JohnnyCashFan
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Cheers Mike, I got a few from my local, kept one and shared a couple
Definitive Audiophile pressings
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Portland Sheriff
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I faced the reverse choice when I bought Carnegie Hall (already had Massey). Massey Hall is in my pantheon of all-time albums, but I don’t regret buying CH. I think MH is clearly better than CH (based on my personal tastes), but they’re both fantastic.
Portland Sheriff
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There’s probably a better thread for this, but I’m gonna put this here for two reasons: 1. It sounds amazing; and 2. I learned about it from the 45rpmAudiophile YouTube channel.
As of tonight (US west coast), there are 14 of 500 copies left of Air I (You), a 1993 ambient album by Pete Namlock that’s never been on vinyl and never will be repressed. I cannot recommend it highly enough if you are into ambient/electronic. Mostly instrumental w some French vocals on some tracks.
The album cover is gorgeous, as well, if you care about that sort of thing (I do).
As of tonight (US west coast), there are 14 of 500 copies left of Air I (You), a 1993 ambient album by Pete Namlock that’s never been on vinyl and never will be repressed. I cannot recommend it highly enough if you are into ambient/electronic. Mostly instrumental w some French vocals on some tracks.
The album cover is gorgeous, as well, if you care about that sort of thing (I do).
Russ I
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Yikes! That's a lot of coin!
Portland Sheriff
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I suppose, yes, with shipping to the US, it’s pricey. But the base price — 25 Euros for a gatefold double LP is more than reasonable these days.
TenderLovingKiller®
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Rip_City
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Thank you for the tag. I listened to about 10min hopping around on the sample tracks available. I like what I hear, but not enough to convince myself to spend nearly $52 on something new to me.
I have it saved to my wantlist to listen later.
I saw it on Deep Discount a few years back when I was looking for the MofI (and left it too late). So you might be able to find somewhere else, but in the UK I just ordered ac copy from Zaavi, looks like they have a US store front as well. (not necessarily cheap, but cheaper than the MoFi).
Bob Dylan - Highway 61 Revisited Vinyl Japanese Edition
Buy Bob Dylan - Highway 61 Revisited Vinyl Japanese Edition here at Zavvi US, the home of pop culture. Take advantage of our great prices on Blu-ray, merchandise, clothing & more!
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edit - I can't comment on how it sounds compared the mono box, but I'm hoping it sounds great.
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HuddieLedbetter
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So I'll offer a gently contrasting opinion. Check out the cut of Moanin' on streaming. There is a joy of seeing a top band work through some things live in a set -- side note, I think that Shorter takes a 5+ minutes to find his voice and pace at the open of the set, it (my opinion) isn't his best. But Lee Morgan is pushing the bad hard on Moanin' -- pace, tight tight register and runs. I love and own great copies of the originals -- and sets like this allow me to hear those originals differently and with fresh ears.
For example, this is a great set --;with okay sound quality given the venue, etc -- but with crackling energy and semi grey maker pressings...and it cooks
Art Blakey & Les Jazz-Messengers - Au Club Saint-Germain / Vol. 1 À 3
View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the Vinyl release of "Au Club Saint-Germain / Vol. 1 À 3" on Discogs.
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So I would 100% support it not being the first record you buy, but hearing the artists explore, create, and work through ideas adds a special aspect to jazz
Caveat: one of my favorite records in Coltrane at the half note.... Which is definitely not for everyone...so take my note with all the value of the random comment on the internet.
The mono is a different animal. The MOFI is stereo, and that's what I was comparing to.
Academy
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Just grabbed it. Thanks!
Neil Young - Live at Massey Hall [2-lp]
(2-LP set) Great solo acoustic set from Neil at the height of his powers. Recorded in 1971 at Toronto's Massey Hall and finally released in 2007. Featuring classic and more obscure tunes including: Old Man, Tell Me Why, Bad Fog of Loneliness, Ohio, Love in Mind and Don't Let It Bring You Down...www.plaidroomrecords.com
This one is FANTASTIC.
Viking Dan
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Neil Young - Live at Massey Hall [2-lp]
(2-LP set) Great solo acoustic set from Neil at the height of his powers. Recorded in 1971 at Toronto's Massey Hall and finally released in 2007. Featuring classic and more obscure tunes including: Old Man, Tell Me Why, Bad Fog of Loneliness, Ohio, Love in Mind and Don't Let It Bring You Down...
This one is FANTASTIC.
Think I snagged the last one.
MikeH
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Here's another boom boom Nina Simone:
www.discogs.com
I've been in a vocal jazz mood (seems to happen every winter) and this is a great mix of tracks.
Nina Simone, Chris Connor, Carmen McRae - Nina Simone And Her Friends An Intimate Variety Of Vocal Charm
View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 2021 Vinyl release of "Nina Simone And Her Friends An Intimate Variety Of Vocal Charm" on Discogs.
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I've been in a vocal jazz mood (seems to happen every winter) and this is a great mix of tracks.
JohnnyCashFan
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I would say I slightly prefer Carnegie Hall over Massey Hall. But they are different records of course, sets, halls,audience, etc. Great two have both though now.
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TenderLovingKiller®
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Yeah, I’d go with Massey just because i like the song selection a bit more but that just a preference thing.
Portland Sheriff
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For me, his energy — and the energy of the crowd — is what distinguishes Massey. Carnegie feels more subdued overall. (As noted, I really like Carnegie so that’s not a criticism — just a comparison from my viewpoint).
TenderLovingKiller®
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I enjoy him yelling at the crowd on Carnegie though. That made me laugh out loud.
POGunter
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thought this was cancelled and made a supervinyl instead? now it looks like theres a one step as well.
most of the upcoming one steps are listed now as "coming soon" on mofi's site
Electric Light Orchestra - Eldorado
Sourced from the original analog master tapes, pressed on MoFi SuperVinyl vinyl at RTI, housed in a keepsake box, and limited to 10,000 numbered copies, Mobile Fidelity's UltraDisc One-Step 180g 45RPM 2LP set of Eldorado allows the longtime audiophile staple to resonate with reference-setting...mofi.com
Looks like you can preorder many of the announced One-Steps now online at MusicDirect website. I just went to call in a preorder and the CS rep noted they were now up on the MD site.
JohnnyCashFan
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for clapping! He must of been on some good stuff
