Definitive Audiophile pressings

[Mather]

I could be wrong but wasn't this repress kinda a disaster? I thought this was the one that had a lot of pressing issues?

 

[MikeH]

I could be wrong but wasn't this repress kinda a disaster? I thought this was the one that had a lot of pressing issues?

Yes it was, which is why I wouldn’t buy it from anybody but AS. Even then it took people months to get clean copies

 

[MikeH]

I’m saying the original AP supposedly (and the runouts seem to confirm) uses the metal from 1983. So, if this is a reissue of that AP, I’m letting folks know this reissue might also be pressed from that metalwork.

This is the Discogs for the AP that is being reissued. See the description and comments. https://www.discogs.com/release/15175594-Ahmad-Jamal-Trio-Ahmad-Jamal-At-The-Pershing

Thanks for the reminder about this. Grabbed a NM of this one for $15 shipped on eBay

 

[zdkaiser]

I could be wrong but wasn't this repress kinda a disaster? I thought this was the one that had a lot of pressing issues?

I wouldn't say a disaster.

4 of the records (out of 22) I received had some minor pressing defects. I didn't have any warps, no-fill, or scratches. Nothing serious. It was some light surface noise. If it was any other purchase, I probably wouldn't have minded, but I was being overly picky given the price tag. I wanted perfectly quiet LPs. AP took care of the issues, and I gave away the slightly flawed copies.

 

[Hemotep]

Don't know if anyone else has grabbed this one, but the percussion on it sounds insanely good.

 

[MikeH]

The new KG cut of Seasons by Pete Jolly is real good! A nice RTI pressing.

 

[notjhill]

Speaking of Seasons, I attended the listening party over @CommonWave in LA last night. Kevin can be seen wearing the brown sports jacket. I was fortunate to get my copy signed, pressing and mastering is GREAT.

 

[MikeH]

Speaking of Seasons, I attended the listening party over @CommonWave in LA last night. Kevin can be seen wearing the brown sports jacket. I was fortunate to get my copy signed, pressing and mastering is GREAT.

See I let him out every once in awhile!

Really love that album.

 

[ngower]

Ended up finding an original (stereo) copy of that Jamal record for half of what the AP posted a little earlier is going for. I’ll still hunt for the Mono but was a pleasant surprise today.

 

[MikeH]

Ended up finding an original (stereo) copy of that Jamal record for half of what the AP posted a little earlier is going for. I’ll still hunt for the Mono but was a pleasant surprise today.

Keep an eye out for the 1984 version that uses the same plates as the AP

 

[Jbraswell]

Listening to Truckin' comparisons today.
Just my opinion but the KG American Beauty smokes the Mofi.
Mofi sounds like a bunch of bloated bass.
KG's has really good separation of instruments and detail. All music still with a nice soundstage on a 33 format.

 

[MikeH]

Listening to Truckin' comparisons today.
Just my opinion but the KG American Beauty smokes the Mofi.
Mofi sounds like a bunch of bloated bass.
KG's has really good separation of instruments and detail. All music still with a nice soundstage on a 33 format.

I need to back to back them but I do think this one may be a bit system dependent. The MoFi doesn’t have bloated bass on my system but have heard a similar comment from others. I still know some people who prefer the MoFi. I also have the 33 MoFi
So at some point will try to sit down and compare all 3

 

[Jbraswell]

I need to back to back them but I do think this one may be a bit system dependent. The MoFi doesn’t have bloated bass on my system but have heard a similar comment from others. I still know some people who prefer the MoFi. I also have the 33 MoFi
So at some point will try to sit down and compare all 3

Listen to that track and let me know what you think.
The mofi bass buries a lot of the instrumental playing here.

 

[Nee Lewman]

I wonder how weird Mr Gray thinks it is that folks ask him to sign records.

 

[Mather]

I wonder how weird Mr Gray thinks it is that folks ask him to sign records.

It's probably a relief after @MikeH had him sign his di- THIS COMMENT HAS BEEN REDACTED

 

[MikeH]

It's probably a relief after @MikeH had him sign his di- THIS COMMENT HAS BEEN REDACTED

Divorce papers?

 

[MikeH]

I wonder how weird Mr Gray thinks it is that folks ask him to sign records.

Well he’s already signed most of them…but with how many interviews and podcasts he does these days, I bet he loves it. A bit disappointing his signature isn’t KPG@CA

 

[zdkaiser]

Listening to Truckin' comparisons today.
Just my opinion but the KG American Beauty smokes the Mofi.
Mofi sounds like a bunch of bloated bass.
KG's has really good separation of instruments and detail. All music still with a nice soundstage on a 33 format.

@TenderLovingKiller® just reached for this wallet.

 

[Mather]

Omg you guys, his DIARY. Sign his DIARY, what is wrong with you...

 

[ngower]

Didgeridoo was my thought