Guest soundandpictures Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 most canadians are better than the equivalent aussie but not as good as uk or good us. shocking the number of early digitals on here that people think sound good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevoz Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 most canadians are better than the equivalent aussie but not as good as uk or good us. shocking the number of early digitals on here that people think sound good Thanks soundandpictures. Also, to avoid this thread being derailed by myself , I've started a thread on the subject of 'country of origin' pressings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YCC Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Here's a steal that sounds mighty good if you like smooth jazz, "Winelight" by Grover Washington, Jr. (Elektra 6E-305).These can be found in secondhand shops for a few bucks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeromelang Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 (edited) Today I dusted off my 2 Van Morrison LP's, "Moondance" and "Band & Choir" and gave them a spin. To my thrill, they both sounded incredibly "alive" as only good records can. On closer inspection the second LP was mastered by none other than Rob Ludwig at Sterling. Aaahhh, the boys of collecting records.Did bob ever worked the lathe at sterling?[edit] I guess he did after all.... [edit] Edited February 27, 2016 by jeromelang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YCC Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Must have, LP says "STERLING" "RL" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caminperth Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 (edited) Albums that seem to be well recorded a possibly repeats of some previous posts: Caribou - Swim & Our Love Nina Nastasia - Outlaster and Run to Ruin Junip - Fields double LP James Blake - Overgrown double LP Gorillaz - Gorillaz Chet Faker - Built on Glass double LP Black Keys - Brothers and El Camino Alabama Shakes - Sound & Color Lana Del Ray - all 3 albums Lykke Li - Youth Novels double LP Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds - Push the Sky Away Albums that aren't (& I wish they were): James Vincent McMorrow - both albums (flat) Radiohead - In Rainbows (flat) Adel - 25 (voice sounds distorted) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edited February 27, 2016 by caminperth 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPM Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Here's a steal that sounds mighty good if you like smooth jazz, "Winelight" by Grover Washington, Jr. (Elektra 6E-305).These can be found in secondhand shops for a few bucks. Seconded! Performers like Grover, Bob James, Dave Grusin etc from that Smooth Jazz era all seem to have taken a lot of care with their recording production or simply used great studios as all the records I have from such artists are very well produced. Some of them were early adopters of the latest technology of the time such as DMM and Direct to Disc recordings. As well, Al DiMeola recordings are universally well done IMO. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NordicNorm Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 (edited) Picked up Harry Belafonte At Carnegie Hall last night at the Seniors Center jumble sale for $1. 2 LPs Recorded in 1959. Exceptional sonics. Edited February 27, 2016 by NordicNorm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NordicNorm Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 (edited) most canadians are better than the equivalent aussie but not as good as uk or good us. The quality of Canadian pressings varies just like in other countries. One of the peculiarities of Canadian pressings is that they all seem to have more pronounced bass as a general rule. Two examples of Canadian pressings that are exceptional are the Rolling Stones - Sticky Fingers and Pink Floyd - The Wall. Both of these sound much better than the US pressings and are the equal of the UK pressings. One theory why Canadian pressings generally sounded so good was that the market was 1/10th of the US, therefore their stampers saw a lot less usage. Here's a guide to Canadian LPs: http://www.jerryosborne.com/canada.pdf. While not exhaustive, it does contain a lot of information. Edited February 27, 2016 by NordicNorm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad67 Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Jean Michel Jarre: Oxygene The Aust Polydor version sounds outstanding. Tom Waits: Blue Valentine Rolling Stones: Tattoo You Every Dirty Three album I have heard on the Touch & Go label, with Horse Stories being a stand out. Mavis Staples: One True Vine Van Morrison: Into The Music Just a few of so many great sounding non Audiophile labelled records that spring to mind. And I agree with @@audiofeline. The standard Famous Blue Raincoat was out long before any Audiophile pressing was issued, and it does sound excellent, and by my understanding of the thread, qualifies. Stumbled across said "Famous Blue Raincoat" at my local Vinnie's this morning. $2 and in surprisingly excellent condition. Gets my vote having not heard it before [emoji12] Sent from my HTC_0P6B using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman Posted March 7, 2016 Author Share Posted March 7, 2016 G'day all, one from the Classical Music world! I've been playing this Deutsche Grammophon