Fritz Reiner – Richard Strauss: Also Sprach Zarathustra ( RCA Living Stereo 45 RPM Series) Analogue Productions 180 Gram 45RPM Double Vinyl LP
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Colossal Scale, Absolute Control — A Reference Recording Cut at 45RPM This legendary recording of Also Sprach Zarathustra pairs the commanding direction of Fritz Reiner with the sonic ambition of the RCA Living Stereo catalogue. Reissued by Analogue Productions as a 180g 45RPM double LP, it delivers breathtaking dynamics and orchestral scale. The 45RPM cut opens the soundstage dramatically, revealing depth, power and fine inner detail. Low frequencies extend with authority, while brass and strings retain clarity even at full force. A benchmark classical pressing for serious vinyl systems.
Fritz Reiner, Chicago Symphony Orchestra – Tchaikovsky: 1812 Overture- Analogue Productions (RCA Living Stereo) 45RPM 2 Disc 180g Vinyl LP
Original 1958 “Shaded Dog” stereo release. The legendary Reiner 1812 that was only available as a 1S pressing having been deleted soon after the Mercury 1812 featuring live cannon shots was released. The performance on this reissue is mind bending and features the incomparable Chicago Symphony Orchestra brass section.
George Benson – Breezin’ (Acoustic Sounds 40 Series) Analogue Productions 180 Gram 45RPM Vinyl LP
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Part of the Acoustic Sounds 40 Series Releasing 40 titles to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Acoustic Sounds! Mastered by Matthew Lutthans at The Mastering Lab from the original master tape 180-gram 45 RPM double LP pressed at Quality Record Pressings Housed in a Stoughton Printing tip-on gatefold jacket George Benson’s 1976 classic album Breezin’ redefined what jazz guitar could sound like. Effortless, melodic, and irresistibly smooth, Breezin’ became the soundtrack to an era and the album that launched Benson into crossover superstardom.
Gordon Lightfoot – Sundown (Acoustic Sounds 40 Series) Analogue Productions 180 Gram 45RPM Vinyl LP
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Part of the Acoustic Sounds 40 Series Releasing 40 titles to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Acoustic Sounds! Mastered by Matthew Lutthans at The Mastering Lab from the original master tape 180-gram 45 RPM double LP pressed at Quality Record Pressings Housed in a Stoughton Printing tip-on gatefold jacket When Sundown hit the airwaves in 1974, Gordon Lightfoot didn’t just top the charts — he captured a moment in time. With its mix of folk storytelling, country warmth, and pop polish, Sundown became one of the defining albums of the decade. The title track alone — haunting, hypnotic, and unforgettable — remains one of the greatest songs ever written about love and jealousy. But it’s the full album that keeps drawing listeners back: “High and Dry,” “Carefree Highway,” “Seven Island Suite” — each a masterclass in songwriting craft and emotional subtlety.
Gregg Allman – Midnight Rider / These Days – Analogue Productions 45 rpm Vinyl Single
Howard McGhee – Maggie’s Back In Town! – Contemporary Records (Acoustic Sounds Series) 180g Vinyl
Just in time for summer comes this reissue featuring the criminally unsung Howard McGhee, the dexterous bebop trumpeter who’s frequently compared to greats such as Dizzy Gillespie and Fats Navarro. Maggie’s Back in Town!! (Maggie was McGhee’s nickname), captures the musician’s triumphant return to music in 1961. AllMusicrates the album as, “McGhee’s finest recording of the period.” He overachieves in rhythmic fluidity, a through line that’s particularly potent in seemingly carefree songs such as “Sunset Eyes” and the title track.
This new edition, released as part of the Contemporary Records Acoustic Sounds Series, features (AAA) lacquers cut from the original master tapes by Bernie Grundman and is pressed on 180-gram vinyl at QRP, and presented in a Stoughton Printing tip-on jacket.
Humble Pie – Smokin’ – Analogue Productions 45pm 180g Vinyl LP
80-gram 45 RPM double LP! Turn up the heat with the iconic Smokin’ 1972 album by Humble Pie! Mastered by Kevin Gray from a 1/2” flat tape copy of the original master Pressed at Quality Record Pressings
Shortly before cutting the hard-rock classic Smokin’, Humble Pie played the biggest US gig of them all: Shea Stadium, opening for Grand Funk Railroad. It was a make-or-break moment for the U.K. band, and just as the set was heating up, it began to rain. Playing during a storm is a risky situation in the best of times, but in 1971 it meant taking your life in your hands. Frontman Steve Marriott took the mic and dramatically announced that the group didn’t care: “It’s comin’ down rain, and we don’t give a f***! We’re gonna rock your asses all night long!”
Illinois Jacquet – Swing’s The Thing (Mono Version) 180g 45rpm Verve Re-Issue Vinyl
Illinois Jacquet's 1956 album Swing's The Thing features Roy Eldridge, Jimmy Jones, Herb Ellis, Ray Brown and Jo Jones.
"...these are all truly classic Verve titles that you simply don't want to miss...most importantly, the sound of these reissues is nothing short of astounding. Particularly the early Billie and Ella mono records are incredible treasures of sonic beauty. I'd definitely ask Santa for the whole set, or, if you want to cherry pick, the most classic titles. Whatever you decide, you owe yourself at least a half dozen!" Winner of a 2012 Positive Feedback Online Writers' Choice Award - Danny Kaey, Positive Feedback Online, November/December 2011
Jascha Heifetz, Charles Munch, & Boston Symphony Orchestra – Beethoven: Violin Concerto (in D) – Analogue Productions (RCA Living Stereo) 45RPM 2 Disc 180g Vinyl LP
When Jascha Heifetz stepped into the studio with Charles Munch and the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the result was nothing less than legendary. Beethoven’s Violin Concerto, a work of noble lyricism and timeless beauty, found in Heifetz a soloist of supreme technical command and aristocratic poise. His playing radiates both precision and passion, every phrase polished to brilliance yet never losing its expressive depth.
Charles Munch, the great French maestro, was a natural partner-bringing clarity, warmth, and a rhythmic lift that perfectly complements Heifetz’s elegance. The Boston Symphony, in its Living Stereo prime, provides a luminous orchestral backdrop, captured with the spacious, natural sound that made RCA recordings of the era so prized.
Jethro Tull – Aqualung – Analogue Productions SACD
Analogue Productions presents another classic title on Hybrid Stereo SACD — Jethro Tull's multi-platinum-selling smash Aqualung. Originally released in March 1971, the album has sold in excess of 7 million copies worldwide, achieving Top Ten chart status in both the U.K. and U.S.. Aqualung's success signaled a turning point in the band's career, making Jethro Tull a major radio and touring act.
