For me its the first or very early LP's of: Allman Brothers - "Allman Joys" "Idyllwild South" Santana - "Santana" 200 g reissue Emerson Lake and Palmer - "Emerson Lake and Palmer" and, Beethoven - "Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major" Rudolph Serkin/Ozawa/BSO
@B. In the recording. I’d know that voice anywhere!
lol, I doubt I was carrying on too much. I was a cool laid back long hair hippy 😉 probably smiling a lot.
I remember I took my wonderful and beautiful hippy girlfriend and she was probably as surprised. She would sit around my place while I played Empty Room, USA Union, Back to the Roots, and the like. She enjoyed it a lot too IIRC.
@slaw I like the way they look with the Obi strips and a lot of them that I've been buying are promo copies. The main thing about buying from Japan is that they seem to take better care of their records and to grade more accurately than many of the US discogs sellers. If I'm picking up a copy of something I already have it's usually to replace something that wasn't in that great of shape. I haven't done any comparisons as far as the sound quality of the pressing itself.
@spiritofradio I guess so. I'm just not a huge fan of vibes or flute in jazz which is why I've not played this much. Tonight was an eye-opener and I enjoyed the music. Minty condition helped.
@noromance I certainly understand. It’s not an issue for you but vibes are a challenge for lesser gear. The already relatively undefined note attack (and decay) on vibes can sound really muddy.
If you’re ever interested in exploring a cut that may give you a new perspective on vibes you might try “Hangin’ Out with You” on the mid-70’s era Bobby Hutcherson album “Waitin”. It just rocks.
@slaw right on! Undiscovered gem in the Lips catalogue? Hey, I saw today there is a new Fruit Bats record coming out. Still haven’t heard anything about a follow up to Bonny Light Horsemen though.
Helloooo,... been hold up a few days w/Covid protocol. Tested yesterday and came back neg! Gave me time to play some great stuff. Back to back Jayhawks "Hollywood Town Hall" and "Back Roads and Abandoned Hotels" (great album w/terrific production" Lucinda Williams "World Without Tears" Cowboy Junkies "The Caution Horses" Son Volt "Trace" and ok, a guilty pleasure Kacey Musgraves "Golden Hour" (what a talented kid and her band is tight and on point). Anyway, nice couple of days going back and forth with LPs and streaming on two different kits. Picked up a vintage Luxman R-1050 reciever and it's paired now with the Lux table. Lots of rosewood in that setup, lol
Back to my Sibelius set before the Browns game today.....
Sir Colin Davis conducts Sibelius - The Seven Symphonies. Boston Symphony Orchestra. 5 LP box set. Philips Italian pressing. Unknown release date, but per label, probably late 70’s.
Thanks man, it’s been a while. I’m old enough to have watched Jim Brown run for the Browns. Through all the good and bad years, I’m still a rabid fan, regardless. Much like most all Browns fans. It’s been a tough road these last 18-20 years. But hey, we got our team back, with their name and colors. No other city who lost a team can say that.....except the Rams just recently, who were originally the Cleveland team 😁
@bgross +1 on the Rosewood! Also, nice stack of records. Glad to see you back on here and more so that you tested negative. My wife and I tested negative last week. It’s kind of a relief but there is the ever present danger which leads me to play more music.
I certainly hear that about "the ever present danger". I gave up offshore fishing for the summer and this far have not had a ski day this season. Definitely playing music!
Tim Weisberg "Night Rider"
Fleetwood Mac "Then Play On" I have an early pressing from around 1973 this is in perfect condition. The music is phenomenal, the SQ is very good, but the vinyl is quite noisy. I hope that a US cleaning will solve that issue.
Yes "Fragile" Mobile Fidelity 45 RPM One -Step. Just got this copy and WOW, it's fantastic! By far the highest grade of vinyl quality. And what an awesome album of music. I must have loaned out my original copy many years ago and not have gotten it back. Glad to have this new issue. Really, very impressive.
First, thanks for reminding me of the Maggie Bell album. Albums that are quiet are SO much more enjoyable. I lucked up on my copy over 25 years ago as it looks unplayed and it sounds unplayed for a 45 year old record. Your Janis comparison is noted but Janis is more raw and gutterly, whereas Maggie is a little more refined. Anyhow, the music is great, SQ is great. Recommended!!
I don't believe it is UK, but I could be wrong. I see 30,971 RE1 so it must be a reissue and probably a high number on the pressing. No wonder all of the vinyl noise. However, it does have "Oh Well" and in fact that is the reason I bought it back in 1973 or so. It's a great album as is "Kiln House". I really like that early era Fleetwood Mac. I saw them in concert during that era, it was excellent! Again, I am hoping that a heavy setting US cleaning will help with the vinyl noise issue. I hope to have a US machine before the end of this first Quarter.
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