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Audiogon "RECORDINGS TO DIE FOR" list

I've been listening to some of my favorite recordings this weekend and was wondering what others on Audiogon felt were there favorites. We have all seen the Stereophile "Records to Die For", The Absolute Sounds recommended list, Music Directs' list, The Golden Ear, etc. now I'm hoping to assemble the Audiogon "Recordings To Die For". Please list your five favorite recordings, the ones you listen to over and over or play for friends. I would assume the sonic quality is excellent in that this is an audiophile site. The performance and enjoy ability should also be excellent. Please leave your top five, even if they are already chosen so we can discover the very top for the Audiogon listeners. ALSO PLEASE REFRAIN FROM CRITICIZING OTHERS OPINIONS AND JUST LEAVE YOUR FAVORITES!

August 2002: I have compiled a summary and a full printer-friendly list of all of the recommendations below.
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jafant
18,831 posts
 
As above,

I.too,love those Japan K2 CD versions.
jafant
18,831 posts
 
1959 was a banner year for Jazz;
Kind of Blue
Time Out
Ah Um
fripp1
54 posts
 
Laurie Anderson--Mister Heartbreak Bob Ludwig mastered Ltd. Ed. Quiex II Warner Bros. 1984 Astounding! Also features Peter Gabriel, Bill Laswell, Phoebe Snow, Nile Rogers and others.
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mapman
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Hi fi a la espanola and popovers by frederick fennell and eastman rochester pops on mercury living presence. Perfect recording maybe. These guys were bleeding edge of recorded sound 50+ years ago when hifi was a field for pioneers and still hard to beat!
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mapman
21,854 posts
 
Also the rolling stones cover of can't be satisfied is a pure delight in every way.
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