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Mastered from the Original Master Tapes and Pressed at RTI for Supreme Sound 1/4" / 15 IPS analog mono master to DSD 256 to analog console to lathe Simultaneously elevated and bypassed by the artistically prolific year in which it was released, the Young Rascals' Groovin' remains high-water mark of a collective Rolling Stone... -
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Miles Davis' first album for Columbia, 'Round About Midnight, represents both the beginning of a three-plus-decade relationship with the famed label as well as the start of an extended collaboration with then-unknown saxophonist John Coltrane As one of the era's only complete start-to-finish full-length LPs, the 1957 set stands as...
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In many facets, Big Brother and the Holding Company's Cheap Thrills is the quintessential album to spring from the outcome of the Summer of Love Best known as Janis Joplin's major-label debut, the 1968 set arrived when the countercultural movement was in full swing and before co-optation, drugs, and violence signaled the fall of...
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"Why be predictable," Willie Nelson asked Columbia Records executive Nick Blackburn, after the latter resisted the Red Headed Stranger's decision to make an album of classic pop tunes Talk about outlaw country Cutting against the genre's traditions and Music Row conventions, Nelson's Stardust remains a genius-level creation as...
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From Elvis in Memphis retains the distinction of being the most cohesive, passionate, mature, and emotionally invested record Elvis Presley ever made Named one of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time by Rolling Stone, the white-soul landmark features backing by "The "Memphis Boys" and teems with rhythm-heavy country, gospel,...
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How does one properly introduce an epochal record Perhaps by unequivocally stating that it is the best-selling jazz album in history Or by affirming that, every year, it sells tens of thousands of copies more than five decades after its original release There's also the matter of its status as the most-referenced, and arguably,...
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Excitable Boy established Warren Zevon as rock's gonzo figurehead – or, as Jackson Browne aptly called him, "the first and foremost proponent of song noir" A supreme collision of over-caffeinated energy, acerbic wit, dark humor, irreverent reporting, bittersweet romance, swept-under-the-rug truth, and illicit desire sent up with...
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If a more significant, influential, and lasting result of a creative musical partnership exists than that of Miles Davis and Gil Evans' Porgy and Bess, society hasn't seen it It's impossible to overstate the importance of the pair's collaboration on the landmark 1959 update of George Gershwin's opera Transcending genre, time, and...
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The Sisters of Mercy emerged from a brief hiatus and lineup overhaul in spectacularly grand fashion on Floodland, an epic album that stands as the group's commercial breakthrough as well as one of the period's monumental productions Having witnessed his bandmates leave, singer Andrew Eldritch recruited bassist Patricia Morrison,...
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Any discussion about the finest psychedelic rock record ever recorded is incomplete if it doesn't grant consideration to Love's Forever Changes Ranked by Rolling Stone as the 40th greatest album ever made, and named by Mojo the second-greatest psychedelic set in history, the effort is an internationally recognized seminal work of...
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Boffo! Beehive hairdos, goofy sci-fi humor, lava-lamp kitsch, thrift-store fashions, party-starting tunes, unconventional perspectives, and the unique blending of the underground aesthetic with mainstream accessibility: The B-52's mix all this and more into a dizzying cocktail on their self-titled debut, which remains one of the...
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Nefertit will always be known as the final all-acoustic record made by Miles Davis' classic second quintet A thematic bookend to the preceding Sorcerer, the 1967 set shares much in common with its equally nuanced predecessor yet deviates by way of its focus on rhythm and exploratory soundscapes The low-key music blooms with...
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The ever-evasive Bob Dylan never explicitly stated exactly what represented the "another side" of himself referenced in the title to his second 1964 record Yet the whimsical moods, hallucinogenic prose, humorous angles, transparent mistakes, and noncommittal themes give a pretty clear idea at what the Bard hinted as he emerged...
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The final Santana album recorded with the leader's famed Woodstock lineup, one of the most capable and explosive bands ever assembled, Santana III (commonly referred to as The Third Album) is a beacon of Latin-tinged rock, melodic creativity, and cohesive interplay The record also marks the debut of young guitar virtuoso Neal...
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A landmark recording and masterful symphony of performance, composition, and execution, Miles Davis' ESP established the template jazz would follow for the following decade The 1965 record splits the gap between accessible hard-bop and the cutting-edge approach Davis increasingly pursued into the 1970s Adventurous, sophisticated,...
