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Lynyrd Skynyrd – Nuthin’ Fancy
88,00 €
Includes 19% MwSt DEplus shippingAdditional costs (e.g. for customs or taxes) may occur when shipping to non-EU countries.Add to cartThe title may say Nuthin' Fancy but don't be deceived! This 200-gram stunner pressed at Quality Record Pressings is nearly peerless as a Southern rock record. Expertly remastered by Kevin Gray, lacquer plating by master technician Gary Salstrom, heavy cardboard gatefold jacket with vibrantly reproduced original artwork. How does it get any better? Well, we've cut this edition at 45 RPM! The dead-quiet double-LP, with the music spread over four sides of vinyl, reduces distortion and high frequency loss as the wider-spaced grooves let your stereo cartridge track more accurately. As the Ultimate-Guitar.com put it: "Most hard rock bands would give their left arm for a record that swaggers and hits as hard as Nuthin' Fancy." "Second Helping brought Lynyrd Skynyrd mass success and for the follow-up they offered Nuthin' Fancy. It was a self-deprecating title for a record that may have offered more of the same, at least on the surface ... The biggest difference with this record is that the band, through touring, has become heavier and harder, fitting right in with the heavy album rock bands of the mid-'70s. The second notable difference is that Ronnie Van Zant may have been pressed for material, since there are several songs here that are just good generic rockers. But he and Skynyrd prove that what makes a great band great is how they treat generic material, and Skynyrd makes the whole of Nuthin' Fancy feel every bit as convincing as their first two records." — AllMusic
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10 ” Dual Pocket Outer Sleeves (Resealable Pack of 25)
24,90 €
Includes 19% MwSt DEplus shippingAdditional costs (e.g. for customs or taxes) may occur when shipping to non-EU countries.Add to cartVinyl Record Outer Sleeves 4 mil – Crystal Clear CPP-25 Sleeves to a Pack. Available as RESEALABLE and with double tuckable flap. This product is exactly the same as our standard 12 inches 4 mil dual pocket sleeve, except in 10-inch size. This design is meant to protect your album cover while still giving you easy access to the vinyl record. I don’t recommend storing your record in the pocket without a good inner sleeve. The pictures are just to demonstrate the two-pocket design. Our CPP sleeves have excellent properties including clear transparency, scratch resistance, heat resistance, and moisture-proof. CPP (cast polypropylene) film has a clear advantage over standard BOPP, polyethylene, Mylar or PVC sleeves. What are the advantages of cast polypropylene? CPP has higher tear and impact resistance values, better cold-temperature performance, and moisture transmission properties than standard sleeves. CPP won’t turn cloudy over the normal life of the product, unlike other films. CPP is very hard to crease unlike BOPP and has some stretch forgiveness. Cast Polypropylene is usually used in applications that require superior optical properties such as gloss, transparency, surface smoothness, and good tear resistance. They are a true premium product to protect your expensive, irreplaceable record collection for years to come. No other product will give you this amazing clarity. Environmentally inert. 100% recyclable. Acid-free. Contains no PVC. Highly non-polar. Excellent optics. Highly reflective. Moderate WVTR (water vapor transmission rate) barrier against moisture and odors. High resistance to acids, alkaline, grease, and oil. Exceptional resistance to corrosive chemicals. Exceptional toughness, wear, and abrasion resistance. Natural living hinge properties, Fold won’t easily crack or crinkle. Passes the P. A. T. test for no photographic enclosure reactivity. Typically used for high-end photo albums, sports cards, and DVDs. All sizes are designed to fit most single and gatefold record jackets. Strong 1/16” seams. Made in Canada with Canadian and American made film. Pure polypropylene resin, no recycle contents, no questionable offshore material. With this design, there are only 2 seams, 1 on each side. Available only in 4 mil thickness.
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10″ Rice Paper Inner Sleeves (Pack of 25)
14,90 €
Includes 19% MwSt DEplus shippingAdditional costs (e.g. for customs or taxes) may occur when shipping to non-EU countries.Add to cartPack of 25 sleeves. Tested and certified by an independent lab in the USA to meet ISO PHOTOGRAPHIC ACTIVITY TEST ISO 18916! Made just slightly larger to ensure proper fit for 180 and 200 gram records, while still fitting inside of the album jacket or dual pocket sleeve. This is the sleeve you will love for those expensive records. ALMOST CRUMPLE PROOF! This is the rice paper sleeve you have dreamed about! 3 mil or 2 mil rice paper, standard square, anti-static. HDPE, high density polyethylene film, only virgin resin, no recycled content. The 3 mil sleeve is THREE times as thick as most of it competitors, and 50% thicker than the 2 mil rice paper inner sleeve. Made in China
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12″ Gatefold Outer Sleeve (Pack of 10)
28,50 €
Includes 19% MwSt DEplus shippingAdditional costs (e.g. for customs or taxes) may occur when shipping to non-EU countries.Show itemVinyl Record Outer Sleeves – Crystal Clear CPP-10 Sleeves to a pack – WITH TUCKABLE FLAPS This product is for traditional storage of gatefold albums that allow you to open the gatefold like a book. Opened at both ends to allow you to store the records in the gatefold pockets. Tuck in the flaps for added security and to minimize the album sliding in the sleeve. Only need one end opened? Simply tape the other end shut, if you wish. There is a center relief cut into the sleeve to allow unobstructed closure. Our CPP sleeves have excellent properties including clear transparency, scratch resistance, heat resistance, and moisture-proof. CPP (cast polypropylene) film has a clear advantage over standard BOPP, polyethylene, Mylar or PVC sleeves. What are the advantages of cast polypropylene? CPP has higher tear and impact resistance, better cold-temperature performance, and moisture transmission properties than standard sleeves. CPP won’t turn cloudy over the normal life of the product, unlike other films. CPP is very hard to crease unlike BOPP and has some stretch forgiveness. Cast film is usually used in applications that require superior optical properties such as gloss, transparency, surface smoothness, and good tear resistance. This is a true premium product to protect your expensive, irreplaceable record collection for years to come. No other product will give you this amazing clarity. Environmentally inert. 100% recyclable. Acid free. Contains no PVC. Highly non-polar. Excellent optics. Highly reflective. Moderate WVTR (water vapor transmission rate) barrier against moisture and odours. High resistance to acids, alkaline, grease and oil. Exceptional resistance to corrosive chemicals. Exceptional toughness, wear and abrasion resistance. Natural living hinge properties, Fold won’t easily crack or crinkle. Passes the P. A. T. test for no photographic enclosure reactivity. Measurements, each pocket is approx. 321mm x 321mm, with a tolerance of +/- 2 to 3mm Made in Canada with Canadian/American made film. Pure polypropylene resin, no recycle contents, no questionable offshore material. Tested in the USA to meet ISO 18916 (PAT)! Patented/Patent Pending This item will ship folded at the center, inwards. Otherwise, it would be too large of a shipping box. This is the naturally closed position for a sleeved album. Designed to hold most standard gatefold albums. Some smaller Analog Productions, Tone Poets and the like may fit, if they are no larger than 320 mm x 320 mm and not very thick. Do NOT force in a large album, as the exposed edge of the cardboard may cut the seam of the sleeve!
