What is it that you are spinning tonight?
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Garland Jeffreys, "I'm Alive", Redbook.
One of my all-time favorites; who should be much more appreciated!! Saw him back in the day in Denver in 1982(?) - he killed it.
Still have Ghost Writer and Escape Artist on Vinyl; sadly, missing the additional EP included with Escape Artist.
Often though about getting this CD. Maybe I should.
853guy, would you mind giving a brief description about the artists/music you've listed. Intriguing cover art for them, but unfortunately, I'm not familiar with any of the artists. Is the music jazz, world, what? In the meantime, I'll do some internet searches. Thanks!
My original issue Mercury buying binge continues. These are all phenomenal recordings and performances.
SR90405 RFR1/RFR8 StarkerChristian, nice. What pressing numbers on those Merc's? The Starker looks to be an earlier pressing than the other two. Do you own an original of HP's favorite yet...Hi Fi A La Espanola?
SR90405 RFR1/RFR8 Starker
SR90393 RFR1/RFR1
SR90308 RFR3/RFR3
The biggest revelation for listening to my original mercury records is going off RIAA eq and dropping the 500Hz RIAA turnover down to 400Hz. Dropping the roll-off from -13.7dB to -12dB really opens up the record (Old AES eq setting). I don't have -12dB roll-off but do have -11dB. Merc's played back in full RIAA just don't sound as natural and open. Try it if you can adjust your eq curve.
Do you own an original of HP's favorite yet...Hi Fi A La Espanola?
I do...FR1/FR1 in basically mint playback condition...no ticks, pops or other noise issues. $499.00 at auction not too long ago....I can see why it's an HP favorite. Love that record !!!
I don't own this LP, but apparently it was HP's favorite Merc and maybe favorite piece overall. Interestingly, I have also heard that the music leads a lot to be desired and that the SQ can be bettered by other Merc's???
I don't own this LP, but apparently it was HP's favorite Merc and maybe favorite piece overall. Interestingly, I have also heard that the music leads a lot to be desired and that the SQ can be bettered by other Merc's???
Happy Birthday Davey!
It's awesome in every way.