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Wow moments while listening to vinyl records

Howdy A'goners ....

I got back into listening to vinyl records a couple of years ago. Although I have more CDs or FLAC files than my vinyl records collection at the moment, these days I listen to vinyl albums a lot more than I listen to the CDs or music files.

I am creating a database of songs or even whole albums that give me goosebumps.... that make me say wow this sounds amazing! And I keep repeating to listen to that song again and again. You know what I am talking about. Let me share a couple of songs to start the thread - 
1) Cris Williamson - waterfall
2) Mickey Newbury - an american trilogy

I want to hear from you about your experience. Please share what songs / albums give you the same feeling. It would be great if you describe what particular aspect of the sound or music makes you feel that way. I am not a musician or even a trained listener. I am not an audiophile. So this is going to be my learning experience about various terms like transient, sound stage, cohesive/organic sound etc. only if you share your experience with me. It will also help me to get some of those albums to add to my collection.  

Currently I have two tables - a Denon DP-65F with an Ortofon 2M Black cart, and a Project RPM 9.1 table. I am in the process of choosing a cart for the Project table. I requested feedback on specific carts in another thread. 

https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/audio-technica-art-7

Please share your experience of songs / albums that create audio nirvana for you :)

Thanks
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jperry
2,430 posts
 
Peter Paul and Mary 

Both their first album and In the Wind pressed by Original Recordings Group at 45 rpm. Better than the original pressing which I also own.


bstatmeister
530 posts
 
Mofi Alan Parsons project 45 RPM, probably the best recording I've ever heard. Dynamic Range is insane.
jsm71
141 posts
 

Willie Nelson's Stardust album is one of my reference recordings.  This is a nice collection of classic standards, recorded when he could still sing.

It has minimal instrument background and Willie's voice is RIGHT THERE.  If your system images well, even non-audiophiles sit up and typically say wow, that's clear.   I'm not into country, but everybody likes Willie.

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instlouis
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As an ex-radio engineer, my vinyl collection genre is all over the place , but I will add in : 

Reflex - "The Politics of Dancing"  -  A well cut album with exceptional listenability !  A true joy. 

Creation - ( A Toshiba-EMI Pro Series ) Direct Disk - An exceptional homage to rock . Unbelievable sonic purity due to recording direct to the disk with no tape involved. 

Sugar Loaf Express ( w/ Lee Ritenour ) JVC Direct Disk - Another example of sonic amazement unfettered by tape. Just pure, clear, music as it was intended to be enjoyed. 

I have many more, but these are my version of audiophile magic to listen to. 

Shad 
jnorris2005
185 posts
 
I thought I was the only one that had that Mickey Newbury album.  I just rediscovered it recently while looking for things to play through my (then) new Schiit Mani phono preamp.  The whole album is mesmerizing.
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