album from 1975 that is not only a superb musical performance but also superbly recorded including impressively wide dynamic range. A really good sounding record! Regards, Felix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevoz Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 (edited) Ah, 'Deutsche Grammophon', there's a memory, my father used to rave about them and play them. Truly great productions, just a pity they never got into rock!! Edited March 7, 2016 by stevoz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOPSHELF Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Not all of the DM recordings have great sq. All are listenable but only a few i have sound amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betocool Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 This one sounds particularly good. I acquired it recently and it blew me away SQ wise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weedgie Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 I tend to find a lot of 12" singles sound really good. I found Honey thief remix by Glasgow band Hipsway in a second hand shop for a couple of bucks. Amazing sound quality. Frankie goes to Hollywood , The Orb, Grace Jones and many others produced singles with excellent quality. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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diesel459 Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 If you can get a hold of the original U.S pressing it is well worth it. The dynamics are amazing, bass superb and pressed at Sheffield Labs. you can pick this up for $20.00. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Y B Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Sinead O'Connor's cover of Sacrifice is brilliant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzr Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Great album with a great story in the notes on how it came about too. This album surprised me at the quality of the recording from an op shop. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Y B Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 (edited) Wilco - Summerteeth/Yankee Hotel Foxtrot/A Ghost Is Born/Sky Blue Sky Wilco reissues on Nonesuch - I wish all new pop/rock/indie vinyl new releases/reissues has SQ and mastering as marvel as these! Also sounding great releases from: Nonsuch The Black Keys - Brother/El Camino/Turn Blue Punch Brothers - The Phosphorescent Blues Bella Union Beach House - Teen Dream/Depression Cherry Father John Misty - I Love You, Honeybear Fleet Foxes - Fleet Foxes/Helplessness BluesLaura Veirs - Warp & Weft The Walkmen - Heaven Zun Zun Egui - Shackles Gift CitySlang Calexico - Feast Of Wire Broken Social Scene - Forgiveness Rock Record Caribou - Swim/Our Love KORT - Invariable Heartache The Notwist - Neon Golden/Close To The Glass 4ADBeirut - Gulag Orkestar/The Flying Club Cup/No No No El Vy - Return To The Moon Gus Gus - Polydistortion Mark Lanegan Band - Blues Funeral Sohn - Tremors TV On The Radio - Desperate Youth, Bloodthirsty Babes/Dear Science Mute UK Depeche Mode Grinderman Kraftwerk Liars New Order - Music Complete Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds Martin Gore - MG Plastikman - EX/EX Remixes Edited March 15, 2016 by Y B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevoz Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Steve Morse Band-- "The Introduction".....I have the German pressing (excellent) and it is an outstanding recording . Add to that Steve Morse's sublime picking/slashing/brilliance! Awesome stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinilink Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Andreas Vollenweider 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gantryman Posted April 10, 2016 Share Posted April 10, 2016 The quality of Canadian pressings varies just like in other countries. One of the peculiarities of Canadian pressings is that they all seem to have more pronounced bass as a general rule. Two examples of Canadian pressings that are exceptional are the Rolling Stones - Sticky Fingers and Pink Floyd - The Wall. Both of these sound much better than the US pressings and are the equal of the UK pressings. One theory why Canadian pressings generally sounded so good was that the market was 1/10th of the US, therefore their stampers saw a lot less usage. Here's a guide to Canadian LPs: http://www.jerryosborne.com/canada.pdf. While not exhaustive, it does contain a lot of information. I mentioned it in another thread last year, but my original 1972 Canadian Dynaflex pressing of Lou Reed's 'Transformer' is absolutely stunning. The bass power and dynamic range are a quantum above any other version I have ever heard. I'm talking a night and day difference - your gob will be well and truly smacked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Leece Posted April 10, 2016 Share Posted April 10, 2016 As it 'appens, I was digitising / listening to a couple last night. Both by Lee Morgan, one "Tomcat" and the other "Taru". Both are really good recordings, putting each instrument in place on the sound stage. The recordings are four years apart ('64 and '68) but both sound superb. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myskylab Posted April 10, 2016 Share Posted April 10, 2016 Falling Joys- Wish List 1990 excellent quality 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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