What are your go to LP's for evaluating new gear or new tubes?

Chris

Thanks, that's pretty interesting. That song is the first on Side B of the record that I have. It's different than the other Opus 3's, in that the jacket is rough paper, not glossy like the others. The recordings are very revealing of a live performance. They don't seem to miss anything. I appreciate that. 

Bill

@flash56 

OK, so I got to hear the German Island pressing of TFTT. It is solid blue label, not pink. One side has a dark blue label and other side has a light blue one, kind of odd. It has the same issues as the pink rim Island. Loss of detail. The solid pink label Island is the best I've heard yet. The collection is probably not complete yet. Crazy how that can be but there are others that I'd like to hear. It is rather amazing how many versions there can be of a given album. Into the hundreds. This has been a great learning experience for me. Thanks to all. 

@bdgregory 

Jan Hammer. I could see that.  I think my son may have it. Will have to check. 

@sls883 

Heard the other October Project, Falling Farther In. I enjoyed it. I think I liked the first one (more dynamic, I thought) a bit better but both were good. I'll have to watch for the other ones that I found. Thanks for the info on them. 

Blue Cheer Summertime Blues