, The Old Ideas vinyl sounds remarkably superior to the CD also included in the jacket. The Classic Series will once again feature all-analog 180g vinyl pressings in standard packaging that are mastered by Kevin . The conversion's resolution depends on the sample rate and bit depth. And, I still own the first LP my family ever owned - Neil Diamond's Moods from 1972, which my mom bought on impulse as we were returning home from school and she saw the album in a record store window. It's my opinion, it doesn't mean I m right. Yes I should have mentioned them as "musts to avoid." I was at a show in Scandinavia and someone was playing a Vinyl Lovers Rod Stewart LP. If need be I add a note to the review section underneath the release. They sound great. How many remastered versions of Dark Side of the Moon have there been thus far? While this should help improve your AK experience, there may be a slight interruption of service during the actual software transfer. Surely pulling random copies and checking for problems is something that should be done by the pressing plant in the production cycle? The terroir of wines in Ermitage and Hermitage Hermitage Hill is one of the few places in the world to benefit from the 4 geological eras that have taken place over time. It would be worth putting an area on Analog Planet devoted to this. Same with "together through life". If you have the box setthe LP's have the photos of the EMItape boxes. Yes, I assume they do, but judging by the low quality pressings that get to market I just don't think some labels care, or even realise just how bad their pressings are, as I said it's labels that really should be checking for themselves and rejecting poor pressings, getting things re-cut and even pulling entire runs if they aren't good enough, very few labels seem willing to do that and without mentioning any names I've talked to a few label people who really don't have a clue about quality or care. View 110 Hermitage Ave, Lafayette, LA 70503 property records for FREE including property ownership, deeds, mortgages, titles & sales history, current & historic tax assessments, legal, parcel & structure description, land use, zoning & more. The quality on these releases has been steadily improving over the last few years. The album, IMO, sounds incredible. If Mikey, with his connections, can't get this information, what hope is there for us? but when you put the record on - psshhhhpssshhhtt. The only way to teach these companies that won't clearly state the source of a recording is to not buy their records. We buy the hardware and software in the hope we're avoiding the digital nasties but it would appear there's much more to this than would appear. Back then I bought the MFSL Magical Mystery Tour, unfortunately. These were all sourced from Capitol submasters and not EMI originals. Subject: RE: Contact Inquiry From HDtracks. I have sent emails to Capital and 4 Men with Beards about the source of certain LPs and they never responded. The Doors, Box set from a few years ago, 192/24k digital. Then we figured it was a different take from the same session. When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, The same problem exists for audiophile CD reissues. For example, I have Juke Box Hits by Chuck Berry in WaxTime edition, and the same at Chess version 1984. That makes no sense though because some people are still interested in music from Aaliyah's catalog (which is available on an extremely limited basis right now.). We compared and the difference was so great, we at first thought the ZYX was a different arrangement and performance. Album title, 2. I suspect it was either a bad sounding tape supplied by Decca (though why?) What do you say to that? October 23, 2020. But it is so long that it has become difficult to mine for relevant information. Kevin Gray told me himself he cut them from the tapes, so yeah, believe whatever you want. How do I go about researching who is issuing what? The record company (Doxy) even put different custom labels for each side. But to much confusion and poor information about the source. A truly great article and responses. Then there are all those cheap Blue Note reissues. Not so much but I wouldn't blame Bell Sound. Look at the job Sony Legacy did with Bernard Purdie's Soul Drums. DOLCHESS 140g (pressed in the UK?) I haven't listened to it yet but this is a lesson learned. Transparency in what you buy in music is not good. University Records means records or record systems that Proposer (1) creates, (2) receives from or on behalf of University, or (3) has access, and which may contain confidential information (including credit card information, social security numbers, and private health information (PHI) subject to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 . Mark has experience in auditing, improving processes, and writing procedures for Quality, Environmental, and Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems, and is certied as a . 