Best recent AAA releases/reissues...

[lazylistener]

Does anyone know the WB cut of Joni Mitchell's Blue he is referencing here?

It's this one! Remastered and cut by Kevin Gray and Steve Hoffman.

Joni Mitchell – Blue (2007, 180g, Gatefold, Vinyl)

View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 2007 Vinyl release of "Blue" on Discogs.

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There's a new blue vinyl reissue using the same cut.

Joni Mitchell - Blue

View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 2019 Vinyl release of "Blue" on Discogs.

www.discogs.com

 

[dhodo]

Does anyone know the WB cut of Joni Mitchell's Blue he is referencing here?

I think it is just the Rhino, probably the 2007 that was cut by Kevin Gray and Steve Hoffman. However, there is apparently a 2019 version that is translucent blue and only has Kevin Gray's initials in the deadwax. Not sure what the story is with that one.

 

[dhodo]

It's this one! Remastered and cut by Kevin Gray and Steve Hoffman.

Joni Mitchell – Blue (2007, 180g, Gatefold, Vinyl)

View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 2007 Vinyl release of "Blue" on Discogs.

www.discogs.com

There's a new blue vinyl reissue using the same cut.

Joni Mitchell - Blue

View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 2019 Vinyl release of "Blue" on Discogs.

www.discogs.com

It doesn't appear to be the same cut unless the discogs is wrong. Edit: looks like it is cut at his new mastering lab which supposedly has upgraded componenets. KPG@CA instead of KPG&SH@ATM. Not sure as to the source though.

 

[lazylistener]

It doesn't appear to be the same cut unless the discogs is wrong. Edit: looks like it is cut at his new mastering lab which supposedly has upgraded componenets. KPG@CA instead of KPG&SH@ATM. Not sure as to the source though.

Ah shit, you're right! Seems like the 2007 pressing is the way to go but I also really want blue vinyl....

 

[dhodo]

Ah shit, you're right! Seems like the 2007 pressing is the way to go but I also really want blue vinyl....

I'd be surprised if the new one wasn't amazing.

 

[Joe Mac]

I'd be surprised if the new one wasn't amazing.

It’s sounds amazing and the translucent blue vinyl looks soooo good spinning...

 

[Btsvinylfarm]

I think it was mentioned early on in this thread, but the Analogue Productions 45rpm of Tea for the Tillerman is absolutely stunning.

It's borderline/competing for my best sounding album with my MoFi UDOS and Classic Record Clarity sets. It's gorgeous!

 

[teefer]

There hasn't been mention of the EMI100 reissue program from 1997 to celebrate EMI's 100 birthday. There was a mix of CD & LP, many of the vinyl reissues are considered to be the best versions and are mostly AAA:

EMI 100

Centenary label used on releases from 1997 by companies of EMI Group Plc. See EMI 100 (2) for Japanese releases.

www.discogs.com

Some highlights include Bowie's Hunky Dory which is superb and rated the best version by many collectors, this is reflected in the asking price these days:

David Bowie – Hunky Dory (1997, 180g, Vinyl)

View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 1997 Vinyl release of "Hunky Dory" on Discogs.

www.discogs.com

How about some Audiophile Iron Maiden!

Iron Maiden - The Number Of The Beast

View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 1997 Vinyl release of "The Number Of The Beast" on Discogs.

www.discogs.com

Iron Maiden - Iron Maiden

View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 1997 Vinyl release of "Iron Maiden" on Discogs.

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John Lennon:

John Lennon - Imagine

View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 1997 Vinyl release of "Imagine" on Discogs.

www.discogs.com

Crowded House

Crowded House - Woodface

View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 1997 Vinyl release of "Woodface" on Discogs.

www.discogs.com

Kate Bush

Kate Bush - The Kick Inside

View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 1997 Vinyl release of "The Kick Inside" on Discogs.

www.discogs.com

And Blondie

Blondie - Parallel Lines

View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 1997 Vinyl release of "Parallel Lines" on Discogs.

www.discogs.com

Thanks for recommending this series. I got Iggy's Lust For Life and Bowie's Ziggy... for cheap and they both sound great.
I'm also expecting Roxy Music's S/T.

 

[snatex]

https://blog.discogs.com/en/aaa-analog-mastering-process/

In this article, VMP says that all Classics from May on will be AAA but that many previous titles were also AAA. Has anyone obtained a list of those titles?

You can't go by "mastered from the Analog tapes" because often times they are mastering from analog into digital then cutting like on Big Bill Broonzy. See below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMQM53gfl28

 

[mcherry]

https://blog.discogs.com/en/aaa-analog-mastering-process/

In this article, VMP says that all Classics from May on will be AAA but that many previous titles were also AAA. Has anyone obtained a list of those titles?

You can't go by "mastered from the Analog tapes" because often times they are mastering from analog into digital then cutting like on Big Bill Broonzy. See below:

Hi, we are currently trying to limit the number of VMP related threads in the clubs forum to 5 thanks to a poll we had a while back. Do you mind if I merge this into one of the other VMP threads? I think the more general vmp exclusives, store, misc would be best considering your question but Essentials might work too. Edit: looks like I should have said Classics.

 

[Barry Lird]

@mcherry it looks like it pertains to Classics specifically. May be a better thread for it.

 

[snatex]

There are some Essentials that are AAA too. Can you put in both?

 

[Kris]

There are some Essentials that are AAA too. Can you put in both?

There is an AAA thread too. That might be a good place for it.

 

[TrainFan73]

But what about the 4A releases.

It’s okay, I’ll show myself the door.

 

[Twentytwo]

But what about the 4A releases.

It’s okay, I’ll show myself the door.

@Lee Newman Your response reminded me of this.

 

[TrainFan73]

@Lee Newman Your response reminded me of this.

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I’m okay with that.

 

[mcherry]

There is an AAA thread too. That might be a good place for it.

Which one?

 

[High Rant District]

An AAA thread would be interesting and a good landing spot for this conversation, IMO. Ideally it would have a clear title like 'The AAA Thread'.

Michael Fremer put out a list of '100 Recommended All-Analog LP Reissues Worth Owning' a few months ago.

 

[Kris]

Which one?

We could make the name a bit different. VMP releases would also be recent.

Best recent AAA releases/reissues...

A thread for those who like their records to be 100% analog. Let's avoid a discussion about analog vs. digital, and instead list our fave AAA releases from recent years as well as update this thread with new all-analog releases. Bonus points if you avoid the obvious MFSL and Analogue Production...

www.needlesandgrooves.com

 

[mcherry]

We could make the name a bit different. VMP releases would also be recent.

Best recent AAA releases/reissues...

A thread for those who like their records to be 100% analog. Let's avoid a discussion about analog vs. digital, and instead list our fave AAA releases from recent years as well as update this thread with new all-analog releases. Bonus points if you avoid the obvious MFSL and Analogue Production...

www.needlesandgrooves.com

I like it. Can you do the merge? Busy getting dinner on the table. Later I can use the copy tool and put a copy of the first post in the Classics thread.