Mel Torme – Torme – (Verve Records – Acoustic Sounds Series ) 180g Gram Vinyl Record
Tormé is an uptempo gem that Mel Torme swings to perfection. Nicknamed “The Velvet Fog,” Torme was a noted singer, composer, arranger, drummer and actor. This self-titled 1958 studio album was his first record for Verve.
Seeking to offer definitive audiophile grade versions of some of the most historic and best jazz records ever recorded, Verve’s Acoustic Sounds vinyl reissue series utilizes the skills of top mastering engineers and the unsurpassed production craft of Quality Record Pressings. All titles are mastered from the original analog tapes, pressed on 180-gram vinyl and packaged by Stoughton Printing Co. in high-quality gatefold sleeves with tip-on jackets. The releases are supervised by Chad Kassem, CEO of Acoustic Sounds, the world’s largest source for audiophile recordings.
Ben Webster – At the Renaissance – Concord Records 180g Vinyl
Sonny Rollins – East Broadway Run Down – Impulse (Acoustic Sounds Series) 180g Vinyl
Seeking to offer definitive audiophile grade versions of some of the most historic and best jazz records ever recorded, Verve’s Acoustic Sounds vinyl reissue series utilizes the skills of top mastering engineers and the unsurpassed production craft of Quality Record Pressings. All titles are mastered from the original analog tapes, pressed on 180-gram vinyl and packaged by Stoughton Printing Co. in high-quality gatefold sleeves with tip-on jackets.
The releases are supervised by Chad Kassem, CEO of Acoustic Sounds, the world’s largest source for audiophile recordings.
Sarah Vaughan – Sassy (Mono) – EmArcy (Acoustic Sounds Series) 180g Vinyl LP
New for 2024! Sarah Vaughan Sassy (Mono) Acoustic Sounds Series reissues from Verve/Universal Music Enterprises! Monthly releases highlighting the world’s most historic and best jazz records! Mastered by Ryan K. Smith at Sterling Sound from the original analog tapes 180-gram LPs pressed at Quality Record Pressings! Stoughton Printing gatefold old-style tip-on jackets Series supervised by Chad Kassem CEO of Acoustic Sounds
The power, range, and flexibility of her voice made Sarah Vaughan, known as “Sassy” or “The Divine One,” one of the great singers in jazz. With her rich, controlled tone and vibrato, she could create astounding performances on jazz standards, often adding bop-oriented phrasing.
Stan Getz – Sweet Rain – (Verve Records – Acoustic Sounds Series ) 180g 1LP Gatefold Sleeve
Verve’s Acoustic Sounds Series features transfers from analog tapes and remastered 180-gram vinyl in deluxe gatefold packaging.
Rediscover the smooth, lyrical sound of Stan Getz with Sweet Rain, beautifully remastered on this Acoustic Sounds Vinyl LP.
Originally released in 1967, this iconic album showcases Getz at his finest, delivering soulful, expressive performances alongside a stellar lineup including Chick Corea on piano, Ron Carter on bass, and Grady Tate on drums.
The Acoustic Sounds edition brings out every subtle nuance of the recording, offering a rich, warm sound that truly captures the essence of Getz’s tenor saxophone.
From the swinging rhythms of “Litha” to the hauntingly beautiful title track, Sweet Rain is a must-have for jazz lovers and vinyl enthusiasts alike. This high-quality pressing ensures an immersive listening experience, bringing the magic of Getz’s timeless music to your turntable.
Gerry Mulligan – Gerry Mulligan Meets Ben Webster (Acoustic Sounds) 180g 1LP Gatefold Sleeve
This classic 1960 album by Mulligan, the Cool Jazz innovator, and Webster, the legendary Ellingtonian, is one for the ages. The tunes they recorded, from “Chelsea Bridge” to “Go Home”, are smooth, lush and emotional, driven along by a rhythm section of Jimmy Rowles, Leroy Vinnegar and Mel Lewis that swings with just the right amount of bop.
Verve’s Acoustic Sounds Series features transfers from analog tapes and remastered 180-gram vinyl in deluxe gatefold packaging.
Thelonious Monk – It’s Monk Time – Speakers Corner 180g Vinyl
The Beach Boys – Surfin’ Safari (Mono) – Analogue Productions Hybrid SACD
The ultimate pressings of the Beach Boys discography from Analogue Productions! Original mono mix created in 1962 under Brian Wilson's supervision Audio production — Mark Linett For Brother Records — Elliott Lott Mastered by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio, most from the original master tapes or best sources available Hybrid Mono SACD (Note: Surfin' Safari is HYBRID MONO ONLY) plays in both CD and SACD players, as well as all SACD-compatible DVD players
"These are the best sounding and best-looking versions of the Beach Boys records that have ever been produced. We want everything about these to be better than the original." — Chad Kassem, owner and CEO, Acoustic Sounds
Elvis Costello & Burt Bacharach – The Songs of Bacharach & Costello – UMR 2LP Vinyl
The Songs of Bacharach & Costello, compiled by Elvis Costello, brings together all of the published songs that Costello has written with Burt Bacharach and celebrates the three decade songwriting partnership between them. This vinyl 2LP version includes the newly remastered album, Painted From Memory and six songs from Taken From Life, of which three are newly recorded compositions. The audio was remastered by Bob Ludwig from the original tapes.
