Oldwhitelincoln11
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. I think I like the mono but the stereo is nice as well with bonus stuff.
Definitive Audiophile pressings
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. I think I like the mono but the stereo is nice as well with bonus stuff.
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Nee Lewman
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I like the mono. I’m not sure there is a consensus.
So do I. It just has much greater impact. The bonus stuff on the stereo is IMO redundant, I wouldn't listen to it more than once, and I feel they detract from appreciation of the work.
I think I prefer the stereo, but have gone through 3 copies to get one without an issue. On first listen the stereo definitely had the bigger impact for me, but haven't listened to the mono for a little while. They are both great. I could easily change opinion with more listening.
Might not be a popular view but some of the playing on the extras is outstanding. Definitely not a cohesive masterpiece like the album, but I'm very glad a picked it up.
Might not be a popular view but some of the playing on the extras is outstanding. Definitely not a cohesive masterpiece like the album, but I'm very glad a picked it up.
I don't know but interesting question. Would it make a difference to the cut / grooves if they used a stereo head?
Jbraswell
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Yes it would. I am not sure anything has been mono cut since the 60s, but I could be mistaken.
MikeH
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For what it's worth, Kevin Gray said he prefers the mono himself. Says that Rudy used to ride the reverb levels live and the stereo one has a bit more reverb in one channel, and that is mitigated a bit in the mono.
I don't have much need for the extra takes--those never interest me too much past one listen.
MikeH
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I believe newer mono releases are almost entirely cut with stereo cutting heads and they aren't "true" mono. You do have some releases like ERC that cut in true mono and have mono grooves. I also think Classic Records may have done a true mono series when they were in business.
Mass market releases like these Tone Poets wouldn't use a mono cutting head as I believe that would introduce more noise for the large majority of people using stereo carts
Jbraswell
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Yeah that's was my line of thought.
I've noticed the trick in the 60s (i.e. Prestige) was to recut a mono tape on stereo head and call it a stereo remaster. Those are best played mono regardless.
True. True mono cutting hasn't been done for decades. The last I know of, ignoring the ERC reissues, would be the Classic Records BN mono series, that used a tube mono cutting head/amp. There really is no advantage with a mono cutting head as there is no mass market mono equipment made, and it would present disadvantages to those with stereo carts - 99% I would expect.
Jbraswell
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Well, for those enjoying a mono cart, it's really a glorious spin when you can get the signals lined up. I know the market is ST carts. Thus a biz decision to cut ST.
Truly cutting mono would be sweet.
Meanwhile, this old mono stuff sounds really nice.
notjhill
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Been working on a 10 page paper this weekend and decided to take a break and visit Amoeba. Probably wasn't a good idea.
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Anyway, was disappointed with the mastering on WGO. Compared to KPG's mastering, it's night and day. IIRC, they also had several 1 steps including Portrait in Jazz, Tapestry, Folk Singer, and Monk's Dream.
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djdavedk
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Maybe not definitive, but this DELUXE edition looks like a boom-boom ADA cut... check the notes... only 6 'damaged' in stock at PR
www.plaidroomrecords.com
This deluxe 2-LP set of A Charlie Brown Christmas features a brand-new Stereo Mix of the classic album remastered from the original three-track and two-track sources on record number one. The second record features thirteen unreleased outtakes, highlights taken from five sessions of recording material that are amazing in their own right and show how this iconic score took shape. Housed in a gatefold jacket, the set also features new liner notes from Peanuts historian, Derrick Bang.
Record one features a new stereo mix from the original analog sources.
Record two contains newly discovered material consisting of 13 highlights from five sessions’ worth of recording session material.
Audio has been remixed and mastered by Paul Blakemore from the original three-track and two-track sources.