6000 Classical Records In Upstate New York Bookstore: Some For You? This is unfortunate because, as you note, LPs cut from hi-rez digital can sound fantastic. I also picked up the Fat Possum reissue of The Slider, even though my copy is still in good shape. Digital something, and not good. Again, this is 1960s jazz material that is in the public domain in the EU. Is Audio Intelligent's Enzymatic Stylus Cleaning Fluid Safe For Your Ortofon Bonded Stylus? but when I spend $25 or $50 on a 180 gram reissue, I want to know the source used and who did the cutting, plating and pressing. There are certain labels I urge you to avoid. I have a general idea of what people on here think of this site (see below), but maybe, just maybe, this is a way for all of us to be a part of the solution. How many generations down they were is open to debate but MMT was definitely 4th generation. If all the informationis not available, there is probably a reason. I think the guy "robert" is full of it, and doesn't know anything about this series. I was able to push it out of the two adjacent groves easily. I'm thinking of getting this LP, since it seems to be the only release of the original soundtrack for "Psycho" on vinyl (I compared it to the movie and it's definitely not a re-recording). "Sourced from" does not necessarily mean "cut from.". Hermitage. Are you changing your recommendations of the Fairport Convention reisuses on FMWB? If the analog master and mastering was used than is should be "AAA" and so on. great sounding 2015 Apr;26(2):245-51, ix. The purpose of the Recorder of Deeds is to ensure the accuracy of Hickory County property and land records and to preserve their continuity. They are: Serge Gainsbourg Are they worth buying? I know you want to maintain validation for your expenditure. My understanding is that when Simply Vinyl licensed titles from EMI, the label used analog sources from its vault but other label sources are a crap shoot and mostly sound mediocre. Sent: Mittwoch, 4. I've heard (more expensive) CD playback systems (as well as some five-figure LP systems) that are absolutely engaging, but since I don't collect CDs and I don't have three to five times the $2,000 I invested in my system to throw at one of those, I need to find some "fix" for my existing system. . Although none of that describes sound quality it's still a help on some level knowing what's what. It's a Universal remaster. Other times you get part of the story, the most important part of which is, was the original master tape the source of whatever was used to do the cuttingwhether a high resolution (96/24) digital file or a 1:1 analog copy of the master, which is what some labels have to use if the tape's owner refuses to let it out the tape vault door. The compression may be an aesthetic choice, or may be done so to accommodate use on portable devices. A couple of obviously legit reissues II recently bought are two outstanding Johnny Winter reissues, Second Winter and Johnny Winter And Live from Friday Music that are the best I have ever heard these recordings by a mile. There is amazing variation,the "Exile" reissue sounds like a shrill, lifeless compressed mess. LIke the original reissues of the Tom Waits Elektra albums Rhino issued that were stickered "cut from the original analog master tapes" when in fact, they'd been "cut" by Ron McMaster at Capitol from 96/24 files (per Tom's instructions) produced from the original master tapes. At least one track on it was on the ZYX reissue. Widespread adoption of electronic medical records (EMRs) in the United States is transforming the practice of medicine from a paper-based cottage industry into an integrated health care delivery system. No-one seems to know. I would not be against lightning. Another informative article by Mikey and terrific feedback from the many knowledgeable readers; most of whom, I imagine are far more knowledgeable than myself, which is why I am throwing my question out to the field. But that's another story. I can read it online! As Canadian primary health care (PHC) EMRs mature, there is increasing potential use of EMR data for performance measurement. Of course, you will need to already have a turntable and phono amp but, if you already have these items, the AU-D4 ADC is an ideal budget digitisation option. Subject: Contact Inquiry From HDtracks, Dear Administrator, I suspect Doxy is one of those labels that's sprung up in Europe to release music that's now in the public domain under EU law, which is pretty much anything pre 1961 or so, from what I understand. Sundazed always sounds good. ", Let the world know what you think about a record: Write a Review on Discogs! I bought 3 records, opened only 1 - Jacob Fischer Trio/My Romance. Pre-order limited edition new releases and exclusive record pressings. Sorry. I sometimes think these labels would do better getting a mint, native original LP, cleaning it, transferring it to 30 ips tape via a reference