What's up with lousy bass on classic rock recordings?
Few examples: ACDC Back In Black, Van Halen 1, Boston (1), WHO's Next, Def Leopard Pyromania.
The low end is almost non-existent. Digital and vinyl.
It's not my system, I listen to a lot of jazz, other classics like Janis Ian Breaking Silence - bass is rich, full, has slam when appropriate.
Compression? Or were the low frequencies never there? Pretty disappointing.
Nonsense! Responding to VH1, Boston, Who’s Next. I have those 3 on original pressings and they’re fantastic. These are LP only listening albums. VH1 was produced by Ted Templeman who is behind many classic albums. Boston debut was overseen by Tom Sholz who was an SQ fanatic Who’s Next-Glyn Johns also has done just about everyone who’s anyone during the R&R heyday. |
The OP may want to get acquainted with discogs to learn what to look for in a period press. It's all in the matrix. Arguably, a first press IS the definitive version of any album. Van Halen's debut isn't a rare, obscure album to find. The rub is finding one that's unmolested. Van Halen – Van Halen (1978, Winchester Press, Vinyl) - Discogs Boston – Boston (1976, Vinyl) - Discogs The Who – Who's Next (1971, Vinyl) - Discogs Find one for cheap in the bins,or pay for someone going thru a dozen used copies to find "the one" @better-records.com
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