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12″ Rice Paper Inner Sleeves (Pack of 25)
17,50 €
Includes 19% MwSt DEplus shippingAdditional costs (e.g. for customs or taxes) may occur when shipping to non-EU countries.Add to cartTested and certified by an independent lab in the USA to meet ISO PHOTOGRAPHIC ACTIVITY TEST ISO 18916! Made just slightly larger to ensure proper fit for 180 and 200 gram records, while still fitting inside of the album jacket or dual pocket sleeve. This is the sleeve you will love for those expensive records. ALMOST CRUMPLE PROOF! This is the rice paper sleeve you have dreamed about! 3 mil rice paper, standard square, anti-static. HDPE, high density polyethylene film, only virgin resin, no recycled content. The 3 mil sleeve is THREE times as thick as most of it competitors, and 50% thicker than the 2 mil rice paper inner sleeve. Made in China Note that the sleeves are branded Mint, not VSS. Apart from that, the sleeves are exactly the same as the VSS sleeves.
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7″ Dual Pocket Outer Sleeves (Resealable Pack of 25)
15,50 €
Includes 19% MwSt DEplus shippingAdditional costs (e.g. for customs or taxes) may occur when shipping to non-EU countries.Add to cartVinyl Record Outer Sleeves 4 mil (RESEALABLE) – Crystal Clear CPP-25 Sleeves to a Pack. Available as resealable and with double tuckable flaps. Absolutely crystal clear protection for your cherished 7-inch collection. Revive old sleeves to look almost new and protect new sleeves for years to come. This product is exactly the same as our standard 12-inch 4 mil dual pocket sleeve, except in 7-inch size. This design is meant to protect your album cover while still giving you easy access to the vinyl record. I don’t recommend storing your record in the pocket without a good inner sleeve. The pictures are just to demonstrate the two-pocket design. Our CPP sleeves have excellent properties including clear transparency, scratch resistance, heat resistance, and moisture-proof. CPP (cast polypropylene) film has a clear advantage over standard BOPP, polyethylene, Mylar or PVC sleeves. What are the advantages of cast polypropylene? CPP has higher tear and impact resistance values, better cold-temperature performance and moisture transmission properties than standard sleeves. CPP won’t turn cloudy over the normal life of the product, unlike other films. CPP is very hard to crease unlike BOPP and has some stretch forgiveness. Cast Polypropylene is usually used in applications that require superior optical properties such as gloss, transparency, surface smoothness, and good tear resistance. They are a true premium product to protect your expensive, irreplaceable record collection for years to come. No other product will give you this amazing clarity. Upgrade 1/2 inch resealable closure tape. Environmentally inert. 100% recyclable. Acid-free. Contains no PVC. Highly non-polar. Excellent optics. Highly reflective. Moderate WVTR (water vapor transmission rate) barrier against moisture and odours. High resistance to acids, alkaline, grease and oil. Exceptional resistance to corrosive chemicals. Exceptional toughness, wear and abrasion resistance. Natural living hinge properties, Fold won’t easily crack or crinkle. Passes the P. A. T. test for no photographic enclosure reactivity. Typically used for high-end photo albums, sports cards and DVDs. All sizes are designed to fit most single and gatefold record jackets. Strong 1/16” seams. Made in Canada with Canadian and American made film and tape. Pure polypropylene resin, no recycle contents, no questionable offshore material. With this design, there are only 2 seams, 1 on each side. Available only in 4 mil thickness.
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7″ Rice Paper Inner Sleeves (Pack of 25)
12,50 €
Includes 19% MwSt DEplus shippingAdditional costs (e.g. for customs or taxes) may occur when shipping to non-EU countries.Add to cartPack of 25 sleeves. Tested and certified by an independent lab in the USA to meet ISO PHOTOGRAPHIC ACTIVITY TEST ISO 18916! Made just slightly larger to ensure proper fit for 180 and 200 gram records, while still fitting inside of the album jacket or dual pocket sleeve. This is the sleeve you will love for those expensive records. ALMOST CRUMPLE PROOF! This is the rice paper sleeve you have dreamed about! 3 mil or 2 mil rice paper, standard square, anti-static. HDPE, high density polyethylene film, only virgin resin, no recycled content. The 3 mil sleeve is THREE times as thick as most of it competitors, and 50% thicker than the 2 mil rice paper inner sleeve. Made in China
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Blood, Sweat & Tears – Bloodlines (+ Booklet)
248,00 €
Includes 19% MwSt DEplus shippingAdditional costs (e.g. for customs or taxes) may occur when shipping to non-EU countries.Show item"There you have it! The first four BS&T records cut by Ryan K. Smith at Sterling Sound from the master tapes and pressed on 200g vinyl at QRP. I thought a 1A pressing of the first album couldn't be bettered but that was wrong. This one does. ... I did compare the second album here to the double 45 from ORG cut by Bernie Grundman from a copy of the master and it's somewhat warmer and softer, particularly in the mid-bass but I prefered this newest version. The other two (albums) are equally good compared to nothing because I don't have originals. ... That said, this boxed set gives you the first four albums packaged better than ever with gatefold jackets containing great photographs and as best as I can tell, also sounding better than ever as best as I can tell. Ryan K. Smith did a great job here for sure." Music = 8/11; Sound = 10/11 - Michael Fremer, AnalogPlanet.com. Read the whole review here. David Clayton-Thomas landed in New York City in 1966, drawn from his native Canada to appear on the NBC network TV show "Hullabaloo" as a guest of fellow Canadian Paul Anka. Anka wanted a Canadian band to feature on the show and Clayton-Thomas fronted a jazz/rock band called The Bossmen — "we had the number one record in Canada at the time." Clayton-Thomas returned to Toronto after the show but the creative scene in the Big Apple beckoned. He got a NYC gig playing guitar for John Lee Hooker — and in the funky clubs of Greenwich Village he met several founding members of what was to become a chart-dominating jazz fusion band with an utterly distinctive sound — Blood, Sweat & Tears. For a brief period at the end of the 1960s and the start of the 1970s, Blood, Sweat & Tears, which fused a rock 'n' roll rhythm section to a horn section, stormed the pop charts. Clayton-Thomas joined this stellar group of musicians in 1969, bringing a handful of new songs as they delivered the monumental Grammy Album of the Year Blood, Sweat & Tears. Now hear the music and read the complete story about how this legendary band succeeded, from the ultimate BS&T insider — David Clayton-Thomas himself! Bloodlines, from Analogue Productions captures the BS&T sound as never before, on four remastered LPs — Child Is Father To The Man, Blood, Sweat & Tears, Blood, Sweat & Tears 3 and B, S & T 4. Each album was remastered from the original master tapes by Ryan K. Smith at Sterling Sound in New York, and each was plated and pressed on deluxe 200-gram heavyweight vinyl at our own Quality Record Pressings, maker of the world's finest-sounding LPs. The jackets — from Stoughton Printing — are top-of-the-line, old-style tip-on showcasing immaculately reproduced artwork. The whole set comes in a custom-designed deluxe hinged box. For this special box set, David Clayton-Thomas was gracious enough to contribute a wonderfully-written essay telling the whole history of the band and its origins. The eight-piece band signed to Columbia Records and recorded Blood, Sweat &Tears' debut album, Child Is Father to the Man, which was released in February 1968. Cofounder Al Kooper then departed, and the group was reorganized. Singer David Clayton-Thomas was added, trombonist Dick Halligan moved to the keyboards, and trumpeters Chuck Winfield and Lew Soloff replaced Randy Brecker and Jerry Weiss, with Jerry Hyman being added on trombone. This nine-piece unit, working with producer James William Guercio, made Blood, Sweat & Tears' self-titled second album, released in January 1969. Blood, Sweat & Tears was a runaway hit, spawning three gold-selling Top 10 singles, "You've Made Me So Very Happy," "Spinning Wheel," and "And When I Die," selling three million copies and winning the Grammy Award for Album of the Year. Guercio left afterward to work on a similar musical concept with Chicago Transit Authority, and Blood, Sweat & Tears increasingly became a backup group for Clayton-Thomas. Nevertheless, the third album, Blood, Sweat & Tears 3 (1970), and the fourth, B, S & T 4 (1971), were substantial hits. This is a momentous box set presenting a historically-significant band in the deluxe fashion that it deserves. Like all of our Analogue Productions reissues, we've painstakingly sweated the details to bring you the utmost listening experience. Now you can listen to these cherished album favorites in the highest quality, as you gain insights into the band and its recordings from Clayton-Thomas' informative account of the band's history.
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Dave Brubeck Quartet – Time Out
88,00 €
Includes 19% MwSt DEplus shippingAdditional costs (e.g. for customs or taxes) may occur when shipping to non-EU countries.Add to cart“The results speak for themselves: the platters from QRP are in my experience the most consistently flat and quiet being pressed today … at least for the foreseeable here and now, Analogue Productions’ newly mastered 45 RPM (Brubeck) is the edition to own. You’ll hear it right from the familiar piano intro to “Blue Rondo a la Turk,” where Brubeck’s playing seems richer, more lyrical, more rhythmically alive. It seems to me that as our gear gets ever more quiet, these QRP LPs continue to wring more musical nuance from the finest recordings.” — Music = 5/5; Sound = 5/5 — Wayne Garcia, The Absolute Sound, January 2013. “I’ve now heard a number of LPs from Quality Record Pressings (QRP), Chad Kassem’s year-and-a-half-old record-pressing plant. Before Time Out, I would have said that some positive trends were apparent from the earlier LPs I’ve heard. However, this current pressing is so much better than those that came before it, which were certainly very good, that it’s obvious things have improved considerably over the past year. It’s a positive sign when the noise floor is defined by the hiss of the master tape, not the quality of the pressing or vinyl, and that’s the case here. Having heard many, many Pallas and RTI pressings, the main competition for QRP, I would say that QRP pressings combine the strengths of both its competitors: the very low surface noise and bottom-of-the-groove quiet of Pallas LPs and the sharp delineation of musical detail of RTI.” — Sound = 4.5/5; Music = 5/5 — Marc Mickelson, The Audio Beat, August 2012 Virtually all serious and even casual music lovers ought to be familiar with, or at least are likely to have heard The Dave Brubeck Quartet, even without realizing it — for the quartet’s best-known hit “Take Five” has graced the soundtracks of multiple films, including “Mighty Aphrodite,” “Pleasantville” and “Constantine.” The piece is famous for its distinctive, catchy saxophone melody, as well as its use of unusual 5/4 time — so distinctive, it’s a rare jazz track that became a pop hit. Including the monster hit “Take Five,” the Brubeck Quartet’s Time Out is a jazz and audiophile classic. Every album collection needs a copy. And now, cut at 45 RPM on 180-gram premium vinyl, pressed at Quality Record Pressings (Acoustic Sounds’ own industry-lauded LP manufacturer), Analogue Productions brings you the definitive copy. Why definitive? The dead-quiet double-LP, with the music spread over four sides of vinyl, reduces distortion and high frequency loss as the wider-spaced grooves let your stereo cartridge track more accurately. But it’s more than just the vinyl that makes this release so special. For the first time in its history, Time Out is presented here packaged in a deluxe gatefold jacket. Inside are eight fantastic black and white images shot during the recording session at Columbia’s famous 30th Street Studios. Sony Music supplied the images for use in our SACD reissue, and gave us persmission to use them in our LP reissue as well. The jacket is also special — very heavy-duty. It’s produced for us by Stoughton Printing featuring a printed wrap mounted to a heavyweight chipboard shell, producing an authentic “old school” look and feel. This jacket is a beauty! Never has Time Out‘s colorful iconic cover art looked so vibrant. The record label’s sales executives didn’t want a painting on the cover when Time Out debuted in 1959 on Columbia Records, Brubeck told an interviewer. An entire album of originals? That wouldn’t work either, he was told. Some standards and some show tunes were needed in the mix. Fortunately, Brubeck ignored the conventional wisdom and Time Out became the original classic we know it as today. Brubeck became proof that creative jazz and popular success can go together. The album was intended as an experiment using musical styles Brubeck discovered abroad while on a United States Department of State-sponsored tour of Eurasia. In Turkey, he observed a group of street musicians performing a traditional Turkish folk song that was played in 9/8 time, a rare meter for Western music. Paul Desmond, who was Brubeck’s alto saxophonist, wrote “Take Five,” at Brubeck’s urging to try and write a song in quintuple (5/4) time. “I told Paul to put a melody over (drummer) Joe Morello’s beat,” Brubeck explained. As a jazz pianist, Brubeck became a household name in jazz in part due to Time Out‘s success. Demond’s cool-toned alto and quick wit fit in well with Brubeck’s often heavy chording and experimental playing. Morello and bassist Gene Wright completed the group. The Quartet traveled and performed constantly around the world until breaking up in 1967 to pursue other musical ventures. Time Out peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard pop albums chart and was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. “Take Five” became a mainstream hit, reaching No. 25 on the Billboard Hot 100, and No. 5 on Billboard‘s Easy Listening survey, the precursor to today’s Adult Contemporary charts. The song was included in countless movies and television soundtracks and still receives significant radio play. Musicians: Dave Brubeck, piano Paul Desmond, alto saxophone Joe Morello, drums Gene Wright, bass
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Charles Mingus – Mingus, Mingus, Mingus, Mingus, Mingus
88,00 €
Includes 19% MwSt DEplus shippingAdditional costs (e.g. for customs or taxes) may occur when shipping to non-EU countries.Show item"Mingus is also all about the ensemble...this reissue has a life and immediacy I've not heard before with this title, whose stunning music overwhelms any flaws of the recording." - Wayne Garcia, The Absolute Sound, June/July 2009 Produced by Impulse! A&R director Bob Thiele in 1963, this recording is a major showcase of the talented Charles Mingus as a bassist, pianist and writer. In his 1963 original liner notes, critic-at-large Nat Hentoff said that of all the musicians, it is impossible to remain indifferent to Mingus. This recording more than any other testifies to Hentoff's claim. More so today than in 60's, there is truly only one Mingus, Mingus, Mingus, Mingus, Mingus.
