What are you listening to and WHY might anyone be interested? (Vol.IX)
Posted by: Richard Dane on 01 January 2013
With 2013 upon us, it's time to start a fresh thread. I've gone back to an earlier thread title because often the "why" is the most interesting part of the post.
Anyway, links:
Volume VIII: https://forums.naimaudio.com/di...nt/12970396056050819
Volume VII: https://forums.naimaudio.com/di...6878604287751/page/1
Volume VI: https://forums.naimaudio.com/di...ent/1566878604097229
Volume V: https://forums.naimaudio.com/di...ent/1566878605140495
Volume IV: https://forums.naimaudio.com/di...ent/1566878605795042
Volume III: https://forums.naimaudio.com/di...ent/1566878607309474
Volume II: https://forums.naimaudio.com/di...ent/1566878606245043
Volume I: https://forums.naimaudio.com/di...ent/1566878607464290
Third time a charm.
This Monitor reissue rocks!
Beatles Beat. On Odeon vinyl, blue label.
Not sure when it was pressed, but it has A-1 and B-1 matrix #s.
15th April 1964 according to The Beatles German discography if the Cat no is Odeon O 83692 (mono).
If not and it is in stereo early 67.
Beatles Beat. On Odeon vinyl, blue label.
Not sure when it was pressed, but it has A-1 and B-1 matrix #s.
15th April 1964 according to The Beatles German discography if the Cat no is Odeon O 83692 (mono).
If not and it is in stereo early 67.
Thanks ewemon,
I'm using the Goldmine Album Guide and it covers only US pressings. My copy is in stereo. The matrix no is Side 1 "04363-A-1", Side 2 "04363-B-1". The catalogue no is "1C 062-04 363". I'm not great reading matrix nos, but figured the A-1, B-1 indicated a first pressing. However, I bought this album new in a record shop in Ohio in 1981. I guess it sat unopened for a long time.
Best of Cream. On Polydor vinyl.
I realize Cream was not the best recorded group, but I expected more out of this s/h purchase, an import to me. The vinyl is VG+ but it sounds like crap. I have Cream on CD and this crappy vinyl sounds like it is due to both poor recording (over-recorded, over-loaded mics, low-grade tapes or equipment) and poor mastering or pressing. Any opinions from those across the pond appreciated 
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Agnes Obel - Aventine: bought it after a tip of a member here .... very nice album. Her voice is excellent. Type of music is a bit Folk but also reminds me even to Ennya
EST Viaticum
Laura Veirs Warp & Weft
On CD:-
Peter Gabriel - 4 (or Security)
This live album chronicles the "ten years later" 1989 reunion of the Tom Robinson Band for a European tour. Robinson (bass, lead vocals) is joined by Danny Kustow on lead guitar, Mark Ambler on keyboards, and Steve Creese (replacing Dolphin Taylor) on drums. The set list covers the TRB's hits and familiar songs, of course, but, not surprisingly, given the topical and political nature of Robinson's material, some updating has taken place. For example, "The Winter of ‘79" is actually sung as "The Winter of '89," and most of the lyrics have been revamped to reflect recent events: the fall of the Berlin Wall, etc.
and a sample...
Over the Rhine - Drunkards Prayer
Haven't listened to this in a long while. Great songs. They recorded this in their home.
Same here with B minor Sonata
This is worth a punt for the cover alone! £6.99 + free postage for the vinyl from Amazon.
Latin Jazz 
Some more Over The Rhine - Changes Come. Live album.
Original Vertigo Swirl vinyl. I think I originally bought this album as a teenager for the cover as much as for the music. Oh the hormones of youth! The music is excellent also.
Again original Vertigo Swirl vinyl. Contains a great version of Willie The Pimp.