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Another in the series of Classic Legacy Bob Dylan Bootleg series on Vinyl.This edition was cut from the 1/2" analog master tape on the Classic all tube cutting system by Bernie Grundman and features a deluxe box housing three LP's - each in unique jackets. Also included is a 60 pg 12 x 12 perfect bound booklet, and a custom 12" x 8" letter pressed vintage tour poster. Available in both 140g conventional profile and 200g QUIEX SV-P editions. It does seem strange, very strange indeed, to be hearing an official release of this historic concert, which has been available as a bootleg for decades. The Halloween gig at Philharmonic Hall in New York was a special part of the tour for Another Side of Bob Dylan, arguably his greatest acoustic recording. What's more poignant, however, is how it previews the material on Bringing It All Back Home. While the songs on Another Side hinted at things to come, nothing could have prepared audiences for the dreamy surrealism of "Mr. Tambourine Man," or the nightmarish abstract poetry of "It's Alright Ma (I'm Only Bleeding)," and "Gates Of Eden" all of which appear on Disc One The remainder of the material comes from Dylan's preceding catalog; there are stirring protest and topical songs, folk songs, humorous narratives, love songs, great wisecracks, and talking blues ("Talking John Birch Paranoid Blues!"), most of them classics "With God on Our Side," "Hard Rain's Gonna Fall," "Times They Are A-Changin'," "Lonesome Death of Hattie Carroll," "Don't Think Twice, It's Alright," "Mama You've Been on My Mind," "All I Really Want to Do," "It Ain't Me Babe," etc. All of these songs and many others (there are 17 in all) are delivered with the confidence of the seasoned performer; a man who knows his audience and how to handle them. It's not cynical, not detached, just masterful. For those unfamiliar with this set, Joan Baez makes an appearance near the end of the show, and duets with Dylan on four cuts including an amazing read of "Silver Dagger." It is true that if you possess the boot, you have all the music here, and chances are, it has some pretty good sound. But you'll need this version, too. For starters, the sound is spectacular, wonderfully warm and immediate, and the transfer is extremely clean with wonderful dynamics. Secondly, the package is deluxe. In addition to a fine essay by Princeton historian and author Sean Wilentz (he made the gig when he was 13), there are a truckload of killer photos from the show and the period, along with complete discographical information that puts the bootleg packages to shame. For those interested in the acoustic Bob Dylan, this concert is like the grail; his voice is in impeccable shape, and his delivery is revelatory. For those interested in the transition from acoustic to electric, this show is the seam, and for who are diehard fans, this is another welcome item in the official catalog. Thom Jurek.

LP1
1. The Times They Are A-Changin'
2. Spanish Harlem Incident
3. Talkin' John Birch Paranoid Blues
4. To Ramona
5. Who Killed Davey Moore?
6. Gates of Eden
7. If You Gotta Go, Go Now
LP2
1. It's Alright Ma, (I'm Only Bleeding)
2. I Don't Believe You (She Acts Like We Never Have Met)
3. Mr. Tambourine Man
4. A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall
LP3
1. Talkin' World War III Blues
2. Don't Think Twice, It's All Right
3. The Lonesome Death of Hattie Carroll
4. Mama, You Been On My Mind - performed with Joan Baez
5. Silver Dagger - performed with Joan Baez
6. With God On Our Side - performed with Joan Baez
7. It Ain't Me, Babe - performed with Joan Baez
8. All I Really Want To Do

This is the second in the series of Classic Dylan, over the top, LP boxed sets. On the heals of the January 1975 release of "Blood on the Tracks", Dylan decided to assemble an Old Timey Medicine Show troupe of performers and mount the now historic tour. Originally the tour was to be called the Montezuma Revue but was changed to the Rolling Thunder Revue and includes the likes of Joan Baez who performs on "Blowin' In The Wind" and "Mama" and Roger McGuinn who performs on "Knockin' On Heaven's Door" along with Joni Mitchell and Ramblin' Jack Elliott who add vocal and guitar support. This release was mixed from the original 24 track tapes down to 1/2" analog tapes from which the 3 LP's are cut. In addition the set includes a 7"45 rpm blue vinyl single of a never before released alternate version of "Tangled Up in Blue" coupled with the alternate version of "Isis" as a B-side. The 3 LP's, 7" single, 70+ page perfect bound 12" x 12" book along with a reproduction of the original tour poster, two show tickets, and the hand bill are housed in a deluxe Gold foil embossed slip case. It is one of the most insane packages we've ever put together and is a must have for any serious music fan. Also includes 70 page book *Limited to 2500 Sets

1. Tonight I'll Be Staying Here With You (Dylan) - 3:55
2. It Ain't Me Babe (Dylan) - 5:25
3. A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall (Dylan) - 5:16
4. The Lonesome Death of Hattie Carroll (Dylan) - 5:25
5. Romance in Durango (Dylan/Levy) - 5:22
6. Isis (Dylan/Levy) - 5:11
7. Mr. Tambourine Man (Dylan) - 5:39
8. Simple Twist of Fate (Dylan) - 4:17
9. Blowin' in the Wind performed by Dylan / Joan Baez - 2:43
10. Mama, You Been on My Mind (Dylan) - 3:11
11. I Shall Be Released performed by Dylan / Joan Baez - 4:33
12. It's All over Now, Baby Blue (Dylan) - 4:34
13. Love Minus Zero/No Limit (Dylan) - 3:13
14. Tangled Up in Blue (Dylan) - 4:41
15. The Water is Wide (Traditional) - 5:16
16. It Takes a Lot to Laugh, It Takes a Train... (Dylan) - 3:12
17. Oh, Sister (Dylan/Levy) - 4:04
18. Hurricane (Dylan/Lev

This is the soundtrack from the Movie, starring, along with an all star cast including Jessica Lange, John Goodman, Melanie Cruse, Ed Harris, Jeff Bridges among many others, the Dylan Man himself. The Movie has received mixed reviews which means it is probably worth seeing but the soundtrack is great featuring a myriad of Dylan tunes covered by an international cast of musicians in a host of styles. There are also four tunes that Dylan himself covers, two of which are brand new versions. This is a must have for any serious Dylan fan or music lover. This package is a two LP set with a gorgeous gatefold jacket and printed inner sleeves. A top recommendation.

1. My Back Pages performed by Magokoro Brothers - 4:01
2. Gotta Serve Somebody performed by Shirley Caesar - 5:49
3. Down in the Flood [version] (Dylan) - 3:36
4. It's All Over Now, Baby Blue performed by Grateful Dead - 7:26
5. Most of the Time performed by Sophie Zelmani - 5:30
6. On a Night Like This performed by Lobos - 3:11
7. Diamond Joe (Traditional) - 2:32
8. Come una Pietra Scalciata (Like a Rolling... performed by Articolo 31 - 4:12
9. One More Cup of Coffee performed by Sertab - 3:52
10. Non Dirle Che Non E' Cosi' (If You See Her... performed by De Gregori, Francesco - 4:53
11. Dixie (Traditional) - 2:12
12. Seor (Tales of Yankee Power) performed by Jerry Garcia - 7:50
13. Cold Irons Bound [version] (Dylan) - 5:43
14. City of Gold [*] performed by Dixie Hummingbirds - 5:35

Pete Townshend's demos had grown legendary among Who collectors well before the official release of the double-album Scoop in 1983. On each demo, Townshend worked out full arrangements, which the Who would often follow exactly. He also recorded a wealth of songs and instrumental pieces that never made it to record. Over the course of two albums, Scoop features 25 of these demos, including both classic Who songs ("So Sad About Us," "Bargain," "Behind Blue Eyes," "Magic Bus," "Love Reign O'er Me") and unreleased gems ("Politician," "Melancholia," "To Barney Kessell," "Mary"). Occasionally, the songs sound better in their demo versions, particularly on latter-day Who songs, which were over-wrought in their official incarnations. But what makes Scoop so fascinating is its revelation of the depth and detail of Townshend's imagination, and how he refined his ideas. But even casual fans will find the sheer musicality of the record worthwhile it's one of the most focused and impressive albums he has ever released.

