Blue Note Classic Vinyl Reissues

Absolutely essential. I have a European pressed '75 but this is noticably better. I wish I could see them before buying. I did get these two from Amazon, which I don't usually do, but they seem to be new and sealed.

 

I’ve got loads of them and they’ve been through rough patches before. I remember sending a few back around the time of Out To Lunch, always infill, which I really hate: don’t mind the odd crackle. They returned to form after that, hopefully they will again.

 

The only disappointing sounding copy I have now is Page One (when a return wouldn't have led to a replacement as they were selling out almost immediately.) I'll buy a recent copy to try.

 

Donald Byrd - Street Lady being released end of March by Music on Vinyl. Can't see that being up to Classic standard but stranger things have happened.

 

Slight aside. I'm missing a bunch of CBS Miles titles and the only affordable way to get them on vinyl seems to be the Music On Vinyl reissues from a while back. Anyone have an opinion on them?

 

I think a lot of MOV records are from digital. The couple I have sound decent but nothing to shout about.

I suspect you'd be better off buying the red/orange label CBS reissues from the late 70s and 80s. Can't imagine they are that expensive. Probably not that different price-wise from the MOVs.

 

Just got round to Bluesnik. An album I really like while recognising it ain’t breaking no new ground. Just a lovely swinging session. Vinyl is immaculate, and the Classic mastering is bang on I reckon.

 

Is that what you wanted Alfred?

 

The next two BN Classics are up as pre orders on Amazon and Juno records. At present both a bit over £26 on Amazon and £24.50 on Juno. 17th March release date.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BS1QM3WY/?tag=pinkfishmedia-21

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BS1R425W/?tag=pinkfishmedia-21

I have pre ordered the Herbie Hancock as I definitely need a better pressing of that. I am holding fire on the Sam Rivers at present as I have two other pressings of that. It is an essential (as are both)and I’m guessing the BN Classic will be better than the BN75 and the Heavenly Sweetness I have, but I am trying to cut back a bit on all these reissues because of expense and also lack of space.

 

Thanks. I have a bunch of the CBS titles on domestic and Japanese pressings but some of the early 70s electric stuff seems tricky to find in decent condition without paying through the nose.

 

Picking up the new Sam Rivers today. Looking forward to it, particularly for Tony Williams on drums.

 

I'm really enjoying it - that'll cheer you up

 

My copy of Empyrean Isles is arriving tomorrow. I’m still trying to decide if I need a better(?) copy of Fuchsia Swing song as I have a couple of fairly good pressings.

The next two BN Classics Johnny Cole’s ‘Little Johnny ‘C’ and Dizzy Reece ‘Star Bright’ are up for pre order on Amazon for £20.99. I have the Music Matters of ‘Little Johnny ‘C’, but have ordered ‘Star Bright’

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0BWK2NHB4/?tag=pinkfishmedia-21

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BWK1Z3PC/?tag=pinkfishmedia-21

 

Picked up Empyrean Isles today. Unfortunately it's a duff pressing - lots of clicks & pops on Oliloqui Valley. Hopefully the replacement will be better. Not a good day as my local store had also sold out of Sam Rivers

 

Mine's not duff but it's not the quietest of pressings either. Don't give up on the Sam Rivers will you

 

I've couple of minor clicks on side 2 for 15 or so seconds - most audible during the quiet section on The Egg. Not bad enough to return it but not quite up the the quality of previous classics which have been more or less faultless.

 

I’ll definitely get the Sam Rivers -hopefully it’ll still be in stock at Universal or it’ll be an online purchase.