A lot of us have heard some of the very best Direct to Disc LP's. IMHO, they can be some of the best sounding LP's that one can own. However, I also believe that a lot of them were sub-par in their music content. Tonight, I was listening to several good Direct to Disc LP's...a few of them exceptional...and a few, well let's just say less than stellar.
So, to add to our knowledge base, i thought I would start this thread, wherein we can discuss the merits and pitfalls of the various Direct to Disk(c) LP's that we have heard or currently own. I am hoping that a few of the more stellar titles, some of which are a little esoteric and unknown, will come to our attention.
I will start with the few that I heard tonight..
1) This LP is now on MF's hot list and in some ways deservedly so...
A great recording in most ways, although i feel the alto sax is recorded a little too hot and therefore comes off in places as a tad bright....overall a great recording with IMO fairly good music.Highly Recommended--but ONLY if one can source a Mint or Mint minus copy!
2) I have the white vinyl version of this:
It's not as good as a lot of other D to D's BUT it has some good drum sounds and and is worth picking up IF you are interested in the sound of a good drum part. Music is second rate IMO.
Perhaps the black vinyl version would sound better, but the music is lacking IMHO.
3) I had great hopes for this LP...
BUT the sound is only fair...compared to the LA 4 above and numerous other D to D's. Music is also a little underwhelming. I would skip this one.
4) The old war horse:
on Sheffield Lab. Probably we all have a copy of this LP...If not I do suggest finding a copy, although the condition is critical, several copies that I have are somewhat noisy in places...and most used copies one can find are the same. However, a sealed copy would be well worth seeking out. Highly recommended.
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So, to add to our knowledge base, i thought I would start this thread, wherein we can discuss the merits and pitfalls of the various Direct to Disk(c) LP's that we have heard or currently own. I am hoping that a few of the more stellar titles, some of which are a little esoteric and unknown, will come to our attention.
I will start with the few that I heard tonight..
1) This LP is now on MF's hot list and in some ways deservedly so...
A great recording in most ways, although i feel the alto sax is recorded a little too hot and therefore comes off in places as a tad bright....overall a great recording with IMO fairly good music.Highly Recommended--but ONLY if one can source a Mint or Mint minus copy! 2) I have the white vinyl version of this:
It's not as good as a lot of other D to D's BUT it has some good drum sounds and and is worth picking up IF you are interested in the sound of a good drum part. Music is second rate IMO.Perhaps the black vinyl version would sound better, but the music is lacking IMHO.
3) I had great hopes for this LP...
BUT the sound is only fair...compared to the LA 4 above and numerous other D to D's. Music is also a little underwhelming. I would skip this one.4) The old war horse:
on Sheffield Lab. Probably we all have a copy of this LP...If not I do suggest finding a copy, although the condition is critical, several copies that I have are somewhat noisy in places...and most used copies one can find are the same. However, a sealed copy would be well worth seeking out. Highly recommended.Shall we continue:
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