1. So Sad About Us
2. Squeezebox
3. Zelda
4. Politician
5. Dirty Water
6. Circles
7. Piano: 'Tipperary'
8. Unused Piano: 'Quadrophenia'
9. Melancholia
10. Bargain
11. Things Have Changed
12. Popular
13. Behind Blue Eyes
14. The Magic Bus
15. Cache, Cache
16. Cookin'
17. You're So Clever
18. Body Language
19. Initial Machine Experiments
20. Mary
21. Recorders
22. Goin' Fishin'
23. To Barney Kessell
24. You Came Back
25. Love Reign O'er Me

In a world of trendy popsters, the "King of Rock Royalty" emerges solo with a new masterpiece. Scoop 3 is a continuation of Townshend's infamous "Scoop" projects, proving that carefully orchestrated lullabys, such as I Think I Like It the Way It Is, can co-exist with the cutting, raw power of bedroom style recording in Dirty Water. Townshend miraculously brings to life a notebook of his art in a fashion that may seem a bit unorthodox to some, but fully realized to devoted music lovers of all ages. This three LP set offers many moods to travel through, only to realize that Townshend is still a sure bet when it comes to pleasure, beauty, and intensity.

LP1 1. Can You See the Real Me
2. Dirty Water
3. Commonwealth Boys
4. Theme
5. Marty Robbins
6. I Like it the Way it is
7. Theme
8. No Way Out (However Much I Booze)
9. Collings
10. Parvardigar (German version)
11. Sea & Sand
12. Arpeggio Piano
13. Theme
LP2
1. I Am Afraid
2. Maxims for Lunch
3. Wistful
4. Eminence Front
5. Lonely Words
6. Prelude
7 Iron Man Recitative
8. Tough Boys
9. Did You Steal My Money?
10. Can You Really Dance?
11. Variations on Dirty Jobs
LP3
1. All Lovers are Deranged (Pete's version)
2. Elephants
3. Wired to the Moon (Pt. 2)
4. How Can You Do It Alone?
5. Poem Disturbed
6. Squirm Squirm
7. Outlive the Dinosaur
8. Teresa
9. Man and Machines
10. It's In Ya

Roy Orbison's second album features early Orbison production flourishes, with swooping strings and full vocal choruses. With such tracks as "Love Hurts," the title track, and the epic hit "Running Scared," most of the cuts lean toward the Orbinson©ös more sentimental side. On the up-tempo side are "Nite Life" and "Let's Make A Memory," with its bouncing string arrangement.

1. Crying
2. The Great Pretender
3. Love Hurts
4. She Wears My Ring
5. Wedding Day
6. Summersong
7. Dance
8. Lana
9. Loneliness
10. Let's Make a Memory
11. Nite Life
12. Running Scared

Recorded by Eddie Kramer (Jimi Hendrix) while Peter Frampton was still in the band, Performance: Rockin' the Fillmore captures an early performance by Humble Pie where Steve Marriot's lyricism and ideas where balanced by Frampton's searing lead guitar. This is a document of a band at a pivotal point in their existence, this is valuable and at times insightful. Another part of the Classic Fillmore East performances highlighted by Classic Records and transferred from the Kramer mixed two track 1/4 analog masters on the Bernie Grundman all tube cutting system and pressed on Classic 180g QUIEX Super Vinyl Profile.

1. Four Day Creep
2. I'm Ready
3. Stone Cold Fever
4. I Walk On Gilded Splinters
5. Rolling Stone
6. Hallelujah (I Love Her So)
7. I Don't Need no Doctor

David & David's Boomtown is a hard look at urban life in the 1980s, a time when many were fulfilling the American Dream of financial success and upward mobility. It is not an easy album to listen to, as the characters depicted in the songs are often dealing with major problems such as drugs and domestic violence. But it is an artful record, full of poetry and convincing stories of the hard times that many silently endured. At times the record is full of pop hooks, and at other stages a more bleak sound dominates. The vocals of David & David are also effective in telling the tales, as often there is a shrill, despondent quality that complements what is being related to the listener. In particular, the drums have kind of a hushed sound to them, and the guitars often purvey sounds of doom through distortion or other means. "Welcome to the Boomtown" is the hit off the album, and is one of various cuts that convincingly detail the many trials of the characters such as Kevin, who "deals dope out of Denny's keeps a table in the back." Although there are often hints of hope and seemingly a sense of compassion toward the subjects in the songs, it is not apparent that most will eventually pull themselves out of their predicaments. One may not want to listen to this record to lift the spirit, but it is a strong reminder of difficult situations faced during what can be perceived by many as the best of times.

1. Welcome to Boomtown
2. Swallowed by the Cracks
3. Ain't So Easy
4. Being Alone Together
5. A Rock for the Forgotten
6. River's Gonna Rise
7. Swimming in the Ocean
8. All Alone in the Big City
9. Heros

Pete Townshend's first solo album is a homespun, charming forum for low-key, personal songs that weren't deemed suitable for The Who, as well as spiritual paeans (direct and indirect) to his spiritual guru Meher Baba. Who fans will be immediately attracted by the presence of a couple of songs from the aborted Who concept album Lifehouse (much of which ended up on Who's Next), "Pure & Easy" and "Let's See Action." The Who did eventually release their own versions of both those songs. This record shows a folkier and gentler side to The Who's chief muse. "Sheraton Gibson" is a neat tune about rock & roll road life, and "Time Is Passing" takes very subtle inspiration from Baba. Most of the rest of the album contains some of the most unusual pieces Townshend has released: his acoustic cover of Jim Reeves' "There's A Heartache Following Me" (recorded because it was one of Baba's favorite tunes), "Evolution" (which is actually pretty much a solo track by his buddy Ronnie Lane of The Faces), "Parvardigar" (adapted from Baba's Universal Prayer), and "Content" (a philosophical poem by Maud Kennedy that Townshend put to music). Transferred from the two track 1/4 analog masters on the Bernie Grundman all tube cutting system and pressed on Classic s 200g QUIEX Super Vinyl Profile.

1. Pure & Easy
2. Evolution
3. Forever's No Time At All
4. Let's See Action
5. Time Is Passing
6. Heartache
7. Sheraton Gibson
8. Content
9. Parvardigar

Warm Your Heart - A star studded effort on Neville's part, collaborating with Linda Ronstadt, Rita Coolidge, Dr. John, David Lindley among others. The album starts with a great version of Randy Newman's "Louisiana" and also includes "Feels Like Rain", "Ave Maria", "Please Stay", "Feels Like Rain", "Angola Bound" as well as the hit "Close Your Eyes" as a duet with Ronstadt. This longtime audiophile favorite was produced by Neville, Ronstadt and George Massenburg who also engineered and mixed the tracks. This is one of those records that gets to the end of a side too quickly; but what a delight when you turn it over to play the other side! Mastered from the original master tapes and cut on an "all tube" cutting system by Bernie "The Wizard" Grundman. Not to be missed.

1. Louisiana 1927
2. Everybody Plays The Fool
3. It Feels Like Rain
4. Somewhere, Somebody
5. Don't Go Please Stay
6. With You In Mind
7. That's The Way She Loves
8. Angola Bound
9. Close Your Eyes
10. La Vie Dansante
11. Warm Your Heart
12. I Bid You Goodnight
13. Ave Maria

Life for Rent doesn't offer anything that drastically different from Dido's debut album, No Angel the dance beats are fresher, the production is clean and new Dido is successful at modest songs. She has a sweet, warm voice and a knack for tuneful modern folk-pop that sounds intimate while being confidently catchy and nicely atmospheric. In other words, it retains the feel of No Angel but contributing songs like "White Flag," "Stoned," "Life for Rent," and "Do You Have a Little
Time," which are all memorable efforts. The appeal of Life for Rent is what makes Dido appealing she's unassuming and gentle, but her songs are so melodic and atmospheric they easily work their way into the subconscious, and the records are well-crafted enough to be engaging on repeated plays. So, Life for Rent isn't much different than its predecessor, but that's a very good thing in this case as this will surely become an audiophile favorite, cut from the original master on the Bernie Grundman all tube cutting system and pressed on Classic s 180g QUIEX Super Vinyl Profile.

1. White Flag
2. Stoned
3. Life For Rent
4. Mary's In India
5. See You When You're 40
6. Don't Leave Home
7. Who Makes You Feel
8. Sand In My Shoes
9. Do You Have A Little Time
10. This Land Is Mine
11. See The Sun

The stunning new 4-disc 45rpm release of this classic album! A surprising twist and gutsy call from the Texas outlaw-Nashville outcast, choosing to wrap his trademark twang around what are considered pop standards. An audiophile favorite on vinyl and commercial success upon its release in 1978. Radio stations that program easy listening took to it immediately and continue to play cuts from it today. Utilizing many of Nelson's usual country bandmates to augment the unique arrangements by producer Booker T. Jones.

