Charles Mingus: Mingus Takes Manhattan – The Complete Birdland Dates: 1961 – 1962 4LP New Land Vinyl
Mingus Takes Manhattan collects together Charles Mingus’ run of dates at the world famous Birdland, New York from 1961-1962, released here officially for the first time ever in conjunction with the Mingus Estate.
The original reel-to-reel tapes used to record the radio broadcasts were tracked down, cleaned and remastered especially for this release. Previously only issued in bootleg form, the recordings enclosed feature Mingus in the midst of a highly creative spell.
Alternating between bass and piano during these sets features a rotating band of heavy hitters including Yusef Lateef, Roland Kirk, Jaki Byard, Booker Ervin, Pepper Adams as well as Mingus mainstays Charles McPherson, Dannie Richmond and others.
Charles Munch, Boston Symphony Orchestra – Ravel: Daphnis And Chloe ( RCA Living Stereo 45 RPM Series) Analogue Productions 180 Gram 45RPM Double Vinyl LP
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Colour, Scale, Atmosphere — Ravel’s Orchestral Masterpiece, Cut Wide at 45RPM This celebrated performance of Daphnis et Chloé features Charles Munch leading the Boston Symphony Orchestra at the height of their powers. Reissued as part of the RCA Living Stereo 45RPM Series by Analogue Productions, this 180g double LP delivers exceptional tonal colour and spatial realism. The 45RPM format unlocks wider dynamics and a vast, immersive soundstage. Orchestral textures bloom naturally, from shimmering strings to powerful brass and percussion. A reference-grade classical pressing for discerning vinyl systems.Charles Munch, Boston Symphony Orchestra – Saint-Saens: Symphony No. 3 – A Stereo Spectacular – Analogue Productions 45RPM, 2 Disc Vinyl Record
“So far, Analogue Productions’ series of outstanding reissues have avoided the missteps of the previous Classic Records issues, instead offering real improvements over the originals. … The latest release, of this title and the Offenbach Gaite Parisienne (LSC 1817), keeps a perfect track record of outstanding Living Stereo releases by Analogue Productions. Pristine surfaces and better-defined layers of sound along with much finer texture add up to a wonderful experience of the famous Organ Symphony. The original is almost coarse sounding compared to this reissue. While the Offenbach reissue does not eclipse the original in all areas, the original remains very expensive and the reissue is superb.” Recording = 10/10; Music = 10/10 – Dennis D. Davis, Hi-Fi +, Issue 119
“These are the best vinyl releases of RCA LPs I’ve yet heard.” — Jonathan Valin, executive editor, The Absolute Sound
Charlie Mingus – Oh Yeah – Analogue Productions (Atlantic 75 Series) 180g 45rpm 2 LP Vinyl
Analogue Productions (Atlantic 75 Series) Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of Atlantic Records! A powerful, passionate and expressive album! 180-gram 45 RPM double LP Mastered by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio from the original analog master tape Pressed at Quality Record Pressings Tip-on old style gatefold double pocket jacket by Stoughton Printing
After several sessions with Columbia and Candid, Charles Mingus briefly returned to Atlantic and cut the freewheeling Oh Yeah, which AllMusic says has to rank as the wildest of all his classic albums. Mingus displays all of his vigorous jazz feeling on this album; he plays no bass whatsoever, hiring Doug Watkins to fill in while he accompanies the group on piano and contributes bluesy vocals to several tracks (while shouting encouragement on nearly all of them).
Chasing The Dragon – Beethoven Symphony No9 – 200th Anniversary Live Recording
Double LP Box Set
200th Anniversary Live Recording
Half Speed Mastering
“… I’ve never ever heard it sound like this before, it’s utterly, utterly sublime… It’s the greatest 18 minutes of classical music ever committed to vinyl… I don’t know how the hell you have done it, but I think you might just have made the finest classical record in history! …” Jonathan Gorse – Reviewer
Chasing The Dragon – Beethoven Symphony No9 – 200th Anniversary Live Recording CD
200th Anniversary Live Recording
“… I’ve never ever heard it sound like this before, it’s utterly, utterly sublime… It’s the greatest 18 minutes of classical music ever committed to vinyl… I don’t know how the hell you have done it, but I think you might just have made the finest classical record in history! …” Jonathan Gorse – Reviewer
CHASING THE DRAGON II – Audiophile Recordings CD
Audiophile Demonstration & Test Disc! A treat to listen to, a great way to test and show off your system!
This audiophile demonstration album contains 17 tracks, including a microphone comparison, the giant organ at Temple Church, and a fantastic drum solo, which will test your loudspeakers to the limit!
A selection of tracks which should take you and your Hi-Fi system on an interesting journey.
This audiophile demonstration recording samples classical compositions by Vivaldi, J.S. Bach and Corelli, alongside a drum solo improvisation, a choir performance, microphone comparison of male voice recording, rehearsals, and more.
CHASING THE DRAGON III – Audiophile Recordings Vinyl LP
180 Gram Audiophile Demonstration & Test Disc! A treat to listen to, a great way to test and show off your system!
A selection of tracks which should take you and your Hi-Fi system on an interesting journey.
This audiophile demonstration recording samples classical compositions by Vivaldi, J.S. Bach and Quentin Collins, alongside a Binaural Baroque Concerto, a tribute to Ella Fitzgerald, Mendelssohn’s Octet, and more.
Chesky Hi-Fi Experience (MQA-CD) – Chesky Records – CD
Discover the next level of high-resolution audio with Chesky Hi-Fi Experience (MQA-CD), an expertly crafted compilation designed for audiophiles and hi-fi enthusiasts. Showcasing the superior recording techniques of Chesky Records, this MQA-CD delivers unparalleled sound clarity, dynamic range, and lifelike detail, making it the perfect reference disc for testing and enjoying high-end audio systems. With its meticulously selected tracks, this release offers an immersive listening experience that captures every nuance with breathtaking realism. Whether you’re a serious collector or looking to enhance your hi-fi setup, this MQA-CD is an essential addition to any audiophile music library.
Chesky The Ultimate Demonstration Disc – Chesky Records – CD
The Ultimate Demonstration Disc is designed to showcase the capabilities of high-end audio systems and help evaluate and configure your HiFi setup.
It features a carefully curated collection of meticulously recorded tracks across diverse genres (jazz, bossa nova, classical, and blues), selected to highlight and assess specific aspects of your system. A narration guide, voiced by John Henry, precedes each musical track, explaining key audiophile terms and what to listen for.
