This sampler was originally released in 2008 to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Thorens company. Six LP sides feature 27 songs from the classical, blues, rhythm & blues, jazz and female vocals genres, selected by Acoustic Sounds owner Chad Kassem and the audiophile (classical) recording experts at Reference Recordings.
Each of the tracks is excellently interpreted, perfectly recorded and flawlessly mastered. For the tenth anniversary of Quality Record Pressings, Kassem has decided to bring this outstanding release to market once again.
The triple album comes in a gatefold cover with liner notes by Michael Fremer.
Tracklist
Side 1 - Female Vocalists
1. Show Biz Kids - Rickie Lee Jones
2. Nobody's Buying - Nancy Bryan
3. Angel From Montgomery - Susan Tedeshi
4. The Spider And The Fly - Myra Taylor
5. Low Spark Of High Heeled Boys - Rickie Lee Jones
Side 2 - Classical (Reference Recordings)
1. Rimsky-Korsakov: Dance Of The Tumblers, from The Snow Maiden
2. Mozart: Piano Concerto #21 in C, K. 467
3. Jack End: Blues For A Killed Cat
4. Stravinsky: The Firebird Suite, 1919-Finale
Side 3 - Blues (APO Records)
1. Driving Wheel - Little Hatch
2. You Had Quit Me - Wild Child Butler
3. I'll Be Around - Jimmie Lee Robinson
4. Last Night - Eomot RaSun
5. Walking Thru The Park - Big George Brock
6. The Sun Is Shining - Harry Hypolite
Side 4 - Rhythm & Blues
1. I'll Take You There - The Staple Singers
2. Theme From Shaft - Isaac Hayes
3. Mr. Big Stuff - Jean Knight
4. Rock Me Right - Susan Tedeschi
5. Just Won't Burn - Susan Tedeschi
Side 5 - Jazz
1. Sounds Unheard Of - Shelly Manne
2. The Alternate Blues - Clark Terry, Freddie Hubbard, Dizzy Gillespie
3. September Song - Chet Baker
4. My Foolish Heart - Bill Evans
5. 'Round Midnight - Wes Montgomery
Side 6 - Jazz
1. Abangoma - Hugh Masekela
2. Stimela - Hugh Masekela
Recording information:
Title: The Wonderful Sounds Of Quality Record Pressings
Artist: Various
Genre: Jazz
Media: 3x 180g LP Vinyl Stereo 33rpm, Reissue, . Mastered from Original Master Tape. High Quality Vinyl
Label: Analogue Productions
Cat#: APP-147
Released: 2022 in US
EAN: 753088014710
Discogs rel.#: 25397983