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Charles Munch – A Stereo Spectacular: Saint-Saens Symphony No.3
58,00 €
Includes 19% MwSt DEplus shippingAdditional costs (e.g. for customs or taxes) may occur when shipping to non-EU countries.Show item“So far, Analogue Productions’ series of outstanding reissues have avoided the missteps of the previous Classic Records issues, instead offering real improvements over the originals. … The latest release, of this title and the Offenbach Gaite Parisienne (LSC 1817), keeps a perfect track record of outstanding Living Stereo releases by Analogue Productions. Pristine surfaces and better-defined layers of sound along with much finer texture add up to a wonderful experience of the famous Organ Symphony. The original is almost coarse sounding compared to this reissue. While the Offenbach reissue does not eclipse the original in all areas, the original remains very expensive and the reissue is superb.” Recording = 10/10; Music = 10/10 – Dennis D. Davis, Hi-Fi +, Issue 119 “These are the best vinyl releases of RCA LPs I’ve yet heard.” — Jonathan Valin, executive editor, The Absolute Sound This performance of the Saint-Saëns Symphony No. 3 (Organ Symphony) is a favorite Living Stereo release. To say that it is incredible might be an understatement. The original 3-track session tapes were used in mastering for the LPs and SACDS in this Analogue Productions reissue series. The record reveals all of the glory of the recording and the precision and passion of Munch and the Boston Symphony Orchestra in Boston’s Symphony Hall. It’s more than ever the sonic blockbuster par excellence! It doesn’t get any better than this. Musicians: Berj Zamchokian, organ Boston Symphony Charles Munch, conductor
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Son House – Father of Folk Blues
88,00 €
Includes 19% MwSt DEplus shippingAdditional costs (e.g. for customs or taxes) may occur when shipping to non-EU countries.Show item“Just had to get in touch to let you know that my copy of Son House’s Father Of The Blues — on QRP 45 RPM is totally amazing. I’ve been collecting records for 40 years and have a modest collection of 900 LPs — most first pressings from the late ’60’s on — but nothing compares to this pressing from your company! Wow! Quiet pressing, amazing sound, fabulous packaging — just fantastic. At 54 I’ve just bought the best quality album ever. I’ve bought originals, classic records, modify, Japanese etc. but this is the best in every detail. Well done to you all to produce an LP this classy! Thanks.” — Kevin O’Connor, Waterford Ireland “AP’s reissue of this recording is extremely transparent, naturally balanced, and fulfills the ‘it’s like he’s playing in my room!’ audiophile cliché. The record sounds mono at times, but that is how the album was originally mixed. … Ryan K. Smith used the original two-track stereo tape from the Sony archives and referenced an original Columbia ‘360 Sound’ pressing to master this correctly and it shows. Never have I heard a blues recording that is so musically raw yet so sonically exceptional. Further, the QRP-pressed platters are silent and flat as pancakes.” Music = 10/11; Sound = 11/11 – Malachi Lui, AnalogPlanet.com. Read the entire review here. Mississippi’s Son House was already legendary for a small collection of live field recordings made by folklorist Alan Lomax in 1941 and 1942, and for having taught some important licks to both Robert Johnson and Muddy Waters before he was rediscovered by a new generation of college-age fans in 1964. The “Father of the Delta Blues” recorded this namesake LP for Columbia Records a year later in 1965. It’s become, in the words of Living Blues magazine — “Essential recordings by one of the greatest bluesmen ever.” And now, Analogue Productions presents a reissue unmatched in sonic quality and luxury presentation. For our version we turned to Ryan Smith at Sterling Sound to remaster the recording from the original master tapes. The freshly cut lacquers — for this version we’ve cut the album at 45 RPM for truer cartridge tracking and decreased distortion on the inner groove — were then plated and pressed on 180-gram vinyl by our own Quality Record Pressings. The Hybrid Stereo SACD version was authored for SACD by Gus Skinas at the Super Audio Center in Boulder, Colo. Son was born Eddie James House, Jr., on March 21, 1902, in Riverton, Miss. By the age of 15, he was preaching the gospel in various Baptist churches as the family seemingly wandered from one plantation to the next. He didn’t even bother picking up a guitar until he turned 25; to quote House, “I didn’t like no guitar when I first heard it; oh gee, I couldn’t stand a guy playin’ a guitar. I didn’t like none of it.” But if his ambivalence to the instrument was obvious, even more obvious was the simple fact that Son hated plantation labor even more and had developed a taste for corn whiskey. After drunkenly launching into a blues at a house frolic in Lyon, Miss., one night and picking up some coin for doing it, the die seemed to be cast; Son House may have been a preacher, but he was part of the blues world now. Now, sit back and enjoy one of the genere’s greatest, on a reissue that’s the best that’s been made to date. So authentic, so real – that’s the Analogue Productions difference. Praise for our 33 1/3 version! “Muddy Waters’ Folk Singer wasn’t the only blues LP recorded with the due care rarely shown to albums in the genre, prior to the revival. Son House’s rediscovery in the early 1960s reads like a Hollywood script, but all of the elements are there to make you realize that this John Hammond-produced LP, 50 years on, was one of the most important. Just House and his bottleneck acoustic guitar: his sheer presence must has been terrifying to those unfamiliar with the intensity of rural, unamplified blues. Every track is astounding, but skip straight to the voice-only ‘John The Revelator’ for an instant taste of House’s abilities to captivate. And he lived long enough, too, to savor his renaissance.” — Sound Quality = 92% — Ken Kessler, HiFi News, November 2016
