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This Is How It's Done: Analogue Productions Readies the Stevie Ray Vaughan Catalog Cut Using Master Tapes
Michael Fremer  |  Dec 19, 2012  |  32 comments
With all of the reissues coming from questionable sources or proudly proclaiming their "digital-ness" ala The Beatles Box, we're fortunate to have labels like Analogue Productions, Mobile Fidelity, ORG, IMPEX, Rhino and the others cutting lacquers from analog tapes.
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Swedish Band's Limited Edition Promo Single Made of Ice!
Michael Fremer  |  Jan 02, 2013  |  14 comments
The Swedish Band The Shout Out Louds released a limited edition of 10 copies of a promo single in a kit that requires the receiver to use a supplied latex mold to produce a record made of ice that actually plays
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High End Audio: Luxury or Necessity?
Michael Fremer  |  Jan 02, 2013  |  16 comments
Is a fine audio system a luxury or a necessity?
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Bert Jansch Mono (?) "Heartbreak" Update
Michael Fremer  |  Jan 03, 2013  |  0 comments
We recently reported the curious case of Omnivore's reissue of Bert Jansch's Heartbreak LP. The 1981 recording sounded "mono" on the LP but stereo on the MP3 download. We contacted the label and today got this reply:
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Your Turn to Remix Peter Gabriel's "So" Album to Suit Your Taste
Michael Fremer  |  Jan 12, 2013  |  6 comments
Peter Gabriel has authorized and provided the tracks for a "Music Tiles" iPhone/iPad app that allows anyone to remix tunes from his "So" album.
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Led Zep Reunion "Celebration Day" Triple Vinyl Release Pushed Back to February 12th
Michael Fremer  |  Jan 14, 2013  |  25 comments
The long awaited triple LP vinyl issue of Led Zeppelin's Celebration Day scheduled for release in December in time for Christmas gift-giving but a no-show will finally be issued January 29th according to our sources.
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Richard Thompson's New "Electric" Album on New-West Recorded Analog
Michael Fremer  |  Jan 18, 2013  |  18 comments
Richard Thompson's new album Electric due out February 5th was recorded analog at Buddy Miller's Nashville home studio, according to Mr. Thompson in a short interview published in a Florida newspaper. (Thanks to Home Theater's other MF Mark Fleischmann, for sending to me the URL of the interview).

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Radiohead's Thom Yorke To Release Atoms For Peace Side Project on Double LP and Double LP "Deluxe" Editions
Michael Fremer  |  Jan 30, 2013  |  1 comments
Atoms For Peace is a Thom Yorke side project collaboration with producer Nigel Godrich, Red Hot Chili Pepper bassist Flea, drummer Joey Waronker (son of former WB Records exec Lenny), and Brazilian percussionist Moro Rofosco.
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Analogue Productions Readies Doors Box Set and Separate Box For Those Already Owning the Albums (Updated Again)
Michael Fremer  |  Jan 30, 2013  |  2 comments
Analogue Productions will have for sale on February 5th a deluxe box set edition of its six double 45rpm 180g Doors reissues. The magnetic door front opening box (there must be a tech-packaging name for it that I don't know) is beautifully and ruggedly manufactured inside and out. It feature a gray cast covering containing a ghostly iconic image of Jim Morrison on the front cover and the group on the back.
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Reference Recordings to Release New Doug MacLeod Album on CD and Double 45rpm LP
Michael Fremer  |  Feb 05, 2013  |  1 comments
On March 12, 2013 Reference Recordings will release a CD version and then sometime later a double 45rpm 1/2 speed mastered 200 gram Quality Record Pressings edition of a new recording by Piedmont blues specialist Doug MacLeod.
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Bryan Ferry to Release on Mono Vinyl "The Jazz Age" A New Instrumental Album
Michael Fremer  |  Feb 10, 2013  |  12 comments
While his solo career is littered with covers, on this new Bryan Ferry album, the covers are of his own songs performed instrumentally with "The Bryan Ferry Orchestra", a 1920's style emulation.
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"For What It's Worth" With Gary Dell'Abate and Jon Hein Premiers Thursday February 21st at 10 PM on VH1 Classic
Michael Fremer  |  Feb 12, 2013  |  5 comments
The long awaited announcement came today of VH1 Classic's new television series "For What It's Worth" starring Gary Dell'Abate and Jon Hein. The series premiers Thursday February 10th, 2013 and will continue weekly on Thursday evenings through March.
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"When Albums Ruled The World" BBC Documentary
Michael Fremer  |  Feb 13, 2013  |  10 comments
I was alerted to a terrific BBC documentary currently on YouTube about the "golden age" of vinyl.
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Universal Music's New "Pink Moon" LP Will Use Optimal Pressing
Michael Fremer  |  Feb 15, 2013  |  5 comments
If you didn't buy the deluxe Pink Moon box set reviewed here by Randy Wells, you are in luck: the upcoming domestic UMG standard reissue, selling for far less, will still be pressed at Optimal in Germany, mastered AAA at Abbey Road, just like the deluxe box set's LP.
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Watch the Trailer For Dave Grohl's Upcoming "Sound City" Rockumentary
Michael Fremer  |  Feb 15, 2013  |  4 comments
Everything from Nevermind to Damn the Torpedoes was recorded at Sound City. Everyone from Fleetwood Mac to Neil Young recorded there. Now analog tape based Sound City is gone. What a shame.
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