Mancini, Henry - Charade - Hot Stamper

Mancini, Henry - Charade - Hot StamperThis vintage Living Stereo pressing has the kind of Tubey Magical Midrange that modern records can barely BEGIN to reproduce. Folks, that sound is gone and it sure isn't showing signs of coming back. If you love hearing INTO a recording, actually being able to "see" the performers, and feeling as if you are sitting in the studio with the band, this is the record for you. It's what vintage all analog recordings are known for this sound. If you

"I've Grown Accustomed To Your Face

*NOTE: There is a significant warp on both sides that is not audible in the least

this is the best album he ever made

The credit must go to Fennel along with the brilliant engineering team at Mercury

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You never see those earlier titles because the best sounding copies are unusual and very hard to find

It’s still fresh and “cutting edge” (if I can use that term) over fifty years after its release

"Streetlife Serenader

What We're Listening For On Down In L

" plays Mint Mint Minus to EX++

and sweet up top

They're front and center where any recording engineer worth his salt -- Ken Scott in this case -- would put them