1. Georgia On My Mind
2. Blue Skies
3. All Of Me
4. Unchained Melody
5. September Song
6. On The Sunny Side Of The Street
7. Moonlight In Vermont
8. Don't Get Around Much Anymore
9. Someone To Watch Over Me
10. Stardust

Bridge Over Troubled Water (Classic Records)

Bridge Over Troubled Water was one of the biggest selling albums of its decade, and it hasn't fallen too far down on the list in the 30-plus years since. The album was perhaps the most delicately textured album to close out the 1960s from any major rock act. Bridge Over Troubled Water, at its most ambitious and bold, on its title track, was a quietly reassuring album; at other times, it was personal yet soothing; and at other times, it was just plain fun.

1. Bridge Over Troubled Water
2. El Condor Pasa (If I Could)
3. Cecilia
4. Keep The Customer Satisfied
5. So Long, Frank Lloyd Wright
6. The Boxer
7. Baby Driver
8. The Only Living Boy In New York
9. Why Don't You Write Me
10. Bye Bye Love
11. Song For The Asking
12. Feuilles-O
13. Bridge Over Troubled Water

This sensational follow up to Norah's "Come Away with Me" features the same mixture of great songs with Norah's sexy and alluring vocals. Produced by the legendary Arif Mardin and cut from the original two track ANALOG master tapes on the all tube Bernie Grundman Mastering chain makes for a great record with lots of vibe. This release features a deluxe gatefold cover and is not to be missed Highest recommendations.

1. Sunrise
2. What Am I to You?
3. Those Sweet Words
4. Carnival Town
5. In the Morning
6. Be Here to Love Me
7. Creepin’ In
8. Toes
9. Humble Me
10. Above Ground
11. The Long Way Home
12. The Prettiest Thing
13. Don’t Miss You At All

This is the famous version of Porgy and Bess that was supposed to have Gladys Knight singing the part of Bess. When Ray Charles offered the part to Gladys, having just come of the hit "Midnight train to Georgia", her manager at the time, would only allow her to participate if she owned the masters. According to Ray, he said, "well now you know that just won't be possible" to which her manager responded that she wouldn't be available. Ray told me that his mother taught him the meaning of "NO" and hence he asked Cleo Laine, who did a beautiful job of singing the part. Ray was also in top form as this 2 LP edition mastered from the original analog masters shows very clearly. Now available on 200g Quiex Super Vinyl Profile for the first time. A must have!

1. Summertime - Ray Charles
2. My Man's Gone Now - Cleo Laine
3. Woman Is a Sometime Thing - Ray Charles
4. They Pass by Singin' - Cleo Laine
5. What You Want Wid Bess? - Cleo Laine
6. I Got Plenty O' Nuttin' - Ray Charles
7. Buzzard Song - Ray Charles
8. Bess, You Is My Woman Now - Ray Charles
9. Oh, Doctor Jesus - Cleo Laine
10. Crab Man - Ray Charles
11. Here Come de Honey Man - Ray Charles
12. Strawberry Woman (Instrumental) - Ray Charles
13. Strawberry Woman - Cleo Laine
14. It Ain't Necessarily So - Ray Charles
15. There's a Boat Dat's Leavin' Soon for New York - Ray Charles
16. I Loves You, Porgy - Cleo Laine
17. Oh Bess, Oh Where's My Bess? (Instrumental) - Ray Charles
18. Oh Bess, Oh Where's My Bess? - Ray Charles
19. Oh, Lawd, I'm on My Way! - Ray Charles

Peter Gabriel's first foray into soundtracks was for Alan Parker's contemplative film Birdy and is a successful companion piece, providing a backdrop that is moody and evocative. Nearly half of the album's dozen tracks incorporate threads from material found on Gabriel's 1982 Security set, including "Close Up," which makes use of keyboard passages from "Family Snapshot," and "The Heat," which is a reworking of "The Rhythm of the Heat" and builds to a frenzied percussive crescendo. Material specially written for this project includes the murky opening track, "At Night," the tribal "Floating Dogs," and "Slow Marimbas," a track which would become part of future live performances. The fact that Birdy is comprised of all instrumentals and its meditative nature makes it fine, reflective listening for the more adventurous. The transfer was from the original two track 1/2" analog master tapes provided by Peter Gabriel's Real World for cutting the master lacquers. The detail, clarity and bottom octave weight are superb!

1. At Night
2. Floating Dogs
3. Quiet and Alone
4. Close Up
5. Slow Water
6. Dressing the Wound
7. Birdy's Flight
8. Slow Marimbas
9. Heat
10. Sketchpad With Trumpet and Voice
11. Under Lock and Key
12. Powerhouse at the Foot of the Mountain

One of the most debated over and sought after audiophile titles, Casino Royale has graced many "Top Ten" lists for decades. This quirky soundtrack, to the equally zany James Bond spoof, features music and arrangements by the prolific and very hip Burt Bacharach. The highlight of the set is a breathy rendition of The Look of Love, by the late Dusty Springfield. The main theme and supporting incidental music are by Herb Alpert and his Tijuana Brass. The sound captured by the young engineer (but soon-to-be Super Producer, Phil Ramone) is still stunning, more than 30 years later.

1. Casino Royale Theme - Herb Alpert and The Tijuana Brass
2. The Look of Love - Dusty Springfield (vocal) & Hal David (lyric)
3. Money Penny Goes For Broke
4. Le Chiffre's Torture of the Mind
5. Home James, Don't Spare the Horses
6. Sir James' Trip to Find Mata
7. The Look Of Love (instrumental)
8. Hi There Miss Goodthighs
9. Little French Boy
10. Flying Saucer -First Stop Berlin
11. The Venerable Sir James Bond
12. Dream On James, You're Winning
13. The Big Cowboys and Indians Fight at Casino Royale
14. Casino Royale Theme - Herb Alpert and The Tijuana Brass

Legendary recording of Belafonte at Carnegie Hall in 1959. Transferred from the original three track session masters by Bernie Grundman at 45 rpm and pressed on Classic's 200g one - sided Super Vinyl Profile for the first time. The only way you can get closer to hearing the actual performance of "Matilda", "Danny Boy", "Day O" among others is to time travel back to the event! Highest recommendations!

1. Intro
2. Darlin' Cora
3. Sylvie
4. Cotton Fields
5. John Henry
6. Take My Mother Home
7. The Marching Saints
8. Day O
9. Jamaica Farewell
10. Man Piaba
11. All My Trials
12. Mama Look a Boo Boo
13. Come Back Liza
14. Man Smart (Woman Smarter)
15. Hava Nageela
16. Danny Boy
17. Merci Bon Dieu
18. Cu Cu Ru Cu Cu paloma
19. Shenandoah
20. Matilda

Classic Records is proud to announce the reintroduction of the long out of print best selling Classic - Belafonte at Carnegie Hall. This two LP gatefold edition features authentic original artwork and labels and was transferred from the original three track session master tapes. Using the original Classic metal parts Classic has now re-released this legendary title on our proprietary 200 gram QUIEX Super Vinyl Profile. What are the differences between our original 180g conventional profile pressings and the new QUIEX SV-P pressings? For one, the clarity is greatly enhanced. Belafonte feels more "in the room" because of the added low level spatial information that now comes through. The new QUIEX SV-P pressing is flat across the record profile which provides better coupling to the platter surface thereby reducing resonant feedback. Also, the flat profile greatly reduces "groove distortion" that is present in conventional concave profiles - this makes the playback level seem louder due to the reduced groove distortion. All things considered this 200 gram QUIEX SV-P pressing is the closet to the sound on the master tape as we have ever been able to achieve! Alas, it is too bad that it is not at 45 rpm.....maybe next year!

180 gram pressing.

1. Send in the Clowns - 33 1/3rpm speed
2. Send in the Clowns - 45rpm speed

This wonderful surprise from Havana is now available, under an exclusive worldwide license from World Circuit/Nonesuch, on 180 gram vinyl! These discs are mastered directly from the original analog tapes by Bernie Grundman (who mastered he original CD) under the supervision of the project producer, Ry Cooder. A 2-LP set in a gatefold jacket, it features artwork and photography from the original deluxe compact disc packaging.

1. Chan Chan
2. De Camino a La Vereda
3. El Cuarto de Tula
4. Pueblo Nuevo
5. Dos Gardenias
6. ?Y Tu Que Has Hecho?
7. Veinte Anos
8. El Carretero
9. Candela
10. Amor de Loca Juventud
11. Orgullecida
12. Murmullo
13. Buena Vista Social Club
14. La Bayamesa

"From this Moment On" cut from the original analog master tapes on Classic's "all tube" cutting system by Bernie Grundman at Bernie Grundman mastering in Hollywood. The release features a gatefold jacket and as always will be pressed on Classic's 200g Super Vinyl Profile for maximum fidelity and musicality.