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"Listen to This" As the original working title for Bitches Brew, the instruction and invitation resonates to this day as the best way to approach a record that shattered conventions, altered music history, and, more than five decades after its original release, still sounds far ahead of its time The aural Mount Rushmore of jazz...
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1984 will always be remembered for the debut of the Macintosh computer, the Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, and the ascent of MTV as the most powerful cultural medium of the era The year is also recognized for the Cars' savvy contributions not only to the burgeoning music-video channel but to pop itself Released in March, the...
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Audiophile Reference Sonics: Lean, Stripped-Back, and Open Sound With Startling Immediacy and Realism 1/4" / 15 IPS analog master to DSD 64 to analog console to lathe Miles Davis' A Tribute to Jack Johnson is the best jazz-rock record ever made Equally inspired by the leader's desire to assemble the "greatest rock and roll...
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Smooth Soul Voice, Mellow Grooves, and Gospel Accents Inform Beloved Work Bill Withers created mellow, downhome-style soul for barely more than a decade before retreating from the industry to pursue craftsman interests Yet over the course of the handful of albums he made for Sussex and CBS, the Appalachian native struck lasting...
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Reissue Presents Oft-Overlooked Masterwork with Riveting Sound - in Mono 1/4" / 15 IPS analog mono master to DSD 64 to analog console to lathe Miles Davis created just one studio album with his original sextet He made every moment count Pairing with Cannonball Adderley, John Coltrane, Red Garland, Paul Chambers, and Philly Joe...
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Sourced from the Original Analog Master Tapes, Pressed on MoFi SuperVinyl, and Limited to 10,000 Numbered Copies 1/4" / 15 IPS / Dolby A analog master to DSD 256 to analog console to lathe Electric Light Orchestra leader Jeff Lynne did more than figuratively reach for the sky on Eldorado Daring to be bold, and creating...
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Mastered from the Original Analog Master Tapes for Superior Sound and Limited to 40,000 Numbered Copies Source: 1/2" / 30 IPS analog master to DSD 256 to analog console to lathe Putting into perspective the incalculable impact and pioneering significance of the best-selling album of all time – Michael Jackson's Thriller –...
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Must-Have Songs from Charles' Peak Era 1/4" / 15 IPS analog master direct to lathe The Genius Sings the Blues began as a simple compilation Comprised of a dozen songs Ray Charles made between 1952 and 1960, the collection was released in 1961 by Atlantic Records to counter the singer's migration to rival ABC Paramount What...
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The Most American Folk-Rock Ever Made: Indelible Harmonies, Spare Playing, and Gorgeous Textures 1/4" / 15 IPS analog master direct to lathe American Beauty is the most perfectly realized, superbly played, and openly natural folk-rock record ever released They don't make albums like this anymore, but thankfully, Mobile...
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Ultimate-Sounding Version of the Harmony-Rich Landmark: Deluxe Audiophile Pressing Limited and Numbered Copies 1/4" / 15 IPS analog master to DSD 256 to analog console to lathe The enduring charm, contemporary relevance, and harmonic convergence of Crosby, Stills & Nash's fabled self-titled debut owe not only to impeccably...
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Mastered on Mobile Fidelity's World-Renowned Mastering System: Meticulous Production, Harmonies, and Tones in Lifelike Clarity 1/4" / 15 IPS analog copy to DSD 256 to analog console to lathe The liner notes pioneering writer Ralph J Gleason penned for the back cover of Simon and Garfunkel's Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme ring...
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Mastered from the Original Analog Master Tapes, Pressed at RTI on MoFi SuperVinyl, and Limited to 10,000 Numbered Copies 1/4" / 15 IPS Dolby A analog master to DSD 256 to analog console to lathe With its name indicative of the music's boundary-testing diversity and Southwestern inspiration, On the Border finds the Eagles leaving...
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Sold More Than Nine Million Copies in US Alone, Ranked #351 on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time There are hit records And then there are blockbusters One of the world's best-selling records, a winner of two Grammy Awards, an era-defining reference statement, an MTV favorite, and a set that catapulted an...
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Mastered from the Original Master Tapes and Limited to 10,000 Numbered Copies Eric Clapton's Unplugged is far more than an album It remains a majestic picture of a moment in time; an unvarnished glimpse into the soul of one of music's most legendary artists; a visionary journey into the inspirations that helped shape Clapton's...
