Category Archives: Format

Atlantic Records – Japanese CD’s

3-5-13             Atlantic Records – Japanese CD’s Happy birthday, Lucio Battisti! (Born 1943).  On 3/5/66, the LP “Going Places” by Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass charts at No. 1 in the US.  Also on 3/5/66 the Lou Christie 45 “Lightning … Continue reading

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November 2002 Music Purchases

11-1-12          November 2002 Music Purchases Jazzer Lou Donaldson born 1926 101 STRINGS – GUITARS GALORE VOL. 2, ALSHIRE US LP EZ 101 STRINGS – MILLION SELLER HITS OF TODAY (Simon & Garfunkel), ALSHIRE US LP EZ 101 STRINGS – MORE … Continue reading

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You Own Two Of Those on CD?

10-17-12        You Own Two Of Those on CD? Ziggy Marley born 1968, Wyclef Jean born 1972. Why would anybody own two of the same CD, when both versions have the same tracks?  Believe me…I’ve thought about it! CAN – Landed … Continue reading

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Classical Music on SA-CD

I recently bought some classical SA-CD’s at a swap meet (for a very good price), and this is the one that really stands out for me.  It’s 2 pianists in 5.1 audio and the sound is natural, and mighty.  I … Continue reading

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On the Road – Pt. 5

9-27-12          On the Road – Pt. 5 Jazz pianist Bud Powell born 1924, Robbie Shakespeare born 1953   ; 9-27-80 Simple Minds “Empires and Dance” (Arista issue) LP charts at No. 41 in England; 9-27-80 David Bowie “Scary Monsters and Super … Continue reading

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On The Road – Pt. 3

9-25-12          On The Road Pt. 3 Steve Severin (Siouxsie & The Banshees) born 1955; on 9-25-71 Deep Purple “Fireball” LP was No. 1 in England; 9-25-82 Simple Minds “New Gold Dream (81-82-83-84)” LP charts at No. 3 in England. I … Continue reading

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The Rush To Expensive Product

9-19-12          The Rush to Expensive Product Producer Daniel Lanois born 1951, producer Nile Rodgers born 1952; on 9-19-70 The Rolling Stones “Get Your Ya-Ya’s Out” Live LP was the No. 1 LP in England. When I got my first SA-CD … Continue reading

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The Who – “Who’s Next”

9-18-12          The Who – “Who’s Next” Annette Funicello co-star Frankie Avalon born 1940; on 9-18-71 The Who “Who’s Next” LP was No. 1 in England.  On 9-16-72 Rod Stewart “Never A Dull Moment” LP was No. 1 in England.  On … Continue reading

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The Rolling Stones on SA-CD

9-6-12             The Rolling Stones on SA-CD Bluesman Jimmy Reed born 1925, Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters born 1944 Now here are some re-masterings I did not mind re-buying! I am generally fond of the 1960’s output of The Rolling Stones, but … Continue reading

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And Again…CD Re-Mastering

9-5-12             And Again…CD Re-Mastering Queen singer Freddie Mercury born 1946, Singer / Songwriter Loudon Wainwright III born 1946 Emerson, Lake & Palmer’s debut album has been around since the fall of 1970 – I first encountered it probably some … Continue reading

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