"Transferred from original analogue master tapes"

Thanks, all. I wish the industry had a labeling standard like we get on nutritional content, but we know that's not happening! 

Yes, @bdp24 I know about:

Some reissue record companies are well known to use a purely analog signal path (MoFi, Analogue Productions, Speakers Corner, Intervention, etc.), so are a safe buy.

In today's example, I'm pondering the purchase at LRS, knowing I'd love a good compilation of this genre, where my knowledge and collection are minimal. Knowing the era, and Stax's reputation, it seems like all analogue would be naturally expected.  The language struck me as shady, and I concluded it was digitally mastered. But, considering the lack of a good alternative, I bought it anyone. 

@oldhvymec the music is so good on most tracks that I'm not analytically focusing on SQ when listening. It's a quiet enough pressing to not be a distraction. My gut tells me the same on redbook or high-rez would probably be equally satisfying. Not bad for a $29 double LP, but a missed opportunity in a way...cheers,

Spencer

@artemus_5 Thanks. FYI, I read those Amazon reviews. The one detailed review mentions near the end that he's listening to the CDs...

One label that produces some great sounding funky LPs is Daptone. Start with Daptone Gold comp. or some Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings. Cheers,

Spencer

@onhwy61 Thanks for sharing that link. Very cool. For something more extended but similar, have you seen the Muscle Shoals film? It's really good.

@millercarbon Good point! Maybe that VMP TSOP box set would be worth the high price after all. That or find a few good used OGs and just stream the compilations. 

@tomic601 Lucky dog, never got to see her live.

Cheers,

Spencer