For anyone who collects vinyl, we know that some of the most highly wanted pressings tend to be those classed as Audiophile. Those with the best hi-fi equipment will always want the best quality sounding pressing available, be that high quality 180 gram or heavier vinyl, CD’s, Super Audio CD’s, SHM-CD’s, DVD-Audio Discs and more, from companies like DCC, Mobile Fidelity, Nautilus, Nexus, Simply Vinyl or Nimbus. AUDIOPHILE VINYL ‘True Fidelity’ vinyl is perhaps the ultimate format for the audiophile. Issues are taken from original master tapes for pure ‘as intended sound’, and production techniques such as half-speed mastering, quadraphonic sound and special formulated virgin vinyl are common in most audiophile releases. There are many labels who issue audiophile recordings, but only a few specialize in it. Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab (MFSL) have a variety of series including ‘Original Master Recordings’ [OMR] and ‘Ultra High-Quality Recordings’ [UHQR]. Other important audiophile labels include Nautilus, Direct-Disk Labs, Sheffield Lab and Wilson Audio. AUDIOPHILE COMPACT DISCS With the development of the Compact Disc so typically came the development of its audiophile counterpart. Again, there are specialist labels, there are varying techniques (gold discs, layered discs, high-density discs) and there are varying opinions on the listening pleasure! But we’re here to bring all those quandaries together.
Here at eil.com we have a nice range of Audiophile pressings to suit everyone’s taste and pockets.
LINDA RONSTADT Heart Like A Wheel (2006 US exclusive limited edition 10-track LP pressed on 180gram VIRGIN VINYL, originally released in 1974, and Ronstadt’s 1st commercial breakthrough, reaching #1 on the Billboard chart, including her unique interpretations of ‘When Will I Be Loved’, ‘You’re No Good’ and ‘I Can’t Help It If I’m Still In Love With You’, produced by Peter Asher, with musical backing from such industry heavyweights as Sneaky Pete Kleinow, Russ Kunkel and Emmy Lou Harris. Housed in an individually numbered stickered picture sleeve, in a hype stickered re-sealable bag with a ‘Cisco Music’ gold sticker seal on the back CLP-7049)ALBERT KING & STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN In Session (25th Anniversary Deluxe Edition UK/EU triple album 3-LP mastered by Paul Blakemore with lacquers cut by Jeff Powell and pressed on 180-gram black vinyl. The complete 1983 performance by the iconic blues duo featuring Born Under A Bad Sign, Pride And Joy, Texas Flood, and more. Recorded live for television at CHCH-TV studios in Ontario, Canada in 1983, this is the only known recording of Vaughan and King playing together. Housed inside a triple gatefold picture sleeve with hype sticker, factory sealed. “…a blues jam for the ages!” Recommended).ART BLAKEY & THE JAZZ MESSENGERS A Night In Tunisia (Blue Note Classic Vinyl Series 2024 UK/EU limited edition 5-track stereo LP pressed on 180-gram audiophile vinyl at Optimal Media in Germany, mastered from the original analogue tapesby Kevin Gray at Cohearant Audio. A Night In Tunisia opens with a fiery version of Dizzy Gillespie’s famous composition which was a staple of the band’s live set. The rest of the five song set showcased beguiling new band member originals including Shorter’s “Sincerely Diana,” Timmons’ “So Tired,” and two tunes by Morgan: “Yama” and “Kozo’s Waltz.” Picture sleeve with hype sticker, factory sealed).THE KINKS The Kinks Are The Village Green Preservation Society (Sealed 2018 UK/EU 50th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition Box Set for their 1968 album masterpiece. This expanded edition features 172 tracks spread across three LPs, three 7-inches & five compact discs. The LPs feature the original 1968 album remastered in stereo & mono & pressed on 180gram Vinyl, plus a replica of the rare Swedish edition LP featuring alternate tracks & mixes. The three 7-inch singles feature replica international picture sleeves, the five CDs contain unreleased tracks & versions, including out-takes, demos, live sessions & band interviews. The large format 52-page hardback book contains extensive liner notes, interview quotes, essays & photos, plus 2 posters, 6 glossy photographs, a gig ticket, Pye Records advertising card & sheet music. All housed inside a lavish textured blue, gold & embossed picture box, this collector’s copy remains sealed & unopened in the gold hype stickered shrinkwrap, the contents are Mint & unplayed. A truly deluxe experience which befits the iconic status of The Kinks’ greatest musical achievement…)TOM PETTY & THE HEARTBREAKERS Long After Dark (Expanded Deluxe Edition 2024 US/EU 22-track double album 2-LP, newly remastered and pressed on two 180-gram black vinyl records, featuring You Got Lucky, Change Of Heart and Straight Into Darkness, plus 12 rediscovered tracks, 7 of which are previously unreleased featuring Never Be You. Gatefold picture sleeve with new liner notes by David Fricke, hyp esticker & factory sealed. Recommended).
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