I love an emotionally filled rendition of the 3 Gymnopedies from Satie (the first especially). I had read that "the" recording to own is Erik Satie on Angel Records 35442. I found one on Discogs advertised as being "Near mint" media and Very Good sleeve so purchased it. The record and cover visually looked good, however playing was a different matter. Clicks and pops in abundance through every song on side one to the point of being unlistenable, but to make it worse, the first song on side two "Trios Gymnopedies, the very song I bought the album for, had two skips in the first minute of playing. My needle was all over the place.
I will try and return it to the dealer (else a very poor rating), but, being as old a recording that it is, will I find any in near mint condition? I checked on the Classic FM radio website for their recommendations (as regards to the most emotional rendition of the Gymnopedies) and read that they recommended "Satie - Pascal Roge', Decca Records 410 220-2 as being the one to get you every time. I looked on Discogs to see if anyone had a mint or near mint copy to sell and found that only CDs were available as Decca 410 220-2, but there was one vinyl record included with the CDs on the search whose label was London Records 410 220-2. There were two of these pressings for sale used, both from France, one rated NM/VG+ the other VG+/VG+.
Before I inquire into these, can anyone tell me if these were digital-to-vinyl recordings? On my system, for some reason, LPs recorded from digital masters suck. I end up giving them away. If so, does anyone know of a brilliant version of this song by Satie that is pure analogue and conveys the emotive feelings that this song is known for?
I will try and return it to the dealer (else a very poor rating), but, being as old a recording that it is, will I find any in near mint condition? I checked on the Classic FM radio website for their recommendations (as regards to the most emotional rendition of the Gymnopedies) and read that they recommended "Satie - Pascal Roge', Decca Records 410 220-2 as being the one to get you every time. I looked on Discogs to see if anyone had a mint or near mint copy to sell and found that only CDs were available as Decca 410 220-2, but there was one vinyl record included with the CDs on the search whose label was London Records 410 220-2. There were two of these pressings for sale used, both from France, one rated NM/VG+ the other VG+/VG+.
Before I inquire into these, can anyone tell me if these were digital-to-vinyl recordings? On my system, for some reason, LPs recorded from digital masters suck. I end up giving them away. If so, does anyone know of a brilliant version of this song by Satie that is pure analogue and conveys the emotive feelings that this song is known for?
