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Iron Butterfly - In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida [Atlantic LP, late 70's GER] 24-bit/96kHz & CD-format

Posted By : aksman | Date : 31 Aug 2011 05:14:12 | Comments : 19

Iron Butterfly - In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida
Vinyl rip in 24-bit/19kHz (presented in 24/96 & 16/44.1) | FLAC | m3u, cue & Tech Log
Artwork | DR Analysis | 750 / 225 mb incl. recovery | FSonic, FF & HF | Rock | 1968
Atlantic LP (German repress from the late 70's) / Cat.#: ATL 40 022
Mastered @ Strawberry Mastering, London

“The entire record still stands as the group's definitive album, especially since this is the only place the full-length title track is available.
- Stephen Thomas Erlewine/AMG (4.5/5 Stars)
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Talking Heads - Fear of Music (1979) [Sire LP, German 1st pressing] 24-bit/96kHz & CD-format

Posted By : aksman | Date : 30 Aug 2011 05:29:46 | Comments : 16

Talking Heads - Fear of Music
Vinyl rip in 24-bit/192kHz (presented in 24/96 & 16/44.1) | FLAC | m3u, cue & Tech Log
Artwork | DR Analysis | 825 / 245 mb incl. recovery | FSonic, FF & WU | Rock | 1979
Sire LP (German 1st pressing) / Cat.#: SIR 56707
Mastered @ Strawberry Mastering, London

“I'm impressed with the gritty weirdness of the music.... - Robert Christgau (A-)”
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The Who - Quadrophenia (1973) [Classic Records 200g 2xLP-Set, Quiex SV-P] 24-bit/96kHz & CD-format

Posted By : aksman | Date : 29 Aug 2011 05:52:00 | Comments : 30

The Who - Quadrophenia
Vinyl rip in 24-bit/192kHz (presented in 24/96 & 16/44.1) | FLAC | m3u, cue & Tech Log
Artwork (by Doc Robert) | DR Analysis | 1.7 gb/560 mb incl. recovery | FSonic, FF & WU | Rock | 1973
Mastered from the the original analog master tapes by Chris Bellman @ Grundman Mastering, Hollwood
Classic Records 200g 2xLP-Set (Quiex SV-P) / Cat.#: Track/Classic Records 2657 013-200

“If anyone tells you this isn’t the best Quadrophenia ever, and tries to sell you some “hot stamper” bullshit, tell him to fuck-off! Long live rock!
- Michael Fremer/musicangle.com
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Groundhogs - Scratching the Surface (1968) [Sundazed 180g LP] 24-bit/96kHz & CD-format

Posted By : aksman | Date : 28 Aug 2011 16:52:55 | Comments : 14

Groundhogs - Scratching the Surface
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Artwork | DR Analysis | 865/260 mb incl. recovery | FSonic, FF & WU | Blues-Rock | 1968
Mastered by Bob Irwin from the original analog master tapes
Sundazed 180g LP / Cat.#: Sundazed LP 5270

“if you want to hear the blues sluicing straight out of the Southern England Delta, there are precious few better introductions.
- Dave Thompson/AMG
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Laurie Anderson - Mister Heartbreak (1984) [German LP, 1st pressing] 24-bit/96kHz & CD-format

Posted By : aksman | Date : 28 Aug 2011 16:23:28 | Comments : 10

Laurie Anderson - Mister Heartbreak
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Artwork | DR Analysis | 815 / 230 mb incl. recovery | FSonic, FF & WU | Avantgard | 1984
Mastered by Howie Weinberg & Bob Ludwig @ Masterdisk, NYC
Warner LP (Germany 1st pressing) / Cat.#: WB 925077

“This is a very satisfying listen and a great intro for those unfamiliar with Anderson's work.
- Mark W.B. Allender/AMG (4/5 Stars)
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Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble - Soul to Soul [Sundazed 180g LP] 24-bit/96kHz & CD-format