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David Abel/ Julie Steinberg – Debussy/Brahms/Bartok: Sonatas For Violin And Piano
58,00 €
Includes 19% MwSt DEplus shippingAdditional costs (e.g. for customs or taxes) may occur when shipping to non-EU countries.Show item“This is perhaps the most exquisitely natural recording ever made. All in all, this Wilson record is a triumph of the analog recording art.” — International Audio Review David Abel, violin. Julie Steinberg, piano. Perhaps the most transcendent of David Wilson’s brilliant recordings, this remarkable album of solo violin accompanied by piano comes as close to putting the two performers in the listening room as any ever made, writes The Absolute Sound, of Sonatas for Violin & Piano. Recorded on Wilson’s Ultramaster Recorder, built by John Curl, and using a spaced pair of Schoeps microphones driving vaccum tube electronics, the recording has a close perspective that heightens transparency and engagement as well as wonderfully capturing the beautiful tonality of Abel’s Guarnerius violin and Steinberg’s Hamburg Steinway without exaggering their size. “The duo performs these works as if they are one.” — The Absolute Sound, July/August 2013
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Doug MacLeod – Come To Find
88,00 €
Includes 19% MwSt DEplus shippingAdditional costs (e.g. for customs or taxes) may occur when shipping to non-EU countries.Show itemSpend any time around Doug MacLeod and the stories from his years of road time with the likes of Big Joe Turner and Pee Wee Crayton start to flow as easily as a brook tickled by a breeze. And you know you're getting to the good part, the climax if you will, when Doug's eyes start to twinkle, his grin grows broader and out of his mouth pop the words "Come to find ..." MacLeod was a widely acknowledged electric blues guitarist for many years, and the leader of his own band, yielding a number of U.S. and European tours and several albums to his credit. Doug disbanded the group to focus all his energies on his first love, acoustic blues. Come To Find is the debut fruit of that effort. And now it's made even more remarkable, with this 45 RPM 180-gram reissue by Analogue Productions. The dead-quiet double-LP, with the music spread over four sides of vinyl, reduces distortion and high frequency loss as the wider-spaced grooves let your stereo cartridge track more accurately. The pressing sounds spectacular. You're holding a 180-gram masterpiece from our own Quality Record Pressings, our state-of-the-art LP pressing plant. And the gatefold jacket from Stoughton Printing is hard-core, old-school style — thick cardboard, tip-on, with additional photos and liner notes inside. Sweet. Come To Find is the sound of a consummate bluesman touching the core of his art in a program featuring ten originals by Doug. He is beautifully supported in this intimate setting by harmonica ace Charlie Musselwhite and the Mighty Flyer rhythm section, Jimi Bott and Bill Stuve. This is the album that deserves a place of honor in the music collections of even casual blues fans. And for those who love blues already, this is one of the best-sounding, most original works you'll ever hear.
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Fritz Reiner – Bartok: Concerto For Orchestra
58,00 €
Includes 19% MwSt DEplus shippingAdditional costs (e.g. for customs or taxes) may occur when shipping to non-EU countries.Add to cart“Analogue Productions’ reissue of the RCA Living Stereo titles continues apace with one of the great masterpieces of the twentieth century – Béla Bartók’s Concerto For Orchestra with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Fritz Reiner. … (it) is is an audiophile’s dream recording. It has string tone to die for, a soundstage that fills your living room, and exhibits startling dynamics. … if you pass on this issue, you will miss out on what is the best-sounding pressing of this LP. In combination with great remastering, pressing on whisper quiet vinyl, and packaging in a first-class record sleeve, this is a bargain.” Recording = 10/10; Music = 10/10 – Dennis D. Davis, Hi-Fi +, Issue 121 “These are the best vinyl releases of RCA LPs I’ve yet heard.” — Jonathan Valin, executive editor, The Absolute Sound Since its original release on LP in the mid-1950s, Fritz Reiner’s rendition of the Concerto for Orchestra has stood as the standard against which all other recordings of the work are measured. Reiner’s superb control of his orchestra and of Bartók’s rhythms and textures is still unsurpassed, even by dozens of subsequent conductors in the digital age. Likewise, the Music for Strings, Percussion, and Celesta shows just what an incredible ensemble the Chicago Symphony was under Reiner’s direction. The original 2-track session tapes were used in mastering for LPs and SACDs. Reiner delivers definitive interpretations that set a standard that remains unsurpassed.
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Fritz Reiner – Festival
58,00 €
Includes 19% MwSt DEplus shippingAdditional costs (e.g. for customs or taxes) may occur when shipping to non-EU countries.Show item“These records are definitive.” — Michael Fremer, editor, AnalogPlanet.com
Winner of a Gruvy Award, chosen by AnalogPlanet’s editor, Michael Fremer, for vinyl records that are musically and sonically outstanding and are also well mastered and pressed. http://www.analogplanet.com/content/gruvy-awards
“These are the best vinyl releases of RCA LPs I’ve yet heard.” — Jonathan Valin, executive editor, The Absolute Sound
A collection of Russian orchestral favorites, including one of the best versions of “Night On Bare Mountain.” Fritz Reiner conducts the mighty Chicago Symphony Orchestra.
