Heart – Dreamboat Annie – Mofi Hybrid SACD
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Breakthrough Debut Launched Heart’s Hall of Fame Career: Dreamboat Annie Blends Electric and Acoustic Elements, Includes the Classics “Magic Man” and “Crazy on You”
50th Anniversary Edition of 1975 Album Features Audiophile Sound: Mobile Fidelity’s Numbered-Edition Hybrid SACD Plays with Revealing Clarity and Rich Details
Heart’s breakthrough debut, Dreamboat Annie, has often been framed in the context of a female-led band successfully matching the moves of its male counterparts during an era when women weren’t associated with rocking out — particularly on a mainstream level. While that take is true — Ann and Nancy Wilson practically stood alone amid a commercial age dominated by testosterone — it undersells the appeal, scope, and craftsmanship of an album that deserves to be revered strictly because of its merit, not because of the gender of the group’s principal members.
Helen Humes – Songs I Like To Sing! – Contemporary Records (Acoustic Sounds Series) 180g Vinyl
Helen Humes – Songs I Like To Sing! – Contemporary Records (Acoustic Sounds Series) 180g Vinyl LP is a captivating record that showcases the timeless charm and soulful vocals of Helen Humes. This 180g vinyl edition, part of the Acoustic Sounds Series on Contemporary Records, delivers pristine sound quality and an authentic vintage listening experience. With its rich, warm tones and impeccable pressing, this LP is a must-have for jazz and blues aficionados. Add this classic release to your vinyl collection and enjoy the enduring musical legacy of Helen Humes.
Herbie Hancock – Empyrean Isles: Blue Note Classic 180g Vinyl
Blue Note Classic Vinyl Reissue Series All-Analog 180g Vinyl LP Mastered by Kevin Gray Directly from the Original Master Tapes and Manufactured at Optimal in Germany
The Classic Vinyl Reissue Series is the continuation of Blue Note’s acclaimed Blue Note 80 Vinyl Reissue Series, which was created in celebration of the 80th anniversary of Blue Note Records in 2019. The series presents affordable, high-quality reissues in standard packaging that are mastered by Kevin Gray of Cohearent Audio and manufactured on 180g vinyl at Optimal Media in Germany. The pressings are all-analog whenever an analog source is available, with Gray mastering directly from the original master tapes.
Horace Silver – Silver’s Serenade Blue Note Tone Poet Series 180g Vinyl LP
The program on Silver’s Serenade consists of five Silver tunes that epitomize his exceptional compositional style: captivating melodies, sophisticated harmonies, and intricate rhythmic inventions with a soulful and unerring sense of swing at the core. From the relaxed groove of the opening title track to the hard-charging finale “Nineteen Bars” the Quintet delivers their swan song with style.
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.
Jaco Pastorius – Truth, Liberty & Soul 2xHD 200g 45 RPM 3LP Audiophile Vinyl
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There have been many guitar gods, but there's never been an electric bassist as deified as Jaco Pastorius. – Michael J. Agovino
This live album by Jaco Pastorius and the Word-of-Mouth Big Band, featuring harmonica virtuoso Toots Thielemans as special guest, was recorded in analog 24 tracks by the Record Plant mobile truck at Avery Fisher Hall in NYC on June 27, 1982, as part of George Wein's Kool Jazz Festival. This Deluxe 45rpm 200g edition is the first one to be mastered from the original 2 track master tapes that were found some 30 years later (the previous digital download versions were released from a digital remix of the 24 tracks). What we have here is the direct copy of the original pure analogue 2 track mix
Jazz at the Pawnshop: Late Night – 2xHD (200g 2LP 45rpm)
Jazz at the Pawnshop is a multi-session recording made by Swedish sound engineer Gert Palmcrantz on December 6-7, 1976, at Jazzpuben Stampen (Pawnshop) in Stockholm, Sweden. A pawnshop had operated on the site prior to the jazz club. Proprius Records founder Jacob Boethius produced the album, and it has been issued several times under multiple labels and formats. The album is regarded by many audiophiles as one of the best jazz recordings of the 20th Century.
Jazz Side Of The Moon – The Music of Pink Floyd – Chesky Records – 180G Vinyl LP
A homage to Pink Floyd’s Dark Side Of The Moon, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2023, Jazz Side Of The Moon is one of the brightest jewels in the catalog of noted audiophile label Chesky Records. It was recorded in 2007 in St. Peter’s Church, New York, by a jazz supergroup consisting of organist Sam Yahel, drummer Ari Hoenig, guitarist Mike Moreno, and tenor saxophonist Seamus Blake.
Jazz Side Of The Moon – The Music of Pink Floyd – Chesky Records – SACD
A homage to Pink Floyd’s Dark Side Of The Moon, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2023, Jazz Side Of The Moon is one of the brightest jewels in the catalog of noted audiophile label Chesky Records. It was recorded in 2007 in St. Peter’s Church, New York, by a jazz supergroup consisting of organist Sam Yahel, drummer Ari Hoenig, guitarist Mike Moreno, and tenor saxophonist Seamus Blake.
Jennifer Warnes – The Well – Impex 24 Kt Gold CD
Experience audiophile-quality sound with Jennifer Warnes – The Well, a 24 Kt Gold CD release from Impex Records. Featuring Warnes’ unmistakable voice and heartfelt storytelling, this album delivers a deeply emotional and immersive listening experience with exceptional clarity and warmth. The 24 Kt Gold CD mastering process enhances sound fidelity, reducing distortion and preserving every vocal nuance and instrumental detail. A must-have for audiophiles and collectors, The Well is a stunning showcase of Jennifer Warnes’ artistry, offering unparalleled depth, richness, and purity in sound reproduction.
Jimmy Smith – Root Down (Verve Acoustic Sounds) 180g Vinyl LP
Root Down was Hammond B-3 jazz legend Jimmy Smith’s 1972 live jazz album for Verve. Recorded in Los Angeles on February 8, 1972, it includes the title track, which was sampled by the Beastie Boys for their song “Root Down.” The song peaked at No. 24 on the Billboard Top Jazz Album charts.
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.
Jimmy Smith – The Cat (Verve Acoustic Sounds) 180g Vinyl Record
The Cat is jazz organist Jimmy Smith’s 1964 album, a notable chart-marking release that reached No. 12 on the Billboard 200. Featuring Smith on the Hammond B-3, this set has some tasteful arrangements for the big band by Lalo Schifrin, and some good playing by the great organist on a variety of other blues-oriented material.
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.