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1974 Prog-Rock Landmark Mastered from the Original Analog Master Tapes and Pressed on MoFi SuperVinyl Electric Light Orchestra leader Jeff Lynne did more than figuratively reach for the sky on Eldorado Daring to be bold, and creating imaginative worlds that invite the listener to escape the mundane, the visionary composer-musician...
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Muddy Waters' Folk Singer remains rightly revered as the greatest-sounding blues album ever released—and, to date, one of the only bonafide audiophile records in the genre Originally issued in 1964 by Chess Records, the all-acoustic work has made the rounds as a demonstration disc and benefitted from myriad reissues, all of...
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Janis Joplin wouldn't be denied on Pearl The powerhouse vocalist had kicked her addictions, teamed with a stupendous band, and partnered with a producer who knew how to best showcase her voice on record She came to the sessions with an armload of astonishing songs, and a burst of creative energy that mirrored her rejuvenated...
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Carole King's Tapestry is the rare record that plays in your head the moment its title, cover art, or songs are mentioned Ranked the 25th Greatest Album of All Time by Rolling Stone, it is the singer-songwriter LP you'd bring to the proverbial desert island if you were limited to one choice Renowned for its lifelike production,...
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Bill Evans catapulted to the top of the jazz world in June 1961 after reeling off three straight masterpiece sessions at New York's Village Vanguard with his trio Yet the emotional highs came to a screeching halt shortly thereafter when bassist Scott LaFaro died in a car accident Devastated, Evans refrained from playing for nearly...
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Blonde on Blonde: A double album that transcends time, defies space, suspends reality, and looks through the human soul and tells the listener characteristics about themselves they didn't know Professor Sean Wilentz, historian-in-residence for Bob Dylan's Web site, comes as close to summing up its brilliance in his superb Bob...
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Mastered from the original master tapes, pressed on premium vinyl at RTI, and housed in an old-school Stoughton gatefold jacket, Mobile Fidelity's numbered 180g 45RPM 2LP set of Son of Schmilsson presents the music with full-range dynamics and astute clarity Recording with producer Richard Perry and at London's Trident Studios for...
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Mastered from the Original Master Tapes, Limited to 2,500 Numbered Copies: SACD Presents Music with Unlimited Dynamics and Exceptional Clarity The core lineup – Jeff Beck, Rod Stewart, Mickey Waller, Ron Wood – responsible for the groundbreaking performances Truth alone qualifies as a watershed accomplishment That the 1968...
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Exorcising personal demons and reflecting on midlife circumstance, Paul Simon frames Still Crazy After All These Years as a post-divorce statement yet retains cutting humor and lighthearted cynicism that make every song universally appealing A succession of brooding vocals, jazz-laden arrangements, contagious hooks, and an...
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Santana's self-titled debut album announces the arrival of a new Guitar God Made during the legendary bandleader's most fruitful and creative period, the classic 1969 set functions as an accessible entry point into the tangy worlds of Latin music by way of an intoxicating blend of Afro-Cuban percussion, jazzy tempos, exotic leads,...
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Mastered from the Original Master Tapes and Limited to 3,000 Numbered Copies: 180g 45RPM 2LP Heightens Rick Rubin's Pioneering Production Run-DMC's Raising Hell remains the turning point at which hip-hop crashed through mainstream barriers and never left Anchored by the crossover smash "Walk This Way," the 1986 blockbuster still...
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Bob Dylan's Love and Theft is a visionary train ride through the vast American landscape and all its hills, valleys, mountains, river towns, and urban and rural settlements As they burrow into villages and barrel across trestle bridges, the 2001 record's songs introduce us to outlaws, outliers, gamblers, brawlers, tricksters,...
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"Better Git It in Your Soul" not only serves as the name of the inviting, holler-appointed opening track of Charles Mingus' Mingus Ah Um It epitomizes the spirit, urgency, freedom, and feel-it-in-your-bones passion of an album that – along with Miles Davis' Kind of Blue, Dave Brubeck's Time Out, and John Coltrane's Giant Steps...
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Mastered from the Original Master Tapes and Limited to 3,000 Numbered Copies: Presented in True-to-the-Original Mono Permission to get weird is granted with Vanilla Fudge Created during the peak of heightened chemical, musical, and social experimentation, the band's self-titled debut aims for sonic and mental expansion via...
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