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Holly Cole – Temptation
88,00 €
Includes 19% MwSt DEplus shippingAdditional costs (e.g. for customs or taxes) may occur when shipping to non-EU countries.Show item"Not the first time a jazz singer has focused on a single composer — even Keely Smith did an all-Beatles LP, while Ella made an entire series of songbooks — but a double LP that's predominantly made up of Tom Waits material? You're forgiven if this seems like a Rickie Lee Jones album in disguise, rather than a sincere tribute. That, though, would be too glib because this 1995 release is entrancing and atmospheric. The arrangements offer a variety of experiences from Cole's trio in lean, unplugged form, to other tracks augmented by electricity, brass or strings. The transfer is superb, and Acoustic Sounds has expanded the original set with three bonus tracks." — Sound Quality: 90% — Ken Kessler, Hi Fi News, December 2019 Over the past decade, new talents such as Cassandra Wilson, Patricia Barber and Holly Cole have redefined the world of female jazz vocals. Cole's Temptation, a 1995 Blue Note release, is her musical tribute to the writings of Tom Waits. Besides being a superb audiophile recording (perfect in every production detail, from the rendering of Cole's amazing voice to the incredibly natural sound captured by producer Craig Street's team), this album has garnered kudos for her interpretation of Waits' unique compositions. Now hear how our Analogue Productions' 200-gram LP reissue makes this standout album even stronger! Doug Sax at the Mastering Lab, assisted by Gavin Lurssen remastered the 33 1/3 recording that gives Cole's vocals richer detail and greater body. Premium pressing by Quality Record Pressings provides flawless reproduction against a super-silent background for pure listening enjoyment. Lastly, top it off with a Stoughton Printing old-style tip-on jacket and this disc is a sure winner. A great addition to your jazz collection. Standout tracks include a catchy version of "Jersey Girl," which made it onto a number of radio playlists, and a rendition of "The Briar and the Rose," augmented by the Canadian Brass. Also included are "Take Me Home," "Train Song," "Temptation," "Falling Down," "Invitation to the Blues," "Frank's Theme," "Little Boy Blue," "I Don't Wanna Grow Up," "Tango 'til They're Sore," "The Heart of Saturday Night," "Soldier's Things," "I Want You" and "Good Old World."
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Jimmy Witherspoon & Ben Webster – Roots
58,00 €
Includes 19% MwSt DEplus shippingAdditional costs (e.g. for customs or taxes) may occur when shipping to non-EU countries.Show item“… Kudos to blues lover Chad Kassem for recognizing the sonic pearl hiding behind a good but not stellar original recording. Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio has proven yet again why vinyl rules the audiophile universe. Compared to a white label promo original, this issue is a quantum leap improvement, with three dimensional images and a big fat sound to die for.” Recording = 10/10; Music = 10/10 — Dennis D. Davis, Hi-Fi +, Issue 84 “When the line below the artist’s name says ‘featuring Ben Webster,’ and even if the artist is a bluesman to the core, you know there will be jazz inflections. If anyone was able to show that the to genres are inextricably linked, it’s Witherspoon, who could take material by Bill Broonzy and make it sound like it was filtered through Count Basie. … you’ll be torn between filing it with blues or jazz. Buy it for one of the finest interpretations ever of ‘Key to the Highway.'” — Sound Quality 90 percent — Ken Kessler, Hi-Fi News, November 2012 A true hidden classic! Somehow this 1961 Reprise title seems to have escaped the audiophile must-have list. It’s a true hidden classic and an incredibly warm recording. The small combo setting really allows these two heavyweights to shine. The mood is laid-back and down-home. Accompanying musicians include trumpeter Gerald Wilson, pianist Ernie Freeman, bassist Ralph Hamilton and drummer Jim Miller. Roots was recorded at the often underrated or forgotten Radio Recorders in Hollywood, California. The studio, built in 1929, was one of the truly great – and great-sounding – studios of its day with an unbelievable discography of classics to its name.
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Lowell Graham & National Symphonic Winds – Center Stage
58,00 €
Includes 19% MwSt DEplus shippingAdditional costs (e.g. for customs or taxes) may occur when shipping to non-EU countries.Add to cartNew from Wilson Audiophile Recordings, Center Stage, featuring Lowell Graham conducting the National Symphonic Winds. These recordings were made in a historic concert hall on the campus of Hampton University in Hampton Roads, Va. The history of the hall parallels somewhat New York's Carnegie Hall. The musicians in the National Symphonic Winds come from the premier military bands of the United States as well as the Virginia Symphony Orchestra. The result was a superb mix of seasoned and assured professionals for this single, five-hour recording session. Lowell Graham, a graduate of the University of Northern Colorado, was also the first to be awarded the Doctor of Musical Arts degree in orchestral conducting from the Catholic University of America. He has led orchestras and bands in performances throughout the world, and he's the current conductor and commander of the United States Air Force Tactical Air Command Band. Recorded with minimal miking (Sennheiser), directly to 2-track half-inch, 30 ips tape using arguably the finest 2-track analog recorder in the world — the Wilson Ultramaster — a highly-modified Studer tape deck with custom-designed electronics designed by John Curl. To accomplish this difficult, time pressure recording, the recording engineering skills of the renowned Bruce Leek were employed. The extreme dynamic range of the music remains intact as well as the soundstage and timbre of the ensemble remaining completely natural. There is no added enhancement to the concert hall's natural reverberation. When raising the volume, be careful as these real world dynamics can be harmful to playback equipment if care is not taken. The musical repertoire was chosen to be user friendly, vivid, colorful and impactful. Selections from Tony-winning stage classics "Barnum," "West Side Story" and "Oklahoma" are joined by compositions from John Williams, including "Olympic Fanfare" composed for the 1984 Olympic Games. Selections from the Walt Disney favorite "Mary Poppins" include "Spoonful of Sugar," "Chim Chim Cheree" and more. These significant recordings hold a distinctive place in the audio and musical world.
