Excellent sounding LPs

Some of my favorite records are old mono recordings.  Among jazz guys we argue about the merits of original Blue Notes vs. the new re-issues like the Tone Poet series.  I guess the truth is, I am not really an audiophile in the true sense of the word.  If you are into jazz, and you want good jazz, and you want really good sound, and you don't want to get hosed too bad on the price, I recommend you get at least a couple of Tone Poets.  If you are into classical, you can't go wrong with any modern DGG or NAXOS or Decca.

I have multiple turntables, phono preamps, phono cartridges and SUTs, so I can mix and match to get good or great sound from most LPs. 

I’ve been at this a long time, so I rarely purchase bad sounding LPs that can’t be made to sound good or great with equipment choice. I also record everything I play, so if noise is a problem, it can be reduced or eliminated digitally. I have a few damaged LPs that can’t be restored, but only a few. There are also a few that were originally recorded with some distortion or the tape had defects. I'm stuck with those.

good question. I have to say I am very happy with the reissues and D2D I have purchased - mostly from AP, Chesky, Classic, Testament, Super Analogue Disc, Umbrella, Sheffield Labs, M&K, Crystal Clear, MoFi, and a few others. I have to say the ones that impress me most are classical recordings from the late 1950's- early 1960's. Sound is incredible - even the original discs sound good. Vinyl from 80's - 90's not so great. So out of 1500-2000 albums, maybe 50%? Dunno - I never counted and probably won't. I really just listen to the music and let it wash over me with my eyes closed.

For those with any interest, just finished a great book about music and the brain by Daniel Levitin. Very enlightening.

Being I've spent the majority of my time seeking out the best versions for most releases I'd say the majority of my LPs sound very good, but still I probably have 10-15% that are merely OK.