1. It Could Happen To You
2. Isn't This A Lovely Day?
3. How Insensitive
4. Exactly Like You
5. From This Moment On
6. I Was Doing Alright
7. Little Girl Blue
8. Day In Day Out
9. Willow Weep For Me
10. Come Dance With Me
11. It was A Beautiful Day in August / You Can Depend On Me

Diana Krall sings like she truly loves the holidays and holiday songs. On this beautiful production by Tommy LiPuma and Al Schmidt, Diana is accompanied by the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra on tunes including holiday standards like "Jingle Bells" , "Let it Snow", "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas", "White Christmas." and "I'll Be Home for Christmas". Diana Krall swings like nobody's business on what will likely be the best holiday jazz record of the season. What makes this album truly special is the fact that it holds up as both a Christmas album and as a jazz record. It's perfect for chestnut-roasting weather, but you could also see spinning it in mid-July just for kicks. It's not mere hyperbole to say that this record sounds like an instant classic - appealing to everyone -- not just jazz fans. Mastered from the original two track 1/2" analog masters by Bernie Grundman on Classic's "All Tube" cutting system and pressed for optimal playback on Classic's Vinyl Profile the sound is fantastic - Diana is in the house. So, if you're looking for a hip way to jazz up the holiday for the whole family, Diana Krall's Christmas Songs is exactly what you need. Ho Ho Ho

1. Jingle Bells
2. Let It Snow
3. The Christmas Song
4. Winter Wonderland
5. I'll Be Home for Christmas
6. Christmas Time is Here
7. Santa Claus is Coming to Town
8. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
9. White Christmas
10. What Are You Doing New Year's Eve
11. Sleigh Ride
12. Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep

Amos Lee is one of those special singer songwriters that comes along very infrequently. On this, his first release he sings songs from the heart that we can all relate to and does so with a voice that we all wish we had. Amos opened for Norah Jones on her 2004 European tour and this record is produce by Norah Jones band member Lee Alexander. Mastered and cut from the original 1/2" analog masters by Bernie Grundman on Classic's "all tube" stereo cutting system and pressed on the 180g Classic Super Vinyl Profile pressings. Amos is definitely in the house and in the room!

1. Keep It Loose, Keep It Tight
2. Seen It All Before
3. Arms Of A Woman
4. Give It Up
5. Dreamin'
6. Soul Suckers
7. Colors
8. Bottom Of The Barrel
9. Black River
10. Love In The Lies
11. All My Friends

Another in the Classic Sonny Criss Imperial reissue series features Cole Porter tunes such as "I Love You" , "Anything Goes", "In The Still Of The Night", "Just One of Those Things" and "I Get A Kick Out Of You" among others. The original liner notes proclaim "Since high fidelity recoding includes a true reproduction of all sounds without discrimination or distortion, the original recording was done on an Ampex 300-C Magnetic Tape Recorder at 15 IPS using Scotch tape". This reissue was transferred directly from from the original full track mono tapes by Bernie Grundman using Classic's "all tube" pure mono cutting system and pressed on Quiex 200g Super Vinyl Profile. Jacket artwork, including laminate on the front to create the original "Glossy" look, and labels are authentically replicated. Another must have!

1. I Love You
2. Anything Goes
3. Easy To Love
4. It's Alright With Me
5. In The Still Of The Night
6. Love For Sale
7. Night And Day
8. Just One Of Those Things
9. What It This Thing Called Love
10. I Get A Kick Out Of You

Continuing where his debut left off, Morgan’s second LP in 1956 as a leader for Blue Note, finds the teen prodigy (still only 18) slowly emerging out from the long shadow of his idol and mentor Clifford Brown and feeling his own way among giants. You can hear his confidence growing in his solos, energized and fed by the company he has been keeping rather than any intimidation or hesitation at all. Excellent ensemble work must be credited to Benny Golson, who arranged four of the six numbers on the date. Led by a three-horn assault of Morgan’s trumpet, BN regular Hank Mobley on tenor and the fairly obscure altoist Kenny Rodgers, they cruise through a variety of tempos and moods, the highlights being their memorable takes on “Whisper Not” and “Where Am I”? As expected, Horace Silver’s piano, Paul Chambers’ bass and the drumming of Charlie Persip ! is both impeccable and tasteful throughout. Other selections include “Latin Hangover”, “His Sister”, “D’s Funk” and “Slightly Hep” Extremely hep is more like it. Mastered and cut by Bernie Grundman on Classic's "ALL TUBE PURE MONO" cutting system (not like others who use a stereo cutting head which imparts "crosstalk" onto the groove cut) and pressed onto 200 gram QUIEX Super Vinyl Profile for maximum fidelity. Jackets are authentic "tip-on" and laminated (front only) as were the originals - and the labels have the desirable "deep groove". Another installment in the Classic Blue Note Signature Mono LP Series.

1. Whisper Not
2. Latin Hangover
3. His Sister
4. Slightly Hep
5. Where Am I?
6. D's Fink

Norah Jones's debut on Blue Note is a mellow, acoustic pop affair with soul and country overtones, immaculately produced by the great Arif Mardin. (It's pretty much an open secret that the 22-year-old vocalist and pianist is the daughter of Ravi Shankar.) Jones is not quite a jazz singer, but she is joined by some highly regarded jazz talent: guitarists Adam Levy, Adam Rogers, Tony Scherr, Bill Frisell, and Kevin Breit; drummers Brian Blade, Dan Rieser, and Kenny Wolleson; organist Sam Yahel; accordionist Rob Burger; and violinist Jenny Scheinman. Her regular guitarist and bassist, Jesse Harris and Lee Alexander, respectively, play on every track and also serve as the chief songwriters. Both have a gift for melody, simple yet elegant progressions, and evocative lyrics. (Harris made an intriguing guest appearance on Seamus Blake's Stranger Things Have Happened.) Jones, for her part, wrote the title track and the pretty but slightly restless "Nightingale." She also includes convincing readings of Hank Williams's "Cold Cold Heart," J.D. Loudermilk's "Turn Me On," and Hoagy Carmichael's "The Nearness of You." There's a touch of Rickie Lee Jones in Jones's voice, a touch of Bonnie Raitt in the arrangements; her youth and her piano skills could lead one to call her an Alicia Keys for grown-ups. While the mood of this record stagnates after a few songs, it does give a strong indication of Jones' alluring talents.

Don't Know Why
Seven Years
Cold Cold Heart
Feelin' The Same Way
Come Away With Me
Shoot The Moon
Turn Me On
Lonestar
I've Got To See You Again
Painter Song
One Flight Down
Nightingale
The Long Day Is Over
The Nearness of You

Recorded by Rudy Van Gelder for Signal and released in 1957 (ah, you figured that out!), the sound on this set is highly indicative of the Blue Note stereo spread Van Gelder was developing. Ex-Parker alum trumpeter Rodney and his all-star support blow up a storm on the six varied selections. With Tommy Flanagan on piano, Ira Sullivan on tenor sax and second trumpet, Oscar Pettiford's bass, and Philly Joe Jones and Elvin Jones splitting time behind the drums.

Star Eyes
You Better Go Now
Stella By Starlight
Red Arrow
Box 2000
Ubas

A one-off recording for the Colpix label in 1963, this set by "Mr. Five-By-Five" further demonstrates the man could swing and sell a ballad, all with the same conviction and style. A veteran of the Blue Devils, Benny Moten's band and the early Count Basie ensembles, he became along with Big Joe Turner, one of the top "blues shouters" in the Kansas City mode. As with most of the now-collectable Colpix/Colgems recordings of the 1960s, the sound on this Rushing set is incredible, having been transferred directly from the original 3 track masters, capturing the intimacy of his phrasing while letting the backing musicians cut through in a crystal clear accompaniment. Highlights abound in jazz chestnuts and newer tunes alike: Just Because, 'Tain't Nobody's Biz-Ness If I Do, Heartaches, I'm Walkin' Through Heaven With You, Trouble In Mind, Please Come Home, You Always Hurt The One You Love, My Bucket's Got A Hole In It and more.

