Best Live Recording on LP


Someone started an interesting thread about generating a list of great live recordings on CD. However, that is the wrong type of media for my system. (My turntable sounds much better than my CD player).

Therefore, please suggest some really great live recordings on LP. (I listen to Rock mostly and some Jazz.)

Here are a couple of recordings (on LP) that did not appear on that list in the above mentioned thread, that I think have merit.

"Jazz at the Pawnshop" on the Propious (sic) label.

Louis Armstrong's "St. James Infirmary" on 12"/45rpm reissue on the Classic label (I think).

Neil Young's "Live Rust" on Japanese import.

Also, Guys (and Gals), here is a question for you: Is it worth paying the extra money for the 12"/45rpm version of Bill Evans "Waltz for Debbie"? Or does the 180g version sound nearly as good?
kurt_tank
So anybody have an opinion on the 180 gram reissue of Sinatra/Basie at the Sands compared to the Reprise original?

Considering the master was recorded at 3 3/4 ips (which hardly qualifies as hi-fidelity), I'd venture a guess that the original LP is as good as it gets.

Although finding one that is in listenable condition may prove challenging.

After 50 years, the original tapes, by nature of being magnetized, would have a fair amount of bleed through on them.

If you already have a decent copy of this, I'd say save your money.


1. Frank Zappa "The Best Band You Never Heard In your Life
2. Frank Zappa live series YCDTOSA ( You Can't Do That On Stage Anymore)
3. Delicate Sound of Thunder

Johnny Winter and Live
Robert Randolph & the Family Band live at Wetlands
Lou Reed Rock n Roll Animal