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Viva la Vinyl!!

Hey fellow vinylphiles! How about some feedback on any new vinyl discoveries, particularly on the fairly regular stream of reissues. Any real gems? Any dogs to avoid? None of us want to drop 25-30 bucks on a 180 gram slab 'o' vinyl only to discover something better heard on CD (OK you CD diehards, no offense - I listen to the silver discs too, just not NEARLY as often) Anyway, let's hear it for the continuing vinyl renaissance!
musikdok
slowhand
610 posts
 
I just got a copy of the new Jimi Hendrix LP Axis..Bold As Love on Classic reissue label. It is a MONO recording, and the sound is INCREDIBLE. This is a winner! Here are a few other sonic masterpieces that I have: * Kind Of Blue-Miles Davis... Classic Records * Sarah McLachlin-Surfacing... Classic Records * Santana-Abraxas...ARS [German Reissue Label] These are just a few. Many of the older Mobile Fidelity reissues sound great, such as Supertramp-Crime of the Century. These are the ones on Japanese PURE vinyl that were mastered by Stan Ricker. There is a lot of great sounding LPs out there. Enjoy!
dacostab
84 posts
 
Try the 2 albums by Jacintha on Groove Note. Bonus with each is a 45 rpm recording of 4 songs. I have one of them, which has "Here's to Love" and "Autumn Leaves". Great recordings of a really nice singer. The other LP, which I don't have, has a recording of "The Look of Love", which I have not heard. Supposedly very nice (per a review I read).
ghogman
16 posts
 
ANYTHING by Classic Records is great, and their 45 RPM limited stuff is un real! Miles Davis Kinda Blue for sure. Learning that Dead can dance, Yellow, and Bjork is great stuff. Anything done By Roger Waters also.\ Peace, soundnught
david99
1,467 posts
 
I had been searching for a mint MOFI copy of "Crime Of The Century" I have seen several on e-Bay but the prices they are getting is absurd.I contacted a fairly well known vinyl dealer from L.A who also is known to be quite an authority on reissues.He recommended getting a copy of "Crime" on the Speakers Corner label.He also said besides the rare older English issues, the Speakers corner was the best reissue of "Crime"he had heard,including MOFI.I then contacted a Audiogon member who's advice and knowledge I respect very much.He assured me if this dealer,whom he knows, very highly recommended the Speakers Corner Label,then that was good enough for him.I recieved my copy today.Very nice 180 gm.The vinyl is dead quiet.The fidelity is out of this world.Huge,deep stage.Bass that has to be heard!! I know now I made the right decision.I am so glad I didnt spend $100 or more on a used MOFI!! I finally have a NEW KILLER copy of the great classic, Super Tramps- CRIME OF THE CENTURY!!!!
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