level set up and then cutting again. RHINO 180g Jazz - seems they pressed mainly ATLANTIC stuff. The past 10 years, as vinyl picked up popularity again, it seemed like an onslaught of companies offering "audiophile 180G" vinyl. Maybe the Hankersons (owners of Blackground) were out to make a quick buck? Perhaps they don't have the dynamic range of a re-mastered LP from a major label, but I find the sound quite enjoyable on my vintage system. To: contact@hdtracks.com I also really like the Japanese red mono vinyl, but mostly for the different mix. For example, CD-quality audio has a sample rate of 44.1kHz, meaning the sound is sampled 44,100 times per second, and 16 bits of data are recorded per sample. This is a really good article, and hopefully, along with consumer pressure, it will lead to greater transparency from reissue labels. The original UK presses walk the floor with them. Simply Vinyl refuses to identify sources. There has been a long history of decpetive marketing, as we are slowly finding out. If you spend $25-$50 on a reissue, all the info should be printed on the album jacket, or available in plain sight on the reissue companies, and dealers, websites, including source tape, mastering chain (absence of digital), mastering engineer (s), manufacturing plant. Great read Mikey, thanks! and what they know about the up coming reissue of Pink Moon. Is best ignored even though some titles were pretty good. I also doubt that they share them or even give them on loan to anyone. I played the box version of Sgt. If you're talking about the Rhino Electric Warrior, I don't know what it was cut or sourced from, but the record itself was noisy, and I was not impressed with the sound. Sure bet. Actual production runs may not be as consistent as test pressings. The Related rights in France are fixed at 50 years for a musical work, but if I understand correctly, for an American record, it is more complex, and generally longer. Rolling Stones - 70s and 80s; 48/24K; compressed. The EQ was "car stereo valley" all the way: boosted bass and treble, sucked out midrange. Wasn't terribly impressed with it, either. Sheltered from strong northerly winds, the south-facing slopes of the Hermitage hill benefit from ideal sunshine, which has a great influence on the quality of these wines. Magical Mystery Tour was the specific title I had in mind when I orignally posted this. It sounds nothing at all like an analog original. Not one single click or pop. We later went used record shopping in Athens and I found an original Pablo Sarah Vaughn for a few bucks in near mint condition. Leonard Cohens"10 new songs" also digital. Once MFSL was able to license the whole shabang for the box setthey were granted access to vault tapes from EMI England. Not uniformly bad but definately hit or miss, and for typical vinyl prices I can't afford to take chances on labels like these. That's their right of course, but I swear it's almost like a disease..okay, I'm probably ranting about this in the wrong place. So, please, any ideas would be much appreciated. Could be I get more Optimal product than any other but I have had a fair number of pressings with one off faults. Thanks. Same deal for Jazz Wax Records, too -- more public domain stuff that appears to be 'mastered' from CDs. Rolling Stones, get your ya yas out reissue box set; 96/24. Great track selection, pretty questionable sound from various sources. Recorded 2/65. There is no CD mastering of any Nick Drake material that comes close to the "Pink Moon" remaster. I'd take the DSD sourced vinyl over those any day as they are way closer to the masters (unboxed Decca UK pressings are a different matter, most of those sound great if you can find them in good condition). There are others too. The Hoffman/Gray re-issues from Analogue Productions and Music Matters are spectacular, and a benchmark for how an audiophile re-issue should be made and marketed. Thank you for your patience and understanding. has been recently discussed regarding "HD" downloads and of other digital files (and even including analog formats). I think it speaks for itself. Why the difference? "Old Ideas" soundsbetter. This work is written by US Government employees and is in the public domain in the US. https://www.discogs.com/Santana-Abraxas/release/16479144, I just read through this whole thread and found it very interesting. I remember purchasing some, and quickly learning my lesson. I also checked the fine print on the back cover and found "this compilation copyright 2008 Lilith Records" and "manufactured in EU under license from OOO 'Universal Music', Russia". I own a ton of Music On Vinyl records and I have always thought they sound great but i'm a vinyl noob and only have about $3000 worth of gear so maybe i'm not hearing what you hear. The Leonard Cohen live stuff recently released on vinyl is a 48/24k recording upsampled to 96/24k. I remember when MFSL reissued several John Lennon LP's about 10 years ago. And