reubent,
In the hey day of vinyl, there were so many pressing plants running on all cylinders just to keep up with the demand. Also, then, (there was no other medium). So, the numbers in the dead wax are important in a historical perspective. As rushton pointed out, an early pressing is very desirable, but based on the pressing plant, who was operating the plant at the time and their knowledge and how that knowledge was implemented during the pressing and how "lucid" the operator was, has a lot to do with the pressing quality.
A WLP, (white label promo) lp that I referred to earlier, was a first run pressing that was mostly issued to radio stations to play to promote an artist' current song. I have personally been a fan of these lps as they are consistently better sounding IMO, from other pressings. |
Reubent!
I didn’t think Romeo Void was issued on LP. Love warm in your coat, but I only have the CD.
Also, I have a few C. Simon SACDs on my wish list. Maybe I’ll save some money and search out some vinyl. The problem is that my 2 CS LPs are pretty noisy, even after double vac/wash.
Tonight (after Romeo Void) it will be Los Lobos - How Will the Wolf Survive |
2channel8,
Romeo Void - Benefactor was released in 1982. Everything was issued on vinyl. Very few original releases on CD in 1982. The first CD player was released by Sony in late 1982.
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Played Brian Ferry "Boys and Girls" during workout
When I get back, I plan to pick-up one of my favorite violin concertos (not sure which one). My eye can fall onto Heifetz, Michael Rabin or Oystrach... |
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I played my new copy of Shovels and Rope -Little Seeds. I don't love it yet, although I do love the duo and they are one of the best lives shows I've ever seen (and I've seen a lot!).
However! I do have to say the LP is one of the coolest packages I've ever seen. It's a double LP with 3 sides of music. Side 4 is a really cool etching of the bands logo. It's pressed on translucent red vinyl and the logo is visible through the vinyl. It is really cool. Almost worth the price, just for the cool factor....... almost..... |
Wallflowers - Bringing Down the Horse - 20th Anniversary 2-LP Set
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The Blasters "Live At The Venue London". It's crazy how great this lp sounds!
reubent,
I have Shovels & Rope "S/T" lp. I love the artist and the music. I saw them on one of the PBS specials a while back, something like, Bluegrass Underground? Live performances in one of our (US) caves. Michael Trent was sweating beads!!!
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A cave.....
This got me thinking... The Page/Plant "No Quarter" lp from 1994 was recorded in a cave? At least on the MTV video special from that era, they were performing in a cave.
The SQ is amazing! I've heard a 10th anniversary re-issue on another system and I can recommend that one should stay away from that one.
It's playing right now.
Happy Listening! |
astro58go,
Shovels and Rope live, especially "up-close and personal" in a small venue, is one of the most engaging shows I've seen. The interaction between Michael and Cary Ann is amazing. Go see them live if you get the opportunity.
BTW, they are playing two nights at The Ryman Auditorium in February. |
Here's my LP lineup from last evening:
Shovels and Rope - Little Seeds (3 -sided Double LP w/ etching)
Black Dub - Self Titled (3-sided Double LP w/etching)
Glen Hansard - Drive All Night (12" 45 RPM EP)
Emmylou Harris with Spyboy - Live in Germany 2000 (new DMM cutting)
Steely Dan - The Royal Scam (original pressing)
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Terry Evans "Puttin' It Down", Audioquest lp. Anything involving Joe Harley has always been impressive! |
ruebent,
How are you liking the Black Dub & Glen Hansard?
I appreciate your posts!
Cheers! |
astro58go,
Love both of them. Both squarely in my wheelhouse.. |
Yes - Fragile
Emerson, Lake and Palmer(I still love Lucky Man!)
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Emerson, Lake and Palmer - Trilogy
Peter Gabriel - So |
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All 45 rpm tonight.
Santana Abraxas - UD1S
Jennifer Warnes - Famous Blue Raincoat
Gladiator - Soundtrack
Ricky Lee Jones - It's like this
Doors - Strange Days
Cowboy Junkies - Trinity Sessions |
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4 Non Blondes "Bigger, Better, Faster, More!"
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Maria Muldaur "Midnight At The Oasis"
Big Star "Try Again"
Grant Lee Phillips "Loaded Gun"
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At times I feel a need for a reset in terms of how I hear/evaluate lps.
Today, after the above records, I put on Harry James "The King James Version" Sheffield Labs/ D2D.
This will make you sit up and take notice!
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Oldie but goodie - Sunken Condos. If you do not own this, they are on sale at Insound - $17.99. Depending on your music tastes, they also have a number of reissues at very low prices. I just bought 20 albums this month - total cost was around $250 with shipping. |
reubent,
If I may be so bold as to recommend, based on your Shovels & Rope,... check out Jason Isbell's first two solo lps if you haven't already? Excellent!
Cheers!
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Red Rider "Neruda"
A great unknown lp!
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sjtm,
Wasn't "Sunken Condos" a Donald Fagen lp?
I use to shop Insound. They have really changed.... also, IME, they rarely have anything I want in stock.
FWIW, I always check out Oldies.com before I hit BUY.
Cheers!
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Laura Veirs "Year Of Meteors"
check out "Galaxies"!!! |
Paul Simon - There Goes Rhymin' Simon |
Dream with Dean (Analogue Productions vinyl)-- truly an incredible recording.
August and Everything After, Counting Crows (AP vinyl)-- A great album that is even more enjoyable on this vinyl version. |
Moody Blues - Octave (Original Pressing)
Gram Parsons and the Fallen Angels - Live, Sonic Studios, Hampstead, NY 1973 (2015 DOL Pressing)
Van Morrison - Tupelo Honey |
On the turntable now are the Schubert Piano Trios with the Beaux Arts Trio on a very nice Speakers Corner reissue of Philips 835393/4 AY. Very nice performance, well recorded, highly recommended.
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Debussy, Sonata for Flute, Viola and Harp - The Carter Chamber Ensemble - Sound Storage Recording Co SSR 2020 (stunningly realistic sound quality!)
Joni Mitchell - Ladies of the Canyon - Rhino reissue
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Oliver Nelson/Stolen Moments---Excellent recording
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Leon Bridges- Coming Home
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John Abercrombie - Timeless
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Jackson Browne - Hold Out |
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Professor Longhair "Rock 'N' Roll Gumbo"
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Donald Fagen "Morph The Cat"
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"I picked up a copy of Bruce Cockburns album"Stealing Fire"for a dollar,its one of the best sounding records I have!" and of course any Gentle Giant L.P. |
Stealing Fire is a great record...... |
Freddy Hubbard sounds really good on plain old generic vinyl, but my standby is the Dixie Direct studio's Live at Rosie O'Grady's Good Time Jazz Emporium. On apex enhanced Direct to Disc. Get a low serial number. |
Courtney Barnett "Sometimes I Sit and Think, Sometimes I Just Sit"
My Jerusalem "Preachers"
The Last Shadow Puppets "The Age of the Understatement"
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The Russian Wilds "Howlin' Rain".
Don't let the description fool you!
Happy Listening!
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The Guess Who "American Woman" (lp)/Cisco Music
Eagles "The Long Run"
Flying Burrito Bro's "Gilded Palace Of Sin"
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John Lennon "Double Fantasy"
Mark Kozelek "Lost Verses/Live"
Colin Meloy "Sings Live!"
Suzanne Vega "Solitude Standing"
Smog "Knock Knock"
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Jeff Beck - Performing This Week.....Live at Ronnie Scott's |
Brian Auger's Oblivion Express - Closer to it! |
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