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Lowell Graham – Winds Of War and Peace
88,00 €
Includes 19% MwSt DEplus shippingAdditional costs (e.g. for customs or taxes) may occur when shipping to non-EU countries.Add to cart“It’s a sonic spectacular and while perhaps you are skeptical about this, it makes for damn entertaining listening. … If your system is capable of wide dynamic swings and deep bass, you’ll definitely enjoy cranking up this record! The original, cut by Doug Sax, … is obviously no ‘slouch,’ but this Kevin Gray-mastered reissue is even better overall. The bottom remains solid and dynamic while the midrange is far more transparent, having lost a ‘milky’ quality that made it sound as if it had been recorded in an airplane hangar. … if chamber is more your style and/or more suited to your system I’d recommend Sonatas For Violin and Piano (Analogue Productions APC-8722) performed by David Abel (violin) and Julie Steinberg (piano). Incidentally, Wilson’s catalogue numbers begin with the release year, so this one was issued in 1987. These chamber music recordings were designed to create the sensation of the performers playing in your room as opposed to you being in a venue. … The QRP pressings produce pitch black backgrounds with which the originals cannot begin to compete. Plus the music is sublime and/or bombastic!” — Michael Fremer, AnalogPlanet.com. Read the whole feature article here. On Winds of War and Peace, conductor Lowell Graham takes the National Symphonic Winds ensemble through a program of stirring orchestrations and marches. “Liberty Fanfare” was composed for the centennial celebration of the Statue of Liberty in 1986. The fanfare set the stage for one of the most spectacular celebrations in America’s history. Samuel Barber’s “Commando March” composed in 1943, represents Barber’s first band work. Written in a quadruple meter, this work utilizes the constant contrast of dotted and triplet rhythms. Roger Nixon’s “Festival Fanfare March,” was recognized for superb composition by the American Bandmasters Association in 1973. It is a work that’s technical, bright in color and effervescent in spirit. The album also includes “Victory at Sea,” “El Camino Real,” “A Santa Cecilla” and “Symphonic Dance No. 3”. Although the 33 1/3 reissue of this recording by Analogue Productions was outstanding, our 45 RPM version raises the quality bar even higher. With wider grooves, you’ll hear sound that reveals more depth and space to the orchestra as a whole, as well as individual instruments. This disc sports more detail, more human presence, more of what we as audiophiles, listen for. The musicians in the National Symphonic Winds come from the premier military bands of the United States as well as the Virginia Symphony Orchestra. The musicians for this recording session represented a superb mix of seasoned and assured professionals. Graham, a native of Greeley, Colorado, has earned recognition as one of America’s most talented conductors. He graduated from the University of Northern Colorado with both his Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees. He was also the first person to be awarded the Doctor of Musical Arts Degree in Orchestral Conducting from the Catholic University of America. Graham has led orchestras and bands on record and in performance throughout the world. He is the current conductor and commander of the United States Air Force Tactical Air Command Band.
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Lowell Graham & National Symphonic Winds – Center Stage 45
88,00 €
Includes 19% MwSt DEplus shippingAdditional costs (e.g. for customs or taxes) may occur when shipping to non-EU countries.Add to cartFrom Wilson Audiophile Recordings comes Center Stage, featuring Lowell Graham conducting the National Symphonic Winds. These recordings were made in a historic concert hall on the campus of Hampton University in Hampton Roads, Va. The history of the hall parallels somewhat New York's Carnegie Hall. The musicians in the National Symphonic Winds come from the premier military bands of the United States as well as the Virginia Symphony Orchestra. The result was a superb mix of seasoned and assured professionals for this single, five-hour recording session. Those who have already enjoyed the 33 1/3 Analogue Productions reissue of Center Stage know why it is an exceptional-sounding audiophile record. Now, cut at 45 RPM, and with wider grooves, you'll hear sound that's upgraded from exceptional, to brilliant. There's more depth and space to the orchestra as a whole, as well as individual instruments. This disc sports more detail, more human presence, more of what we as audiophiles, listen for. Lowell Graham, a graduate of the University of Northern Colorado, was also the first to be awarded the Doctor of Musical Arts degree in orchestral conducting from the Catholic University of America. He has led orchestras and bands in performances throughout the world, and he's the current conductor and commander of the United States Air Force Tactical Air Command Band. Recorded with minimal miking (Sennheiser), directly to 2-track half-inch, 30 ips tape using arguably the finest 2-track analog recorder in the world — the Wilson Ultramaster — a highly-modified Studer tape deck with custom-designed electronics designed by John Curl. To accomplish this difficult, time pressure recording, the recording engineering skills of the renowned Bruce Leek were employed.
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Lynyrd Skynyrd – Pronounced Leh-nerd Skin-nerd
88,00 €
Includes 19% MwSt DEplus shippingAdditional costs (e.g. for customs or taxes) may occur when shipping to non-EU countries.Show item“It’s not the first time the ill-fated band’s astounding debut has been ‘audiophiled’ but this version is arguably the best. OK, for some of you, the two-LPs-at-45rpm shtick may seem overkill, especially applied to a hard rock release, but it does remind us that there may be more in the grooves than we think. If anything, it’s a physical manifestation of what drives us as audiophiles. Everything here is enhanced: detail, space, tonal balanc, the sense of mass, transient attack. Perhaps the biggest benefactor of the format is vocalist Ronnie Van Zant, who could purr or growl. Southern rock at its finest, this LP closed with the aching, majestic ‘Free Bird’ — here, it overwhelms, filling a side. Sublime.” — Sound Quality: 95% — Ken Kessler, Hi Fi News, June 2018 “The idea of two-disc, 45 RPM 180-gram audiophile LP reissues of Lynyrd Skynrd’s first and next-to-last studio albums, each selling for $55, may seem an odd mix of high-brow sound with low-brow music, but doubters should suspend judgment until they hear the results. … such classics as the riff-rockin’ ‘Gimme Three Steps,’ the power ballad ‘Simple Man,’ and the, um … immortal (or is that unmercifully deathless?) ‘Free Bird’ have a previously unheard clarity and depth. No longer do the guitars of Gary Rossington, Allen Collins, and Ed King all run together in a sonic wash. A new level of definition makes Ronnie Van Zant’s always surprisingly good vocals even more so. … As is usual with Analogue Productions reissues, the heavyweight packaging is lush — and the pressing quality, from AP sister company Quality Record Pressings, is excellent. Best of all, these editions are the final sonic words on these albums. … These albums have never sounded better, and it’s not much of a leap to say they never will.” — Performance = 4/5; Sonics 4/5 — Robert Baird, Stereophile, May 2017 What would American southern rock be without the scorching sounds of Lynyrd Skynyrd? Analogue Productions and Quality Record Pressings have already brought you exceptional reissues of Second Helping and Nuthin’ Fancy. Back to the well then, we go, for two more Skynyrd favorites — the epic Gimme Back My Bullets and the band’s bluesy, hard-rocking 1973 debut Pronounced Leh-nerd Skin-nerd. Remastered from the original analog tapes by Ryan Smith at Sterling Sound, our Analogue Productions reissue of Pronounced Leh-nerd Skin-nerd is the ultimate in luxurious reproduction and unbeatable sound. 180-gram plating and pressing by Quality Record Pressings, and a tip-on Stoughton Printing jacket round out the package. The undeniable youthful hunger of Pronounced Leh-nerd Skin-nerd pumps through the subtly witty songs, all strongly rooted in Southern heritage and working-class values. Independent of the most-requested tune in history, Pronounced Leh-nerd Skin-nerd bleeds red, white, and blue and encapsulates the wondrous dichotomies of Southern rock. Months before Lynyrd Skynyrd enjoyed the privilege of recording its debut, the band entered its seventh year of playing juke joints and assorted dives in a bootstraps effort to land a deal. During a residency at a hardscrabble Georgian club, the group’s rambunctious rock, swaggering attitude, blue-collar determination, and country-reared cadence caught the ear of producer/musician Al Kooper. The rest is history. Kooper inked the ensemble to his new imprint and hustled everyone into a Georgia studio for sessions that occurred March through April 1973. It’s at the Studio One space that Lynyrd Skynyrd flashed scampering tempos, cutting give-and-take riffs, loose barroom lines, and off-the-cuff vocalese that entirely separated its approach from that of the more jazz-styled affairs of the Allman Brothers Band. Confederate flags, empty whiskey bottles, cocked pistols, rotgut habits, scorned women, and prodigal drifters populate the songs, nearly all written from first-person perspectives that add to their genuineness. Prophetic touches – twinkling piano notes, soaring mellotrons, a one-off harmonica – provide ideal complements to the intertwined guitar melodies and singer Ronnie Van Zant’s comfortable gruffness and way of expressing local customs.