Hands down one of the greatest festival recordings ever! Out of circulation for nearly twenty years, this great two-record set from 1973 is available once again. It s a document of an incredible three days of powerful music, attended by more than 15,000 fans. Hopefully, future re-examination of the Ann Arbor Festival 1972 will yield full sets by each of the participants, including those not represented on this LP, such as Miles Davis, Pharaoh Sanders, and Lightin Slim!

Kitchen Sink Boogie
Wang Dang Doodle
Ain't That Loving You
I Walk On Guilded Splinters
(I'm A) Roadrunner/These Things Will Keep Me Loving You
Write Me A Few of Your Lines
Highway 49
Honey Bee
Form Kinetic
Dedication to Otis Spann
Dedicated to Otis
Goin' Down
Please Send Me Someone To Love
My Last Meal
Dust My Broom
Gambler's Blues
Women Be Wise
Life Is Splendid

A collection of tracks assembled after John Bonham's death, Coda includes the ringing folk stomp of 'Poor Tom' the jacked-up '50s rock & roll of 'Ozone Baby' and their response to punk rock, the savage 'Wearing and Tearing.' There is some stellar playing, especially on the early blues-rock blitzkrieg 'I Can't Quit You Baby' and 'We're Gonna Groove.' This Classic reissue, available on 200g Quiex SV-P, has been cut from the original 2 track masters on the 'all tube' cutting system at Bernie Grundman mastering.

Track Listing:

We're Gonna Groove
Poor Tom
I Can't Quit You Baby
Walter's Walk
Ozone Baby
Darlene
Bonzo's Montreux
Wearing And Tearing

Gary Karr became an audiophile favorite largely as a result of the King Super Analogue recording of Albinoni’s Adagio in G minor played by Gary Karr on solo bass with organ accompaniment. In 1959, Gary Karr made his first record entitled “Gary Karr Plays Double Bass” a collection of pieces from Eccles, Ravel, Bloch and others for Golden Crest Records. A few years later a second recording of Alec Wilder compositions for Bass and Piano and Bass and Guitar was also released on Golden Crest. On this outstanding second effort Gary Karr is accompanied by Bernie Leighton on piano and Fredrick Hand on guitar. After auditioning the master tapes we decided that these two wonderful recordings by a stellar bass musician needed to be reissued which is what we have done here by combining the recordings into a two disc set as part of the “Classic Records Presents…” Series. Both titles were mastered and transferred by Bernie Grundman in Hollywood California from the original analog master tapes and cut on Classic Records’ “All Tube” cutting system. If you are a Gary Karr fan then this is a must have release, If you are unfamiliar with “Mr. Bass” then these recording are a great place to start.

Considered one of his strongest Blue Note outings, Capuchin Swing basically forced McLean to bring in some heavyweights to help define and deliver his vision. First and foremost was Blue Mitchell’s forceful trumpet, chosen to counterpoint the leader’s alto, that was in a feisty mood of it’s own throughout the sessions. Having Walter Bishop, Jr. on piano, Paul Chambers’ bass and Art Taylor banging skins frees the leader’s mind of worry rhythm-wise, allowing him and Mitchell to co-explore new heights of interplay. The intensity on McLean originals such as “Francisco”, “Condition Blue” and the title tune are both riveting and sometimes draining, while Bishop contributes both “Just For Now” plus another dedication to the label founder, “On The Lion”. This Classic Blue Note Signature LP Reissue Series release was mastered and cut on Classic’s ALL TUBE MONO cutting system allowing the listener to hear the music as Rudy Van Gelder mixed and intended it to be heard – in PURE MONO with no “faux stereo” artifacts from using a stereo cutter head! As always this release features authentic tip on jackets with film laminate front covers. Try and find an original that looks and sounds this good at any price!

Francisco
Just for Now
Don't Blame Me
Condition Blue
Capuchin Swing
On the Lion

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Another one of Blue Note’s multi-talents who, as did label-mate Ike Quebec, besides recording a cadre of well-received albums, went on to produce titles for the label. On this, his second album for Blue Note, Atlanta native Pearson goes the trio route, giving the selections a relaxed but also highly lyrical keyboard approach. Gene Taylor’s bass and Lex Humphries’ drumming perfectly complete and balance the triad, with strong arrangements of “On Green Dolphin Street”, “When Sunny Gets Blue” and “I’m A Fool To Want You”. This Classic Blue Note Signature LP Reissue Series release was mastered and cut on Classic’s ALL TUBE MONO cutting system allowing the listener to hear the music as Rudy Van Gelder mixed and intended it to be heard – in PURE MONO with no “faux stereo” artifacts from using a stereo cutter head! As always this release features authentic tip on jackets with film laminate front covers. Try and find an original that looks and sounds this good at any price!

1. 3 A.M.
2. I Love You
3. Golden Striker
4. I’m a Fool to Want You
5. Bluebird of Happiness
6. When Sunny Gets Blue
7. On Green Dolphin Street

An excellent 1960 get-together with some fresh faces joining altoist LD. Long under-valued trumpeter Bill Hardman and especially pianist Duke Pearson assist in infusing probably more soul than even Donaldson expected into the arrangements. Augmented by Al Harewood’s impeccable timekeeping and Sam Jones and Laymon Jackson splitting time at the bass, the result is a fine mix, with strong writing contributions all-around. Attention should be paid to the originals offered up by Donaldson (“The Truth”, “Goose Grease”), Parlan (“Blues for J.P”) and Hardman (“Politely”), as should the smooth takes on the commonalities “Softly”, “As In A Morning Sunrise”, “The Man I Love” and “It’s You Or No One”. Mastered and cut on Classic’s ALL TUBE MONO cutting system and cutter head makes this the definitive version of this LP and possibly better than impossible to find original copies!

1. Blues for J.P.
2. Man I Love
3. Politely
4. It's You or No One
5. Truth
6. Goose Grease
7. Softly, As in a Morning Sunrise
8. Way Down upon the Swanee River

The Healer was oddly a major mainstream breakthrough for John Lee Hooker. The album was one of the first to feature a wide array of guest stars, including Bonnie Raitt, Los Lobos and Carlos Santana. The album immediately captured widespread media attention because of all the superstar musicians involved in its production and has to date been John Lee's most successful release. Recorded in analog and mixed to 1/4" 15ips analog tape, the sound is better than almost any other Hooker recording. Transferred from the original 1/4" analog tapes by Bernie Grundman using Classic's "all tube" cutting system, gives this release a warmth and comfort it has never had. If you're a John Lee Hooker fan then this a must! Great sound and classic Hooker guitar and vocal performances.

1. The Healer
2. I'm In The Mood
3. Baby Lee
4. Cuttin' Out
5. Think Twice Before You Go
6. Sally Mae
7. That's Alright
8. Rockin' Chair
9. My Dream
10. No Substitute

MIKE OLDFIELD's TUBULAR BELLS: A quintessential "studio production" in pop music lore, Mike Oldfield conceived an eclectic mix of both standard and odd instruments, along with classical and rock elements, to achieve a steadily building, layered texture, totally unheard of at the time. After being shopped and rejected at other labels, Richard Branson chose it as the first release for his Virgin Records in 1972. Originally tagged with the working title Opus 1, Oldfield, who had been playing and recording professional since his teens, oversaw the entire production and played most of the parts himself, eventually layering over thirty different instruments and sounds. Listeners had fun trying to identify each and remember the order they appeared, as the late Vivian Stanshall (Bonzo Dog Band) ceremoniously announced each as it joined the mix. The original LP eventually sold over 16 million copies and topped the UK charts for weeks. The eerie opening section was famously featured in the soundtrack to the motion-picture The Exorcist, winning the Grammy in 1974 for Best Instrumental Composition. The original master tapes were used to cut both the original issue and this reissue making the original issue hard to best. With Chris Bellman doing the mastering honors using Classic's "all tube" cutting system and being pressed on Classic's proprietary Super Vinyl Profile sheds new light on, and a slight nod to the Classic reissue of, this longstanding audiophile favorite.

