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Audiogon "RECORDINGS TO DIE FOR" list

I've been listening to some of my favorite recordings this weekend and was wondering what others on Audiogon felt were there favorites. We have all seen the Stereophile "Records to Die For", The Absolute Sounds recommended list, Music Directs' list, The Golden Ear, etc. now I'm hoping to assemble the Audiogon "Recordings To Die For". Please list your five favorite recordings, the ones you listen to over and over or play for friends. I would assume the sonic quality is excellent in that this is an audiophile site. The performance and enjoy ability should also be excellent. Please leave your top five, even if they are already chosen so we can discover the very top for the Audiogon listeners. ALSO PLEASE REFRAIN FROM CRITICIZING OTHERS OPINIONS AND JUST LEAVE YOUR FAVORITES!

August 2002: I have compiled a summary and a full printer-friendly list of all of the recommendations below.
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mapman
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Jeff Beck "Blow By Blow".

"God Bless America" - Mormon Tabernacle Choir
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rja
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I'm going to with "Kind of Blue" again but the Japanese K2 HD version. I've owned just about every audiophile copy of this CD but this version is fantastic!
montejay
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10-26-12: Rja
'I'm going to with "Kind of Blue" again but the Japanese K2 HD version. I've owned just about every audiophile copy of this CD but this version is fantastic!'

Good Call

I own several KOB's as well, including some well regarded versions such as the early sony sacd and the gold Mastersound, but this K2HD really is the best I heard.
The first time I listened to Cobbs hi-hat on 'So What' I was amazed at the detail of his stick work which just sounded so musical. It was like hearing it for the first time as the other digital sources usually conveyed various degrees of blended shimmer slurring in comparison.
newbear
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This thread is deteriorating in sync with our teachers' unions. Please make it stop!!!
rawinsonde
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