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Mighty Sam McClain – Give It Up To Love
88,00 €
Includes 19% MwSt DEplus shippingAdditional costs (e.g. for customs or taxes) may occur when shipping to non-EU countries.Show item“Give It Up to Love has been one of my all-time faves since its release in 1993. Producer Joe Harley correctly identified red-clay R&B vocalist Sam McClain as someone whose musical career was due for a new act. The album continues to be an audiophile go-to; this latest issue by Analogue Productions generously spaces out 11 tracks over two 45 RPM LPs. The sound was already standard-setting, whatever the format, thanks to engineer Michael C. Ross’s superb ‘get.’ I can pretty much tell within moments how my system is sounding by hearing a few beats of Mighty Sam’s vocals and listening to guitarist Kevin Barry sliding down over the frets at the top of ‘What You Want Me to Do.'” — Sasha Matson, for Stereophile — “Records To Die For” — February 2021.
“Give It Up To Love is the R&B comeback of the year.” — Rolling Stone
“Mighty Sam McClain’s Give It Up To Love is one of the great soul records.” — Stereophile
Mighty Sam is a rhythm and blues legend who shook up the blues world with this 1993 release. The great torch bearer of deep soul is caught in top form on this classic album. And now, this gatefold 2LP 45 RPM edition presented by Analogue Productions makes the album even greater!
The four sides of wider-spaced grooves make for reduced distortion and better high frequency reproduction. It’s a 180-gram masterpiece from our own Quality Record Pressings, our state-of-the-art LP pressing plant. And the gatefold jacket is hard-core, old-school style — thick cardboard, tip-on, with additional photos and liner notes inside. Sweet.
“McClain sings soul with incredible power — he knows when to pull the punches and when to cool it down. ‘Give It Up to Love,’ the title track, acknowledges his gospel roots; he performs it as a vocal prayer to God asking for wisdom, love, and strength. Bruce Katz’s contributions on B-3 Hammond organ expands McClain’s sound, particularly on the ‘Green Onions’-influenced ‘What You Want Me to Do.’ The sparsely effective arrangement on ‘Here I Go Falling in Love Again’ brings McClain up front as he cries of being a soul stripped to the bare bones. Kevin Barry’s funky bass blows while McClain declares himself as a child of God in ‘Child of the Mighty Mighty.'” — AllMusic
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Peter, Paul & Mary – Album 1700
88,00 €
Includes 19% MwSt DEplus shippingAdditional costs (e.g. for customs or taxes) may occur when shipping to non-EU countries.Show itemNow a 45 RPM 180-gram 2LP release! Wider grooves for better tracking, more detail, more breath and sparkle! Transport your ears completely back to the studio! This is a phenomenal reissue of a significant album for the famed folk rock trio. Album 1700, released in 1967, yielded the group's final hit single (and only No. 1), "Leaving on a Jet Plane." It also yielded graceful folk-rock trappings for their repertoire of originals and covers by, among others, Bob Dylan and Eric Anderson, writes David Wolf for Amazon.com. This is the deluxe Analogue Productions treatment. An expert remastering by Kevin Gray of Cohearent Audio. A 180-gram pressing with lacquer plating by Gary Salstrom at Quality Record Pressings. Expertly recreated jacket artwork. A masterpiece. -
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Multifunctional Sleeves (Pack of 25)
27,50 €
Includes 19% MwSt DEplus shippingAdditional costs (e.g. for customs or taxes) may occur when shipping to non-EU countries.Add to cartCrystal Clear CPP-25 Sleeves to a pack This design is meant to protect your tri-fold, quad-fold (or pages) album cover while still giving you easy access to the vinyl record. You use this product in combination with 2 x 4 mil dual pocket outer sleeves. You can also use this sleeve to join multiple sleeves together for gatefolds with pages or to use with a single dual pocket to make an end that is closed, when you don’t need a record holder, or to encapsulate a lyric sheet. Uses 1. to seal an album completely; 2. use with 1 x 4 mil dual pocket to make a gate-fold sleeve; 3. use with 2 x 4 mil dual pocket to make a tri-fold sleeve; 4. and many more ideas that people are using it for. The pocket has 2 x 1.25 inch sealable flap to give you a perfect archival seal. Our CPP sleeves have excellent properties including clear transparency, scratch resistance, heat resistance, and moisture-proof. CPP (cast polypropylene) film has a clear advantage over standard BOPP, polyethylene, Mylar or PVC sleeves. What are the advantages of cast polypropylene? CPP has higher tear and impact resistance, better cold-temperature performance and moisture transmission properties than standard sleeves. CPP won’t turn cloudy over the normal life of the product, unlike other films. CPP is very hard to crease unlike BOPP and has some stretch forgiveness. Cast film is usually used in applications that require superior optical properties such as gloss, transparency, surface smoothness, and good tear resistance. Are they a little pricey compared to other low-cost sleeves? Yes, but they are a true premium product to protect your expensive, irreplaceable record collection for years to come. No other product will give you this amazing clarity, Environmentally inert. 100% recyclable. Acid-free. Contains no PVC. Highly non-polar. Excellent optics. Highly reflective. Moderate WVTR (water vapor transmission rate) barrier against moisture and odours. High resistance to acids, alkaline, grease and oil. Exceptional resistance to corrosive chemicals. Exceptional toughness, wear and abrasion resistance. Natural living hinge properties, Fold won’t easily crack or crinkle. Passes the P. A. T. test for no photographic enclosure reactivity. Typically used for high-end photo albums, sports cards and DVDs. Measurements, approx. 320 mm x 320 mm, +/-2 mm tolerance Strong 1/16” seams. Made in Canada with Canadian-made film. Pure polypropylene resin, no recycle contents, no questionable offshore material. With this design, there are only 2 seams, 1 on each side. Available in 2 mil thickness. Please use inner sleeves.