This just came up in the SH Forums...thought I'd post in case anyone was interested.
http://www.stevehoffman.tv/forums/showthread.php?t=280253
http://www.stevehoffman.tv/forums/showthread.php?t=280253
VG++ is an iffy condition rating in my book. I think I would rather have the Classic Records re-issue in mint condition.
I have this on vinyl but just play the SACD now, which I like a lot.I owned a first pressing of ABB Live at F.E. when I was in college, and I can tell you for sure that the quality control on those LP's was poor. Go for the Classic Records if you want an LP, and SACD or HDTracks for digital.
I have a copy I bought back in the day, very early 70's, and a recent reissue. I'll have to compare them.
Is there a place on this forum to discuss bad pressings or other defects in new records? (i'm not talking about sonic complaints, per se, but physical defects, including warps- just had the experience with two different copies of the same new record from the same source).
Go for the George Piros original pressing.
Unfortunately used rock and jazz are a crapshot and anything short of mint is a major gamble, esp. with the Goldmine grading system (what a joke!). So in many cases, I'd opt for a reissue, even if it's not 100 pct of the original. Chances are, and CR didn't always have the best Q/C, the surfaces will be much better at least.
What do you use instead, Myles? I don't use anything myself personally. I like to think I have enough experience with vinyl (both buying uned/new and selling) that I rate pretty accurately myself. Although I tend to grade on the conservative side.
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