1. Part One
2. Part Two

1971 saw the release of some of the greatest pop/rock albums of all time. Imagine, Pearl, Sticky Fingers, Who’s Next, Tupelo Honey, Surf’s Up, Fragile, Led Zep’s IV, Muswell Hillbillies, Tapestry, What’s Going On? and both Madman Across the Water and Tumbleweed Connection are just some of the iconic titles that hit the stores that year. Add Aqualung and that’s quite an output for a twelve month span. Generally considered the pinnacle of the band’s recorded output, front-man Ian Anderson’s songwriting was quickly evolving from British folk-blues roots and helping define prog-rock. While definitely pushing the envelope for the era in taking on the subjects of God and organized religion, it was guitarist Martin Barre who was establishing equal ground with Anderson’s flute as an instrumental voice of the band. Joining Tull after Toni Iommi (Black Sabbath) who himself had replaced original guitarist Mick Abrahams (Blodwyn Pig, Mick Abrahams Band) departed after only a few days, both Barre’s opening riffs and lead breaks became indelibly imprinted to generations of classic rock. Songs such as My God, Hymn 43, Locomotive Breath, Cross-Eyed Mary, Wind Up and of course the title tune became FM radio staples and are in-demand concert favorites to this day. The Classic Records reissue of Aqualung was cut from the original analog master tapes obtained from Ian Anderson on Classic's "all tube" cutting system by Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman mastering. This version features, for the first time since the original Chrysalis release, an authentic faux linen textured gatefold jacket and original label art.

1. Aqualung
2. Cross-Eyed Mary
3. Cheap Day Return
4. Mother Goose
5. Wond'ring Aloud
6. Up To Me
7. My God
8. Hymn 43
9. Slipstream
10. Locomotive Breath
11. Wind-Up

Kabalesky, The Comedians / Khachaturian, Masquerade Suite

One of the best sounding recordings in the Living Stereo catalog, especially Side Two with The Comedians. Available on Classic Records Quiex SV-P 200g.

A perfect pairing from 1959 of fellow Blue Note roster mates that result in one of Donaldson’s finest pure bop sessions. The trio, anchored by pianist Gene Harris, is a cool departure from standard quintets the front man normally had been booking. Lou’s tenor is the focal point, front and center of course but the threesome, completed by Andy Simpkins on bass and Bill Dowdy behind the drum kit, takes a backseat to no one. With ample support and balance, they assist LD in re-defining Tin Pan Alley ditties such as Blue Moon and Three Little Words into hardened jazz romps while bringing plenty to the table on Donaldson originals such as Smooth Groove and Jump Up. Another installment in the Classic Blue Note Signature LP reissue Series featuring authentic tip on jackets with film laminate front covers. Mastered and cut on Classic’s ALL TUBE MONO cutting system from tape head to cutter head makes this the definitive version of this LP and possibly better than impossible to find original copies!

01. Blue Moon
02. Smooth Groove
03. Jump Up
04. Just Friends
05. Three Little Words
06. Don't Take Your Love from Me
07. Confirmation

Along with his “Songs For My Father”, Blowin’ The Blues Away constantly ranks as one of pianist Horace Silver’s finest group of original compositions. For decades, only former band-mate in the original Jazz Messengers ensemble, Art Blakey, could match Silver in ears for talent and the feeding grounds their groups became, spawning players who later became jazz giants. The group assembled here is no exception. This exact line-up would eventually stay in-tack, becoming the incarnation of the first Blue Mitchell Quintet, with Chick Corea replacing Silver. The afore-mentioned Blue Mitchell along with Junior Cook on tenor, Gene Taylor’s bass and drummer Louis Hayes help Silver deliver a fine mix of tempos including the ballad Peace and the gospel/soul-tinged Sister Sadie, both of which became jazz standards. On The St. Vitus Dance and Melancholy Mood, Silver reverts back to his early trio days with confidence and imagination. As part of the Classic Blue Note Signature LP reissue Series this reissue was mastered and cut on Classic’s ALL TUBE MONO cutting system from tape head to cutter head and featuring authentic tip on jackets with film laminate front covers. Great record – highly recommended!

Blowin' The Blues Away
The St. Vitus Dance
Break City
Peace
Sister Sadie
Baghdad Blues
Melancholy Mood
How Did It Happen

Having to follow four monumental releases in succession, The Who By Numbers is often overlooked and unfairly overshadowed. Produced again by Glyn Johns and released in 1975, the album is a more modest, simple affair, certainly withstanding the test of time by its own merits. In what might be his most personal tell-all collection (outside of some of his future solo albums), Pete Townshend lays it out there in lyrics of brutal honesty regarding battles with alcoholism and womanizing. Probably best known for the radio-friendly ditty Squeeze Box, the set also contains patented Who in the terms of Slip Kid, Blue Red and Grey plus one of bassist John Entwistle’s best compositions, Success Story. London studio regular Nicky Hopkins adds tasteful keyboard fills throughout. As part of the Classic Who LP reissue series, this title was mastered by Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman Mastering from the original ¼” analog master tapes sourced directly from The Who. The lacquers were cut on Classic Records ALL ANALOG TUBE cutting system with LP’s pressed on Classic’s Super Vinyl Profile for maximum playback fidelity. Authentic UK artwork and labels are meticulously reproduced making this another MUST HAVE Classic reissue!

This 1959 12” is made up of two distinct sessions, including Jackie McLean’s first as a leader for the label. These sides helped establish him as one of the finest young alto voices on the jazz scene. Although a strong album through-and-through, the strongest material lay in the interplay between the altoist and the still under-appreciated tenor Tina Brooks. A great and unique alto/tenor tandem was born and sadly short-lived, due to Brook’s demise at a young age. But the handful of selections they were able to create on this and a few other Blue Note releases are superb. Donald Byrd, Blue Mitchell, Art Blakey, Philly Joe Jones, Paul Chambers, Sonny Clark, Kenny Drew and Billy Mitchell collectively make McLean’s album debut, memorable. As part of the Classic Blue Note Signature LP Reissue Series this reissue was mastered and cut from the original analog master tapes on Classic’s ALL TUBE MONO cutting system and featuring authentic tip on jackets with film laminate front covers. This release like all in the Classic Blue Note Signature LP Series is pressed in our proprietary non-groove guard flat profile featuring the “deep groove” in the center label!

Jackie McLean Jackie's Bag Track Listing

1. Quadrangle
2. Blues Inn
3. Fidel
4. Appointment in Ghana
5. A Ballad for Doll
6. Isle of Java
7. Street Singer
8. Melonae's Dance
9 Medina

1. Aqualung
2. Cross-Eyed Mary
3. Cheap Day Return
4. Mother Goose
5. Wond'ring Aloud
6. Up To Me
7. My God
8. Hymn 43
9. Slipstream
10. Locomotive Breath
11. Wind-Up

Excuse me, is this 1969, during the time when Rock bands released an album every nine to twelve months and they were all great? Last summer Neil Young recorded what will likely be remembered as one of his best albums ever in "Prairie Wind" and then eight months later delivers a new protest album that will make, even the most conservative thinkers, rethink the state of the world. Maybe it takes the wisdom of time and experience to drill down to the heart of issues these days instead of the open mindedness of youth as in the past. It isn't one of the newer bands on the scene shining a light on the ugly side of human nature, they are all trying to sell a million records ( make that five million records) so that they buy that house in the Hills. Instead it is the old man of ROCK AND ROLL that delivers the familiar one two punch that makes people question the course we are on. Regardless of your politics, "Living WIth War" will rock your world and hit a chord that needs to be struck.

1. After the Garden
2. Living With War
3. The Restless Consumer
4. Shock and Awe
5. Families
6. Flags of Freedom
7. Let's Impeach the President
8. Lookin' For a Leader
9. Roger and Out
10. America the Beautiful

Originally released in 1968 by fledgling UK indie label Track Records for the European market only, this compilation of five single sides plus various album cuts became an instant have on both sides of the Atlantic. Utilizing the original monaural mixes throughout, we've recreated one of the most sought after collector' items in classic rock. Rare mono masters of hits such as I Can See For Miles, Substitute, Happy Jack, I'm A Boy and Pictures of Lily never sounded so good. Mastered at Bernie Grundman Mastering in Hollywood by Chris Bellman and cut from the original full track mono takes on Classic's ALL TUBE MONO cutting system - no mono cut on a stereo cutting system here! Get it while its Hot, baby!

