular sound, and some really wonderful performances. The remake of "My Traveling Star" from "October Road" is particularly good. I think I bought it in Starbucks, of all places. I believe it's on the Hear label. Well worth seeking out.

Sabai, can you describe the cover of the CD you're talking about so I'm sure we're talking about the same thing? I was browsing on Amazon last night and think I may have seen that CD you're talking about...
rebbi OP
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Lindisfarne,
I know many of the songs from those albums but have never owned them, no. I'll put them on my wish list.
rebbi OP
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Lindisfarne,
I will buy them! But I wouldn't characterize JT's later output as "mediocre" by any stretch. JT is a wonderful record. Secret O' Life and There We Are are amazing songs. And the arrangement of Oh What A Beautiful Morning from "Other Covers" is just glorious.
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