Lacquers cut by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio
Reference UPC 888072245273
Released 10/14/2022
also $34 on Bezosville if it sells out at Plaidroom
Amazon product ASIN B0B55D8LLJ
[DAMAGED] Vince Guaraldi - A Charlie Brown Christmas [Deluxe Edition]
**All of these copies have bent jackets, dinged corners or seam splits. This deluxe 2-LP set of A Charlie Brown Christmas features a brand-new Stereo Mix of the classic album remastered from the original three-track and two-track sources on record number one. The second record features thirteen...
www.plaidroomrecords.com
This deluxe 2-LP set of A Charlie Brown Christmas features a brand-new Stereo Mix of the classic album remastered from the original three-track and two-track sources on record number one. The second record features thirteen unreleased outtakes, highlights taken from five sessions of recording material that are amazing in their own right and show how this iconic score took shape. Housed in a gatefold jacket, the set also features new liner notes from Peanuts historian, Derrick Bang.
Record one features a new stereo mix from the original analog sources.
Record two contains newly discovered material consisting of 13 highlights from five sessions’ worth of recording session material.
Audio has been remixed and mastered by Paul Blakemore from the original three-track and two-track sources.
Lacquers cut by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio
Reference UPC 888072245273
Released 10/14/2022
also $34 on Bezosville if it sells out at Plaidroom
Amazon product ASIN B0B55D8LLJ
MikeH
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Yea and ONLY this deluxe one I believe is cut by KG. The other represses seem to be the old cuts. Craft did confirm this is digital high res sourceMaybe not definitive, but this DELUXE edition looks like a boom-boom ADA cut... check the notes... only 6 'damaged' in stock at PR
[DAMAGED] Vince Guaraldi - A Charlie Brown Christmas [Deluxe Edition]
**All of these copies have bent jackets, dinged corners or seam splits. This deluxe 2-LP set of A Charlie Brown Christmas features a brand-new Stereo Mix of the classic album remastered from the original three-track and two-track sources on record number one. The second record features thirteen...
This deluxe 2-LP set of A Charlie Brown Christmas features a brand-new Stereo Mix of the classic album remastered from the original three-track and two-track sources on record number one. The second record features thirteen unreleased outtakes, highlights taken from five sessions of recording material that are amazing in their own right and show how this iconic score took shape. Housed in a gatefold jacket, the set also features new liner notes from Peanuts historian, Derrick Bang.
Record one features a new stereo mix from the original analog sources.
Record two contains newly discovered material consisting of 13 highlights from five sessions’ worth of recording session material.
Audio has been remixed and mastered by Paul Blakemore from the original three-track and two-track sources.
Lacquers cut by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio
Reference UPC 888072245273
Released 10/14/2022
also $34 on Bezosville if it sells out at Plaidroom
Amazon product ASIN B0B55D8LLJ
djdavedk
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Discogs entry has some discussion in comments:
Vince Guaraldi - A Charlie Brown Christmas
View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 2022 Vinyl release of "A Charlie Brown Christmas" on Discogs.
www.discogs.com
Linked from there:
A Charlie Brown Christmas - CRAFT Recordings | Paul Blakemore
Blakemore was tapped by Craft Recordings to do a complete remix, audio restoration, and remaster of the iconic Vince Guaraldi Trio album, A Charlie Brown Christmas, which is the musical soundtrack for the beloved animated television show. The original soundtrack album was first released in 1965...
www.paulblakemore.com
I'll probably stick with my 2017 AAA (side one) KPG cut to stick to a holiday vinyl diet.
Vince Guaraldi - A Charlie Brown Christmas
View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 2017 Vinyl release of "A Charlie Brown Christmas" on Discogs.
www.discogs.com
notjhill
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Anyone looking for the DCC pressing of Aqualung? Going to be listing it soon. (was purchased sealed recently and is MINTY) Unfortunately, it does have a warp to it but a buddy of mine just purchased the Record Pi flattner so it'll be perfect! Since I only paid 80 for the Mofi, I'll let the DCC go for the same price for anyone in here
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Russ I
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I might be down for this if you're able to flatten 'er out. Doing a bit of research now but please keep me in the loop.Anyone looking for the DCC pressing of Aqualung? Going to be listing it soon. (was purchased sealed recently and is MINTY) Unfortunately, it does have a warp to it but a buddy of mine just purchased the Record Pi flattner so it'll be perfect! Since I only paid 80 for the Mofi, I'll let the DCC go for the same price for anyone in here
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