1. Bucket "T"
2. I'm a Boy
3. Pictures of Lily
4. Doctor! Doctor!
5. I Can See For Miles
6. Substitute
7. Happy Jack
8. The Last Time
9. In The City
10. Call Me Lightning
11. Mary Anne With The Shaky Hand
12. Dogs

At the beginning of the 70s, the impact of Tommy weighed heavily on Pete Townshend's shoulders. How on earth would he and the Who top such a successful and important album? The guitarist-songwriter felt he had to take his music and its conceptual strains one step further. He began writing a futuristic fable that would transcend itself beyond the usual conventions of modern music. Intended to be a film, a play, a concert, a mega multimedia and cerebral experience - Townshend called his new project Lifehouse. And although Lifehouse would stay frozen on the blocks for another 30 years, its seeds sprouted the Who's most cohesive and consistent effort, Who's Next. How Townshend's ambitious follow-up ended up as Who's Next isn't easy to discern. After several false starts and a break with Who manager/mentor, Kit Lambert, the record was eventually rescued and shaped by producer/engineer, Glyn Johns. Much of Townshend's vision was contained within his extensive demos -- bits and pieces of a loosely constructed storyline set against experimental melodies and basic backbeats. The album's opening track, "Baba O'Riley," was originally an elongated cycle of synthesizer loops. What it became was an anthem, highlighted by a tumultuous build, Dave Arbus' rambling violin and Roger Daltrey's acclamation of a "Teenage Wasteland." The thunder is sustained by the contagious "Bargain" - now, like so much of the Who's music, a commercial jingle. "Love Ain't For Keeping" chugs away against a fierce acoustic rhythm while John Entwistle's sole contribution of "My Wife" remains one of his most electrifying songs. "This Song Is Over" features Nicky Hopkins' incomparable piano work and ends with a chorus pulled from "Pure And Easy," the central number of Lifehouse that failed to make the final cut, but would resurface three years later on the Odds And Sods compilation. The theme is maintained on "Getting In Tune," reintroduced during the Who's most recent tour, and "Going Mobile," a track with Townshend on lead vocals that recounts a couple of Lifehouse's characters cruising the streets in a Cadillac. It's the album's two singles that set up the grand finale. "Behind Blue Eyes" and "Won't Get Fooled Again" are adrenaline-filled powder kegs that capture the Who in their most primal state. Keith Moon's drumming is as wild as ever, yet enduringly steady. Entwistle's sturdy bass and Townshend's barking guitar rise and shift as Daltrey's signature scream radiates with emotion and authority during the climax. This is arguably one of the Who's greatest triumphs ever put on record. And indisputably one of the most definitive moments in all of rock and roll. - Review by Shawn Perry Mastered by Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman mastering from the original two track 1/4" analog master tapes, cut on the Classic "All Tube" cutting system, and pressed on Classic's proprietary 200g Quiex Super Vinyl Profile. This release also features original Track labels and artwork. Arguably one of Rock's greatest recordings - enough said! NOW AVAILABLE 140gm Vinyl

1. Baba O'Riley
2. Bargain
3. Love Ain't For Keeping
4. My Wife
5. Song Is Over
6. Getting In Tune
7. Going Mobile
8. Behind Blue Eyes
9. Won't Get Fooled Again

Generally considered one of rocks first concept™ albums, this December 1967 release was preceded by two months with its first single release, the monster hit â€œI Can See For Milesâ€. Recorded in London, New York and Los Angeles including some post-production at the famed Gold Star Studios, this album was a turning point in the bandâ€™s progression, weaving pure pop power with minor psychedelia in both a humorous mockery and tribute to Britainâ€™s pirate radio scene, complete with faux commercials written and performed by the band, interspersed between songs. Also included is their second single â€œMary Ann With The Shaky Handâ€ plus the mini-drama â€œRaelâ€, featuring Al Kooper on organ, which was originally intended as a full scale rock-opera by itself and propelled Pete Townsend to the realizations of both Tommy and Quadrophenia. The Stereo version was mastered and cut at Bernie Grundman Mastering by Chris Bellman on Classic's "all tube" Stereo cutting system from the original Stereo master tapes provided by The Who. This deluxe reissue package includes original TRACK artwork and labels and an authentic reproduction of the "Psychedelic Poster" included in original pressings of this title which are now nearly impossible to find other than on eBay for many hundreds of dollars.

1. Armenia City In The Sky
2. Heinz Baked Beans
3. Mary Anne With The Shaky Hand
4. Odorono
5. Tattoo
6. Our Love Was
7. I Can See For Miles
8. I Can't Reach You
9. Medac
10. Relax
11. Silas Stingy
12. Sunrise
13. Rael 1
14. Rael 2
15. Glittering Girl
16. Melancholia
17. Someone's Coming
18. Jaguar
19. Early Morning Cold Taxi
20. Hall Of The Mountain King
21. Girl's Eyes
22. Mary Anne With The Shaky Hand (Alternative Version)

Deluxe 4 LP box set edition of this great compilation previously only available as a two CD set includes four studio sides and four live sides along with a 12 page 12" x 12" color booklet filled with pictures and an essay by Kurt Loder. This issue was compiled from the original analog masters and mastered and cut by Bernie Grundman on Classic's "all tube" stereo cutting system and pressed on Classic's 200g Super vinyl profile! These babies are HOT and include all the biggest songs - Purple Haze, Foxey Lady, Stone Free and all the rest! (Also available on 140g Red Vinyl

LP 1 - Studio
1. Purple Haze
2. Hey Joe
3. The Wind Cries Mary
4. Fire
5. Highway Chile
6. Are You Experienced?
7. Burning of the Midnight Lamp
8. Little Wing
9. All Along the Watchtower
10. Crosstown Traffic
LP 2 - Studio
1. Voodoo Child (Slight Return)
2. Spanish Castle Magic
3. Stone Free
4. Izabella
5. Stepping Stone
6. Angel
7. Dolly Dagger
8. Hey Baby (New Rising Sun)
LP 3 - Live
1. Fire
2. Hey Joe
3. I Don't Live Today
4. Johnny B. Goode
5. Hear My Train a Comin'
6. Foxey Lady
LP 4 - Live
1. Machine Gun
2. Red House
3. Freedom
4. Purple Haze
5. Star Spangled Banner
6. Wild Thing

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Noel Redding: The Experience Sessions presents a collection of rare and previously unreleased studio recordings made by Redding during his two-and-threequarter-year tenure with the Jimi Hendrix Experience, and also contains the master takes of his two stand-out original compositions, Electric LadylandLittle Miss Strange and Axis: Bold As Love. Previously unreleased alternate recordings of these two essential tracks are included, offering fascinating insight into the inner-workings of the group in the studio. This disc is also a cause for celebration simply for the fact that three of the tracks, the previously unissued Nothing Wrong Noel¢â€s?Â¬Ã¢â€z?Â¢???s Tune [Take Â plus an out-of-print live rendition of Red House, feature blistering guitar work from Jimi Hendrix. The basic rhythm track of the album opener, There Aint Nothing Wrong, was recorded December 28, 1967 by Hendrix, Mitch Mitchell, and Traffic guitarist Dave Mason during the Electric Ladyland sessions, and it is a thrill to hear previously unearthed examples of Jimis genius during this highly creative period for himself and the band. This recording is particularly unique in that Noel, under the direction of former Jimi Hendrix Experience producer Chas Chandler in 1989, composed lyrics, recorded a lead vocal, and added new bass parts to this previously unissued Jimi Hendrix session. Noel s Tune [Take1], recorded days after the Experiences historic February 24, 1969 performance at London s Royal Albert Hall, is a rave-up rocker featuring Noel pounding away on funky rhythm guitar while Jimi adds appropriately intense guitar work. Red House recorded live at the Olympia Theater in Paris on January 29, 1968, is a rare example of Noel recreating the studio take by forgoing the use of the bass in favor of bass-heavy rhythm guitar; Jimi s playing on this high-energy track is simply spectacular. It was in the aftermath of the release of Axis: Bold As Love that Noel began to develop new solo material in earnest. Noel Redding: The Experience Sessions presents the much sought-after unreleased tracks Dream and Walking Through the Garden, both of which feature Noel on guitar and Jimi on bass, plus a previously unissued demo of How Can I Live? Noel would later re-record the song without Hendrix and include the new version as part of his first post-Experience release, Fat Mattress. Mastered from the original analog master tapes, under the supervision of Eddie Kramer, by George Marino at Sterling Sound in New York and released in cooperation with Experience Hendrix by Classic on our 140 gram burgundy. Rock at its finest!