here's a reissue to steer WAY clear of WaxTime Lilith and others and the public domain, What about the Japan EMI DBLP Blue Note mono Reissue. A few months back I paid about $40 in Norway for the Friday Music's 2008 reissue of America's self-titled album. Concord Music Group's Original Jazz Classics. Wax Time is made in Spain, if I recall correctly. I have plenty of LPs from the 50s, 60s and 70s that were cut 100% analog every step of the way (obviously) and still sound horrible. So not really "original masters". BTW: the Mobile Fidelity MMT CASSETTE has side two in real stereo, like the German MMT LP! None of this is to excuse those reissue labels that have no interest in sound quality and simply cut LPs from commercially available CD sources. Also, I've come to the conclusion that so called "mastering" is simply a ploy to make the recording sound LOUDER. We're proud to present the Blue Note Classic Vinyl Reissue Series, a continuation of our acclaimed Blue Note 80 Vinyl Reissue Series which was launched in celebration of our 80th anniversary in 2019. (Swiss-Italian Radio Orch./ Scherchen. Perhaps one day the reissue and "HD" music businesses will reach a level of public conscieness that similar ad hoc (voluntary, yet accurate and agreed-upon) standard vocabulary --- and its uses --- will come about. The original was much better. The actually "lifted" the black and gold sticker Sundazed first created. As a newb vinyl listener (largely influenced my MF articles in Stereophile, thanks!) Taxonomic accuracy was generally high (Table 3). I mean, how difficult is it to just take the original master tape and play it and digitize it with no EQ and no compression? Total Time: 77'38') Price $ 3.99 Quantity - + Total $ 3.99 Add to cart BRO Code: 163765 Units: 1 Record Label: ERMITAGE It also is used to evaluate practitioner performance, to monitor resource use, and to determine . I completely agree with Mickey that it's dicey at best with remasters if the info is limited. We definitely need something like this we are getting ripped off left right and centre. Bought it anyway, and wasn't super happy.
, Geoff called it "rubbish" and demanded a take it off the turntable! It really stinks to drop $50 on a brand new copy of "The Wall" only to be inundated by staticky noise. Considering how full of errors Discogs already is and that there is no objective way of measuring pressing quality then it wouldn't be something that worked well, the best thing to do is learn which plants pressed most of your favourite records and those that pressed the ones with most problems, buy from the former and avoid the latter. the Amazon Associates Program via amazon.com. horrible." They also seem to be in the habit of clearly noting transfer sources, involved engineers, studios and plants, which is always commendable. And even if they did, as a new collector, is it trial and error or is there a comprehensive list out there of the good and not so good producers? I emailed Music on Vinyl and this is the response I got. See their past imports and exports, including shipments to Charlois Cooperage Usa in Cloverdale, California. That mastering stamp more often than not indicates a good sounding record. As you would expect, this doesnt come cheap and while there is no obligation to donate, we would greatly appreciate anything you might send to help to sales@audiokarma.org at PayPal.com. After this last purchase, and your article, this will be definetely one label that I shall be avoiding like the plague. Watch out when the Beatles, Stones and others get into the public domain here. Not a single one I've heard comes even close to the OG presses. I know the individual components are quality pieces because I never buy any hardware or software (the real subject of this article) that hasn't received some favourable reviews from credible sources, so I am sure it's that they are not complementing each other as a system. "Reissue Labels To Avoid and Some Best to Proceed With Caution". Born in the mid-eighties with the publication of some vinyl records by Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli, he later released CDs of the world's leading opera, symphonic and chamber artists. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned): Maintains working knowledge of Federal, State, and Local environmental laws regulations. Ermitage 66K views10 years ago Pierino e il lupo - Lucio Dalla Play all Fiaba con musica di Sergej Prokofiev (1891 - 1953) Lucio Dalla - regia e voce recitante Orchestra del Teatro Comunale di. Audiokarma is about to undergo a server change and upgrade. Most record labels don't seem keen on the idea of any kind of transparency. Are the HD Tracks files really Hi Rez? So your best bet for a good sounding reissue would be the record company that owns the recording. Analog Planet devoted to this edition, and does n't mean I m right articles in Stereophile, thanks ). 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