Excellent sounding LPs

@sns 

To build on my earlier point, what matters most is the provenance and mastering of a particular recording. Beyond that, the format — vinyl, CD, or streaming files is simply the means to enjoy the music.

If you can find a promotional copy of the country of origin of any record, the odds are high that it will be one of the best pressing you will ever get. I cherish my white promo labels.

@baylinor 

I hear you on promotional copies, I’ve been enjoying AP’s reissues and offerings from Venus Records (Japanese Label). You’re welcome to stop by next time you’re in HTown. 

@lalitk 

Thanks for your kind offer. I will be in Houston Nov 2nd to watch the Texans play the Broncos. Unfortunately it will be an in and out one day trip. That's pretty much my motto for visits to Houston. If I ever do an extended stay, I will let you know.

I do remember the era when there were many reissues of rock, and some jazz from the ‘60s and 70’s that simply sounded terrible in comparison to the originals. I think that was the 80s maybe early 90s. I don’t remember for sure but they just were terrible. I’d get home finding a brand new unopened copy of some thing and I put them in turntable. It would just sound terrible. Very depressing. I think I tossed most of them. They were so bad.