I listen primarily to vinyl. One point not emphasized is the need for a clean first pressing, ideally from the country the recording was done in. Subsequent pressings almost never sound as good. As a general guide, I have found that reissues almost never sound as good as a good first pressing, unless completely remastered and plated. I agree with other posters that Layla sounds like it was recorded in a blanket no matter what pressing you listen to. Too bad because that musically is an awesome album.
GREAT MUSIC - SO POORLY RECORDED...
HI TO ALL... Made a change to isolating my speakers, so I'm pawing thru my CDs and listening for the changes/improvements - and I put in one of the all-time greats (IMHO), and I am still so disappointed in the quality of the recording:
BAT OUTTA HELL by Meatloaf (luv ELLEN FOLEY ON "... Dashboard Lights..."): UGH!
What are your personal disappointments?
Another for me: THE DANCE by Fleetwood Mac : OVERLY Bass heavy
BAT OUTTA HELL by Meatloaf (luv ELLEN FOLEY ON "... Dashboard Lights..."): UGH!
What are your personal disappointments?
Another for me: THE DANCE by Fleetwood Mac : OVERLY Bass heavy