Posted By : aksman | Date : 26 Aug 2011 08:23:47 | Comments : 13

Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble - Soul to Soul
Vinyl rip in 24-bit/192kHz (presented in 24/96 & 16/44.1) | FLAC | m3u, cue & Tech Log
Artwork | DR Analysis | 840 / 255 mb incl. recovery | FSonic, FF & WU | Blues | 1985
Mastered from the original Epic Records analog masters by Bob Irwin
Sundazed 180g LP / Cat.#: Sundazed LP 5305

“Still, he has good taste in covers, his originals are sturdy, and there's not a bad performance here, so Soul to Soul winds up enjoyable in spite of its flaws, and it clearly points the way to his 1989 masterpiece, In Step.
- Stephen Thomas Erlewine/AMG
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The Allman Brothers Band - At Fillmore East [Classic Records 200g 2xLP-Set; Quiex SV-P] 24-bit/96kHz & CD-format

Posted By : aksman | Date : 25 Aug 2011 08:02:07 | Comments : 14

The Allman Brothers Band - At Fillmore East
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Artwork | DR Anylysis | 1.52 gb / 453 mb incl. recovery | Fsonic, FF & WU | Rock | 1971
Mastered from the original analog master tapes by Bernie Grundman @ Grundman Mastering
Classic Records 200g 2xLP-Set (Quiex SV-P) / Cat.#: SD 2-802-200g

“Even after the release of the unedited concerts, this original double album remains the pinnacle of the Allmans and Southern rock at its most elastic, bluesy, and jazzy.
- Stephen Thomas Erlewine/AMG (5/5 Stars)
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Nina Simone - Sings The Blues [Speakers Corner 180g LP] 24-bit/96kHz & CD-format; New Rip!

Posted By : aksman | Date : 24 Aug 2011 05:09:23 | Comments : 17

Nina Simone - Sings The Blues
Vinyl rip in 24-bit/192kHz (presented in 24/96 & 16/44.1) | FLAC | m3u, cue & Tech Log
Artwork | DR Analysis | 680 / 200 mb incl. recovery | FSonic, FF & WU | Blues, Jazz | 1967
Mastered by Willem Makkee @ EBS, Hannover, Germany
Speakers Corner 180g LP / Cat.#: RCA LSP-3789

“The set closes with the slow yet sassy "Blues for Mama," ending with the same sexy strut the album began with, giving it the feel of a Möbius strip. Nina Simone Sings the Blues is a hallmark recording that endures; it deserves to be called a classic.
- Thom Jurek/AMG (5/5 Stars)
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James Cotton - Take Me Back [Blind Pig Records 180g LP] 24-bit/96kHz & CD-format

Posted By : aksman | Date : 23 Aug 2011 11:53:32 | Comments : 7

James Cotton - Take Me Back
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Artwork | DR Analysis | 705 / 205 mb incl. recovery | FSonic, FF & WU | Blues | 1987
Mastered by Roger Seibel @ SAE Mastering, Phoenix, AZ
Blind Pig Records 180g LP / Cat.#: BPLP 2587

“That is the blues: eternal music about the human condition and overcoming that condition through song. It is a treat to have this album reissued on vinyl. It is as great today as it was the day these nine songs were cut.
- Tom Calahan/blurt-online
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John Coltrane - Coltrane's Sound [Rhino 180g LP; mastered by Bernie Grundman] 24-bit/96kHz & CD-format

Posted By : aksman | Date : 22 Aug 2011 18:31:16 | Comments : 16

John Coltrane - Coltrane's Sound
Vinyl rip in 24-bit/192kHz (presented in 24/96 & 16/44.1) | FLAC | m3u, cue & Tech Log
Artwork | DR Analysis | 745 / 215 mb incl. recovery | FSOnic, FF & WU | Jazz | 1964
Mastered by Bernie Grundman from the original analog Mastertapes
Rhino 180g LP / Cat.#: Atlantic SD-1419 (8122798050)

