Definitive Audiophile pressings

[Andy]

Yep it was only $4 more for international express compared to economy, I'm expecting Withers to arrive on Monday

 

[Russ I]

This one was on this thread's radar a couple of weeks back; ordered from Germany and received today. (Nice that the important info is right there on the sticker.)

 

[MikeH]

This one was on this thread's radar a couple of weeks back; ordered from Germany and received today. (Nice that the important info is right there on the sticker.)

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This pressing rules. I really like Speakers Corner and have been tracking some down lately.

 

[Andy]

This one was on this thread's radar a couple of weeks back; ordered from Germany and received today. (Nice that the important info is right there on the sticker.)

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Play it!!!!!

 

[Mather]

This one was on this thread's radar a couple of weeks back; ordered from Germany and received today. (Nice that the important info is right there on the sticker.)

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It's sooooo goooooood

 

[Russ I]

Play it!!!!!

Hahaha! I will!!! But I've gotten into this terrible habit of wanting to clean records before playing them on my new turntable. Stupid and time consuming!

 

[Andy]

Hahaha! I will!!!

This pressing & the Speakers Corner Carly Simon album, are so impressive. I need more Speakers Corner in my life

 

[Joe Mac]

This one was on this thread's radar a couple of weeks back; ordered from Germany and received today. (Nice that the important info is right there on the sticker.)

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That is an awesome pressing! Think I’m going to have to dig it out next actually...

 

[Andy]

That is an awesome pressing! Think I’m going to have to dig it out next actually...

....I might have to do the same.

 

[Joe Mac]

Also that recent repress of Lola. Every time I listen to it, it sounds better!

 

[Portland Sheriff]

This pressing rules. I really like Speakers Corner and have been tracking some down lately.

I have SC's Herbie Hancock - "Crossings" and Mingus "Mingus at Antibes". Both phenomenal, particularly Crossings, which is nothing short of a revelation compared to my old OG copy.

 

[Russ I]

Also that recent repress of Lola. Every time I listen to it, it sounds better!

Agreed! Listened to that last night and it’s fantastic. Love the liner notes as well. What a crazy time, and so many of those acts at the time had battles with their labels. But the music is the key!

 

[CrazyDiamond84]

I haven't heard the original, but this Childish Gambino "Because The Internet" repress is incredible. May be one of the best hip hop pressings I've heard, sound-wise.

 

[Russ I]

Play it!!!!!

Damn. Listening now and even in the face of high expectations (thanks, guys), it’s stunning. These records with totally quiet backgrounds allow for a kind of listening experience that’s really unique. Perfect Day is kind of mind blowing. Each part seems to have its own uncontaminated space. Lou’s voice is crystal clear, front-and-center. The piano sounds, well, like a piano that’s in the room. Beautiful. And even the sleeve is top-notch with what seems like paper with a poly liner. So glad you all provided my excuse for buying this!

 

[CrazyDiamond84]

That Lou Reed is sitting in my backlog pile of what to listen to when the Grado gets installed. Along with LA Woman, and the Rumours and Bill Withers when they get here.

 

[markmck79]

Where are you finding the Lou Reed? I haven’t been able to find a copy and have been looking since before Christmas.

 

[MikeH]

Where are you finding the Lou Reed? I haven’t been able to find a copy and have been looking since before Christmas.

Can find it somewhat easily internationally. It's pretty hard to find in-stock Speakers Corner albums in the US lately.

edit: i spoke too soon...it's on backorder at JPC now. might be able to find it elsewhere though.

Lou Reed: Transformer (180g) (LP) – jpc

Die LP Lou Reed: Transformer jetzt probehören und portofrei für 39,99 Euro kaufen. Mehr von Lou Reed gibt es im Shop.

www.jpc.de

 

[Mr Moustache]

Where are you finding the Lou Reed? I haven’t been able to find a copy and have been looking since before Christmas.

A few SP available at Acoustic Sound (Mingus, Davis, Hancock...) Not Lou Reed though.

 

[MikeH]

A few SP available at Acoustic Sound (Mingus, Davis, Hancock...) Not Lou Reed though.

Weirdly, I think they are cheaper even with shipping from JPC. I just ordered 3 SC pressings for a little under $100 USD shipped. They are $35 each at Acoustic Sounds. Shoutout to @Russ I for the tip!

 

[dhodo]

It's on amazon.de, but currently saying 1 to 2 months, so maybe the same deal as jpc.