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AnalogPlanet Radio’s WFDU HD2 “Peter, Paul and Mary” Show Streams Now
Michael Fremer  |  Sep 19, 2016  |  2 comments
While the name of today’s show is “Peter, Paul & Mary”, it doesn’t feature any of that folk group’s songs. Instead, the songs are by artists whose name begins with either Peter, Paul or Mary. Also there are a few songs with Mary in the title and one, with a “Paul” name and a “Mary” in the lyrics (I’m sure you can figure out which that is!).

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Stream AnalogPlanet Radio’s Revolver 50th Anniversary+Spoon+Super Furry Animals WFDU HD2 Radio Show
Michael Fremer  |  Sep 12, 2016  |  8 comments
August marked the 50th anniversary of the UK release of Revolver.
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Limited Edition Version of ABKCO's Rolling Stones Mono Box Set to Include 7" Singles Bundle
Michael Fremer  |  Sep 12, 2016  |  10 comments
ABKCO announced today a limited edition version of The Rolling Stones In Mono box set (15 CDs or 16 vinyl LPs) bundled with a set of nine extremely limited Rolling Stones 7” vinyl singles.

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AAA VinylAlbum Reviews
The Beach Boys: The Final Nine Analogue Productions Reissues
Michael Fremer  |  Sep 09, 2016  |  27 comments
Analogue Productions recently completed one of the major reissue projects in modern vinyl playback history with the release of the final eight Beach Boys albums in both mono and stereo.

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Ortofon Switches From Boron to Sapphire Cantilevers
Michael Fremer  |  Sep 08, 2016  |  20 comments
Ortofon recently announced a switch from Boron to Sapphire cantilevers on all but its more expensive "Exclusive Series" (photo is of original Boron cantilevered Quintet).

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Album Reviews
"Josh At Midnight" Reissued by Ramseur Records
Michael Fremer  |  Sep 03, 2016  |  11 comments
Fred Hellerman's obituary appeared in today's (Sept. 3, 2016) New York Times. Hellerman was the last surviving member of The Weavers, the folk group that helped usher in what became known as the "folk revival" of the late '50s and '60s.

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What I Learned Visiting Elite Audio Systems In San Francisco
Michael Fremer  |  Sep 01, 2016  |  17 comments
"Why would you fly to San Francisco for one day?" friends asked when I told them recently that I was visiting Elite Audio Systems for a one day in-store appearance and flying home the next day.

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A Special Three Hour WFDU HD2 Tribute to Rudy Van Gelder Streams Now
Michael Fremer  |  Aug 29, 2016  |  13 comments
Here's a special three hour AnalogPlanet Radio WFDU HD2 tribute to the late Rudy Van Gelder that aired today. Below in the set list but not inserted in the list are the many segments of an on-air interview pianist/musicologist Ben Sidran conducted during the mid 1980's with Rudy Van Gelder used here with Sidran's permission.

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Album Reviews
"Sunshine Seas" by New Zion w. Cyro Will "Trip You Out"
Michael Fremer  |  Aug 26, 2016  |  12 comments
The last time we heard from the adventurous Jamie Saft, he'd released The New Standard an all-analog straight ahead jazz trio album engineered by the great Joe Ferla.

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News
Rudy Van Gelder Dead at 91
Michael Fremer  |  Aug 25, 2016  |  15 comments
Legendary recording engineer Rudy Van Gelder passed away today at age 91. The great jazz engineer and friend to many musical greats began his recording career as an amateur enthusiast in 1952, using the living room of his parents' Hackensack home at 25 Prospect Avenue, Hackensack, New Jersey.

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