1. There Ain't Nothing Wrong
2. Little Miss Strange
3. Walking Through The Garden
4. She's So Fine
5. Little, Little Girl
6. How Can I Live?
7. Noel's Tune (Take1)
8. Noel's Tune (Take 2)
9. Little Miss Strange (Alternate Take)
10. She's So Fine (Alternate Take)
11. Dream
12. Red House (Live)

It was 35 years ago at about this time that Jimi Hendrix took the stage at the Fillmore East in New York to perform a set that would become, in part, one of the best Live albums ever recorded - entitled simply "Band of Gypsys". In fact, Hendrix played two nights at the Fillmore, the second performance being on New Years day 1970 after a rousing performance on New Years eve 1969. To celebrate the beginning of the new decade, Fillmore East impresario Bill Graham went to great length to ensure a special evening for his patrons, dressing his ushers in special shirts and placing toy tambourines on each of the venue's 2,639 seats. He strode onstage and introduced "some very old friend with a brand-new name" As the sold-out crowd roared in approval, Jimi led his trio through a scintillating 75 minute set. Hendrix was ON this night delivering perhaps his finest live performance. His playing was focused and precise. In fact, for most of the set, Hendrix stood motionless, a far cry from the stage antics that helped establish his reputation as a performer. Equipment problems had plagued him in past live shows as well, but everything was perfect for the Fillmore shows. His absolute mastery of his guitar and effects is even more amazing considering that this was the first time he used the Fuzz Face, wah-wah pedal, Univibe, AND Octavia pedals on stage together. The guitar tones he gets on "Who Knows" and "Power to Love" are powerful and intense, but nowhere is his absolute control more evident than on "Machine Gun," where Hendrix conjures bombs, guns, and other sounds of war from his guitar, all within the context of a coherent musical statement. The solo on "Machine Gun" totally rewrote the book on what a man could do with an electric guitar and is arguably the most groundbreaking and devastating guitar solo ever. At midnight, when the strains of the Guy Lombardo Orchestra's "Auld Lang Syne" filled the theatre, the Band of Gypsys appeared back on stage, Jimi launching into his own arrangement of the traditional year-opener, a beautiful rendition that captivated the audience immediately. Now Classic Records brings back this legendary title for the first time on our Quiex 200g Super Vinyl Profile. George Marino and Eddie Kramer mastered and cut the lacquers from the original analog two track masters at Sterling Sound in New York with Michael Fremer in attendance in 1998. The legend lives on as do our memories of one of Rock's greatest performers - Jimi Hendrix.

After the U.S. release of Are You Experienced and American tour dates that left jaws dropped, anticipation was very high about the next Jimi Hendrix album. Many fans and critics consider this follow up, Axis: Bold As Love, his best collective effort. Released in November of 1968, it immediately garnered high praise for it's incredible performances and innovative engineering by Eddie Kramer. The album was to spawn many hits including Up From The Skies, If 6 was 9, Spanish Castle Magic, Little Wing, and Castles Made of Sand, among others. Again joined by Noel Redding's bass and Mitch Mitchell on drums. This Track Edition is exclusively presented here by Classic, pressed on 180 gram vinyl and mastered directly from the original MONO master tapes. Original 1968 mono copies of this title on Reprise, bring as much as a staggering $1400 - $2000 if they can be found.

1. EXP
2. Up From The Skies
3. Spanish Castle Magic
4. Wait Until Tomorrow
5. Ain't No Telling
6. Little Wing
7. If 6 was 9
8. You Got Me Floatin'
9. Castles Made of Sand
10. She's So Fine
11. One Rainy Wish
12. Little Miss Lover
13. Bold As Love

Fumbling Towards Ecstacy & Freedom Sessions

On "Surfacing" Sarah and producer Pierre Marshand again collaborate on this multi-platinum record. Full of rich textures and superb vocals, Surfacing features one great song aftger another. This album is, without a doubt, Sarah's best work to date and is very addicting - the songs seem to stay in your head for days. This is a keeper.

LP1
1. Possesion
2. Wait
3. Plenty
4. Good Enough
5. Mary
6. Elsewhere
7. Circle
8. Ice
9. Hold On
10. Ice Cream
LP2
1. Elsewhere
2. Plenty
3. Mary
4. Good Enough
5. Hold On
6. Ice Cream
7. Ice
8. Ol' 55
9. I Will Remember You

The first of three solo albums by the ex-Genesis singer, all to be officially released as only "Peter Gabriel". In time, the three would take on "also-known-as" nicknames based on the front-cover artwork of each. This volume is usually referred to as Peter Gabriel (I, Car). In 1977 there was much anticipation for the first solo effort from the flamboyant Gabriel. Three years had passed since his swan song with Genesis. He had certainly exited on a high note indeed with The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway. While fans shouldn't have worried about the survival of Genesis without their original lead singer, neither would they be disappointed in his solo debut. Produced by Bob Ezrin (Pink Floyd, Alice Cooper), he addressed the split with his band mates in the allegoric hit "Solsbury Hill", while retaining the art-rock sensibilities he had pioneered. The balance of the album, transferred from the artist's personal original master tapes, includes other concert favorites, such as Moribund The Burgermeister, Modern Love, Excuse Me, Humdrum, Slowburn, Waiting For the Big One, Down The Dolce Vita (featuring the London Symphony Orchestra) and Here Comes The Flood.

1. Moribund the Burgermeister
2. Solsbury Hill
3. Modern Love
4. Excuse Me
5. Humdrum
6. Slowburn
7. Waiting For The Big One
8. Down The Dolce Vita
9. Here Comes The Flood

A Stereo copy of Lonely and Blue, Orbison's first Monument release in 1961, is almost impossible to find in any condition. Almost equally rare Mono copies are usually in poor condition having been played to death. This will allow audiophiles and Orbison lovers, for the first time, to truely compare the Mono and Stereo versions of the titles cut from the same two track original masters that were originally used for the first issues. The Mono is cut from a folding of the stereo channels as specified by Porter originally. The stereo versions have historically been more sought after because of their relative scarcity but which is really better? Many would argue persuasively that the Mono is the proper way to listen to these legendary titles but we'll let you be the judge of that. Buy both and enjoy a special discount. Complete with original labels and authentic jackets this 200g QUIEX SVP pressing is not to be missed! "Crying" and "In Dreams", Orbison's 2nd and 3rd Monument titles, in both Mono and Stereo are also planned for Spring release!

1. Only the Lonely (Know How I Feel)
2. Bye-Bye Love
3. Cry
4. Blue Avenue
5. I Can't Stop Loving You
6. Come Back To Me (My Love)
7. Blue Angel
8. Raindrops
9. (I'd Be) A Legend In My Time
10. I'm Hurtin'
11. Twenty-Two Days
12. I'll Say It's My Fault

The title notwithstanding, this debut from the former Faithless singer is pretty angelic-sounding stuff. You're bound to think of Sinead O'Connor, but the comparison is as misleading as it is inevitable. Granted, Dido's ethereal vocals here frequently recall O'Connor; but Dido's music The Classic LP was cut on the Grundman all analog tube cutting system and will be pressed on 180g QUIEX SV-P for maximum playback fidelity - you can hear the difference!

1. Here With Me
2. Hunter
3. Don't Think of Me
4. My Lover's Gone
5. All You Want
6. Thank You
7. Honestly OK
8. Slide
9. Isobel
10. I'm No Angel
11. My Life
Bonus Track
12. Take My Hand

A second collected volume of demo versions of songs destined to be considered for recording by The Who, this 1987 release on Atco Records is as an even stronger collection than it's 1983 predecessor. It (again) contains rough, acoustic workups of many Who standards in their infant form such as You Better You Bet, Pinball Wizard, Happy Jack, Substitute, Pictures of Lily and The Kids Are Alright among others. The curiosity lies solely in the head-arrangements on songs that were to become associated with time and enveloped within, Roger Daltry's vocal gymnastics. Here, sung by Townshend himself, one can sense the writer's distinct persona. . The comparison to eventual "more famous" versions is fascinating in most cases. The exposure of these workups reveals how great these songs really are, stripped down. Other selections include Girl In A Suitcase, Brooklyn Kids, Football Fugue, Long Live Rock, Call me Lightning, Holly Like Ivy, Begin The Beguine, Vicious Interlude, La-La-Lies, Cat Snatch, Prelude ##556, Baroque Ippenese, Praying The Game, Drifting Blues, Christmas, Don't Let Go The Coat, Prelude: The Right To Write, Never Ask Me, Ask Yourself, The Ferryman and The Shout.

LP1

You Better You Bet
Girl In A Suitcase
Brooklyn Kids
Pinball Wizard
Football Fugue
Happy Jack
Substitute
Long Live Rock
Call Me Lightning
Holly Like Ivy
Begin The Beguine
Viscious Interlude
La La La Lies
Cat Snatch

LP2

Prelude #556
Baroque Ippanese
Praying The Game
Driftin' Blues
Christmas
Pictures Of Lily
Don't Let Go The Coat
The Kids Are Alright
Prelude The Right To Write
Never Ask Me
Ask Yourself
The Ferryman
The Shout