It’s one of the best sounding records I’ve ever heard. It kind of even sets a new benchmark for the series. It probably comes down to how it was recorded. That producer dude is something else, he worked on that incredible 70s run with Stevie.
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This is a good topic. I know @MikeH has pointed out a few like this, he probably can add some to the mix.Bit of a detour for this thread but I’m curious: what are some of your favorite “hack” audiophile pressings? I’m thinking things like these:
Sonny Rollins - Saxophone Colossus
View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 2017 Vinyl release of "Saxophone Colossus" on Discogs.
They are usually dirt cheap but pressed from the same plates as audiophile releases. What are some of your sneaky/cheap finds in this vein?
Bit of a detour for this thread but I’m curious: what are some of your favorite “hack” audiophile pressings? I’m thinking things like these:
Sonny Rollins - Saxophone Colossus
View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 2017 Vinyl release of "Saxophone Colossus" on Discogs.
They are usually dirt cheap but pressed from the same plates as audiophile releases. What are some of your sneaky/cheap finds in this vein?
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And their Chicken Fat is the best I've ever heard the album.The recent Boom Boom cuts of The Meters releases are pretty good - all at a decent price - not cheap, but not "audiophile" prices.
The Meters - The Meters (Apple Red Vinyl) LP
• Debut 1969 album by New Orleans’ The Meters.• Cut from the Original Analog Master tapes by Kevin Gray.• High Quality Vinyl Release.• Limited Color Vinyl Edition• An Essential album in any Soul/Funk collection.• Features the hit single “Cissy Strut" Debut 1969 album by New Orleans’ The Meters...The Meters - Struttin' (Blue Jay Vinyl) LP
• 1970 album by New Orleans’ The Meters.• Cut from the Original Analog Master tapes by Kevin Gray.• High Quality Vinyl Release.• Limited Color Vinyl Edition.• Features the hit single “Chicken Strut”• Seminal New Orleans funk. Similar in sound to Look-Ka Py Py, Struttin' distinguished itself with...The Meters - Look-Ka Py-Py (Spring Green Vinyl) LP
• 1970 album by New Orleans’ The Meters.• Cut from the Original Analog Master tapes by Kevin Gray.• High Quality Vinyl Release.• Limited Color Vinyl Edition.• Features the hit single “Look-Ka Py Py"• 10/10 - Pitchfork 1970 seminal second album by New Orleans’ The Meters is one of their most...
Same with their release of Undercurrent - it's beats the old silver banner mofi at least.
Bill Evans & Jim Hall - Undercurrent (Vinyl LP)
• 1962 Classic Blue Note recording• Cut from the original analog master tapes by Kevin Gray• All Analog Process (AAA)• High Quality Vinyl Release• Original Gatefold Design In 1962, legendary jazz pianist Bill Evans collaborated for the first time on record with jazz guitarist Jim Hall to create...
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When I lived nearby I didn't love their store either, but I order from them online pretty regularly and they have great customer service, plus every boom boom I've gotten from them has been killer.here's a link to that one -
Mel Brown - Chicken Fat (Clear Vinyl Edition LP)
• 1967 Impulse Records Funk/Soul Masterpiece• Cut from the original analog master tapes by Kevin Gray• All Analog Process (AAA)• High Quality Vinyl Release• Original Gatefold DesignThe 1967 Impulse Records legendary Funk/Soul Instrumental masterpiece album Chicken Fat. If you haven’t heard...
I don't know it, but it doesn't surprise me they have other recent silent audiophile releases.
I searched their site for "Kevin Gray" and this is the end result - I would expect most to sound pretty good if they are anything like The Meters releases.
Search: 33 results found for "Kevin Gray"
Jackpot Records Store and Record label in Portland, Oregon is Founded on the idea that the music matters, offering a wide selection of both new and used Vinyl LPs, CDs, DVDs and other collectibles. The record label offers up rare and collectible reissues true to form in every way possible.
(I'm not a Jackpot! shill - I honestly don't care for their record store and it's been years since I went to the one off Burnside.)
There are two CCR titles that use the AP plates for around $20 a piece
Is it? That’s good to know, I always pick up REM in shops but end up dropping it for some used find
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It sounds fantastic, and the overall
Yea that one’s real good. IIRC I have the smoke variant one of it. I need to put it on blast it as well. Been a minute
I was *supposed* to get the smoke variant but they oversold it. They did send me an art print as an apology but I was till pretty bummed!
Them prices shot way up
And it was reissued this year using the same plates and goes for $35.
