Portland Sheriff
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Definitive Audiophile pressings
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Mather
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Yeah I think they all do for this repress. Seems like it's a worldwide pressing since these all have EU jackets.
dansomeone
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How does it sound?
D Jilla
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Back when VMP did Odelay, they did like podcast/episode about it because it was a big get for them. I remember them saying that Beck required all his LPs to be pressed at Pallas (that’s why they had to).
I have no idea whether that’s still true or ever actually was - just thought I’d throw some additional chaos in the mix.
I have no idea whether that’s still true or ever actually was - just thought I’d throw some additional chaos in the mix.
Mather
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Haven't spun yet, but will report back when I do in a couple of hours.
Russ I
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Only listened to one of the records but sounded great. Quiet and clear.
Mather
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Alright, just finished both discs of the 2022 repress of Sea Change. Other than a very small amount of crackle on one track on Side 1 it sounds very good. Definitely up there with one of the best sounding albums I've bought for $32. I've seen a lot of people online saying it's the best sounding album they own, I don't think it's quite that good but it's very good. I have a lot of albums that surpass it in both fidelity and staging. My only criticism is that the stage is flatter than I had hoped, but that's relatively minor, it's a great master and a great pressing. Highly recommend the repress.
Nee Lewman
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Isn’t @mcherry our go to resource for all things Bob?
Turbo
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The 2020? I have that one. It's ok. IIRC, a little shy on the high end at times. I'd have to play it again, but it wasn't as good as all the DM reissues. Still enjoyable. I should do some A/B with my Fascination Street original 12" some time just to see. I don't remember the pressing having any particular issues (nothing that came through the music anyway).
Mather
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Is that the MPO or the TAKT pressing?
Turbo
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Mine's the MPO.
mcherry
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I don’t have the repress
I just never got around to it. A big mcherry fail
keylime_5
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Sonny Rollins
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Shop exclusive Sonny Rollins merchandise and vinyl at the Craft Recordings store. Featuring selections from Prestige and Riverside records.
Go West! The Contemporary Records Albums (180g – 3-LP Box Set)
Go West! The Contemporary Records Albums combines legendary Jazz saxophonist Sonny Rollins’ two studio albums for Lester Koenig’s Contemporary Records, Way Out West and And The Contemporary Leaders, with a third disc, Contemporary Alternate Takes. Featuring remastered audio by Bernie Grundman...
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Portland Sheriff
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$125 seems unusually steep for two albums and a disc of outtakes. I’ll consider this one if/when there’s 30% off option (even then , no certainty) but will otherwise be sitting this one out.Go West! The Contemporary Records Albums (180g – 3-LP Box Set)
Go West! The Contemporary Records Albums combines legendary Jazz saxophonist Sonny Rollins’ two studio albums for Lester Koenig’s Contemporary Records, Way Out West and And The Contemporary Leaders, with a third disc, Contemporary Alternate Takes. Featuring remastered audio by Bernie Grundman...
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Selaws
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I wonder if this is just a repackaged version of their 2018 box set, but with the addition of the "Sonny Rollins and the Contemporary Leaders" and a booklet?Sonny Rollins
Shop exclusive Sonny Rollins merchandise and vinyl at the Craft Recordings store. Featuring selections from Prestige and Riverside records.
For what it's worth, I have the 2018 set, and its fantastic. I have since acquired an original 1958 UK pressing (which also sounds great) and there's little between them, so I personally think Craft did a great job!
Sonny Rollins - Way Out West
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Turbo
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So an update on the original Damn The Torpedoes I ordered.
I had ordered an original Pinckneyville STERLING pressing, but it unfortunately got cancelled on me. No biggie. Since @Jbraswell mentioned that the Canadian pressing was good too, I ended up getting an original Canadian STERLING pressing instead. And saved a few bucks over the Pinckneyville.
I really lucked out on this copy. There isn't a single pop to be heard throughout. Completely clean. Sounds fantastic too.
I did some quick A/B comparisons with my Bellman reissue and here are a couple observations. The Bellman is damn good. Really doesn't need to be updraded. The Canadian STERLING is better I think. Pressing is definitely hotter and feels slightly more dynamic. Really shines at the high end where it seems crisper and detailed.
Some food for thought though - this original pressing cost me $33 canadian and it's pristine. So if you don't already own a Damn The Torpedoes, it's probably in the same price range as the reissue.
I had ordered an original Pinckneyville STERLING pressing, but it unfortunately got cancelled on me. No biggie. Since @Jbraswell mentioned that the Canadian pressing was good too, I ended up getting an original Canadian STERLING pressing instead. And saved a few bucks over the Pinckneyville.
I really lucked out on this copy. There isn't a single pop to be heard throughout. Completely clean. Sounds fantastic too.
I did some quick A/B comparisons with my Bellman reissue and here are a couple observations. The Bellman is damn good. Really doesn't need to be updraded. The Canadian STERLING is better I think. Pressing is definitely hotter and feels slightly more dynamic. Really shines at the high end where it seems crisper and detailed.
Some food for thought though - this original pressing cost me $33 canadian and it's pristine. So if you don't already own a Damn The Torpedoes, it's probably in the same price range as the reissue.