“Regardless of the format, these recordings remain among Trane's finest.
- Lindsay Planer/AMG (4/5 Stars)
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Yes - 90125 (1983) [Friday Music 180g LP] 24-bit/96kHz & CD-format

Posted By : aksman | Date : 22 Aug 2011 05:57:15 | Comments : 11

Yes - 90125
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Artwork | DR Analysis | 927 / 280 mb incl. recovery | FSonic, FF & WU | Rock | 1983
Mastered by Joe Ragoso & Ron McMaster @ Capitol Studios, Hollywood
Friday Music 180g LP / Cat.#: FRM 9012

“A stunning self-reinvention by a band that many had given up for dead, 90125 is the album that introduced a whole new generation of listeners to Yes.
- Paul Collins/AMG (4.5/5 Stars)
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Mayer Hawthorne & The County - Direct to Disc #1 [Stones Throw Records "Direct To Disc" DoLP] 24-bit/96kHz & CD-format

Posted By : aksman | Date : 21 Aug 2011 17:42:48 | Comments : 14

Mayer Hawthorne & The County - Direct to Disc #1
Vinyl rip in 24-bit/192kHz (presented in 24/96 & 16/44.1) | FLAC | m3u, cue & Tech Log
Artwork | DR Analysis | 731 / 215 mb incl. recovery | FSonic & FFactory | Soul, Funk | 2011
Stones Throw Records white label DoLP / "Direct To Disc" live recording (limited to 1000 copies)
Mastered & cutted by Gil Tamazyan @ Capsule Records, Los Angeles, CA

“Limited edition, double vinyl (three sides), hand stamped. This will not be released on CD or digital formats.”
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Billy Joel - 52nd Street [Impex Records 180g LP; mastered by Kevin Gray] 24-bit/96kHz & CD-format

Posted By : aksman | Date : 21 Aug 2011 08:26:32 | Comments : 6

Billy Joel - 52nd Street
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Artwork | DR Analysis | 849 / 231 mb incl. recovery | FSonic, FF & WU | Rock | 1978
Mastered by Kevin Gray @ CoHearent Audio, LA
Impex Records 180g LP / Cat.#: IMP6006

“It's remarkable to think that in a matter of three records, Joel had hit upon a workable, marketable formula -- one that not only made him one of the biggest-selling artists of his era, but one of the most enjoyable mainstream hitmakers. 52nd Street is a testament to that achievement.
- Stephen Thomas Erlewine/AMG (4/5 Stars)
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Stan Getz & Joào Gilberto - Getz/Gilberto [MFSL Anadisc 200g LP] 24-bit/96kHz & CD-format

Posted By : aksman | Date : 21 Aug 2011 08:01:07 | Comments : 19

Stan Getz & Joào Gilberto - Getz/Gilberto
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Artwork | DR Analysis | 695 /195 mb incl. recovery | FSonic, FF & WU | Jazz-Smaba | 1964
MFSL Anadisc 200g LP / Cat.#: MFSL 1-208
Half-speed mastered by Stan Ricker

“This music has nearly universal appeal; it's one of those rare jazz records about which the purist elite and the buying public are in total agreement. Beyond essential.
- Steve Huey/AMG (5/5 Stars)
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Little Feat - Dixie Chicken [Speakers Corner 180g LP] 24-bit/96kHz & CD-format; New Rip!!

Posted By : aksman | Date : 20 Aug 2011 09:37:16 | Comments : 11

Little Feat - Dixie Chicken
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Artwork | DR Analysis | 702/195 mb incl. recovery | FSonic, FF & WU | Rock | 1973
Speakers Corner 180g LP / Cat.#: Warner BS-2686
Mastered by Kevin Gray @ AcousTech, Camarillo
“It all adds up to a nearly irresistible record, filled with great songwriting, sultry grooves, and virtuosic performances that never are flashy.
- Stephen Thomas Erlewine(AMG (5/5 Stars)
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