Sweepstakes

London Maroon Cartridge and StylusTimer Sweepstakes

Analog Planet Staff  |  May 7, 2021

Register to win a London Maroon Cartridge (Value $950.00 ea) and a StylusTimer (value $19.95) we are giving away.

According to the company:

"The legendary London (Decca) cartridge is known for its extraordinary and unmatched musicality, delivered by its unique transducer design. With a StylusTimer (2021 Stereophile Recommended Component) you can track cartridge break in-time, total stylus time, and the time you spend enjoying music, while preserving your system’s sound quality and protecting your records from damage from a worn stylus."

[This Sweepstakes is now closed.]

Album Reviews

John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band The Ultimate Collection—John Breaks From The Beatles

Michael Fremer  |  May 6, 2021

The Ultimate Collection
John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band
 
UMG 602507354299 6CDs, 2 Blu-ray disc Deluxe Box Set/ 2 180g LP Set (0602507354541)
Produced by: John and Yoko and Phil Spector (original LP), Yoko Ono (Reissue Box Producer)
Engineered by: Phil MacDonald, Richard Lush, John Lickie (sic), etc.
Mixed by: Remixes: Paul Hicks, Rob Stevens and Sam Gannon
Mastered by: Simon Gibson, Paul Hicks; Vinyl Mastering: Ale Wharton at Abbey Road; Raw Studio Mixes: Ryan K. Smith at Sterling Sound
 
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SOUND
At a time when “all you can eat” music almost force feeds us with more content than any of us can possibly consume, and “table hopping” seems to be the order of the day, it may seem counterintuitive to serve up a multi-course meal like John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band The Ultimate Collection— a 6 CD, 2 Blu-Ray deep dive remixed set that explores the deepest recesses of John Lennon’s pivotal and most consequential album.

Primary Category: 
Album Reviews
Category: 
Album Reviews
Artist: 
John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band
Album: 
The Ultimate Collection
Cred Label: 
UMG 602507354299 6CDs, 2 Blu-ray disc Deluxe Box Set/ 2 180g LP Set (0602507354541)
Cred Prod: 
John and Yoko and Phil Spector (original LP), Yoko Ono (Reissue Box Producer)
Cred Eng: 
Phil MacDonald, Richard Lush, John Lickie (sic), etc.
Cred Mix: 
Remixes: Paul Hicks, Rob Stevens and Sam Gannon
Cred Mast: 
Simon Gibson, Paul Hicks; Vinyl Mastering: Ale Wharton at Abbey Road; Raw Studio Mixes: Ryan K. Smith at Sterling Sound
Michael Fremer
At a time when “all you can eat” music almost force feeds us with more content than any of us can possibly consume, and “table hopping” seems to be the order of the day, it may seem counterintuitive to serve up a multi-course meal like John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band The Ultimate Collection— a 6 CD, 2 Blu-Ray deep dive remixed set that explores the deepest recesses of John Lennon’s pivotal and most consequential album.

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"All-Star" Live "Kind of Blue"/UHQR Panel Discussion Saturday, May 8th Noon CST!

Michael Fremer  |  May 5, 2021

Join Acoustic Sounds' "All Star" live panel discussion Saturday May 8th at 12:00PM CST (Central Standard Time, 1:00PM EST, 10:00AM PT) with Acoustic Sounds/Analogue Productions/QRP's Chad Kassem, Mastering Engineer Bernie Grundman, Classic Records founder Mike Hobson, 45 RPM Audiophile's Michael Ludwigs, QRP Plating Wizard and Finebuilt press operator Gary Salstrom and AnalogPlanet Editor Michael Fremer when we discuss "all things Kind of Blue and UHQR followed by a Q&A.

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R.I.P. (Record In Peace) Legendary Recording Engineer Al Schmitt

Michael Fremer  |  May 4, 2021

Legendary recording engineer, producer, mixer and all around great person Al Schmitt died last week at 91. He was still working at the end of his life. The multiple Grammy winner engineered albums for Bob Dylan, The Jefferson Airplane, Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles, Diana Krall, Sam Cooke, and on and on in an illustrious career that began as a child in his uncle Harry's New York City recording studio where he did odd jobs including cable cleaning.

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Analogue Productions Launches 25,000 Copy UHQR Miles Davis Kind of Blue

Michael Fremer  |  May 3, 2021

It's the best selling jazz album ever, one of the most influential too, arguably the one that produced a shift from riffing on chord based tunes to modal excursions that gave musicians newfound improvisational freedom. Cynics and the selfish will react to yet another Kind of Blue reissue by claiming that "everyone" already owns a copy but of course that's not true. And no one owns a 200 gram UHQR Clarity vinyl copy pressed one at a time on a manual Finebuilt press.

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Craft Recordings Announces Record Store Day Dozen Exclusives

Michael Fremer  |  Apr 29, 2021

Craft's Record Store Day Dozen includes the first ever vinyl release of John Martyn's 1998 blues covers album The Church With One Bell as well as a deluxe edition of the indispensable 1966 3 LP set Chicago/The Blues/Today! originally on Vanguard.

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Classic Album Sunday, Bowers & Wilkins Partner to Spotlight in Weekly Video Series U.S. Record Stores

Michael Fremer  |  Apr 29, 2021

The 12-Part "Behind the Counter 2021" video series debuts today and continues weekly 12pm EDT with 11 additional installments available of Classic Album Sundays' various Internet platforms. These are short, fun videos well worth watching, though on the first one debuting today the guy kind of disses buying a good pressing and says "whatever" as long as it's physical. He needs a wake up call!

Album Reviews

Ringo Starr Wants To Zoom In  On The Unloving World

Nathan Zeller  |  Apr 28, 2021

Zoom In
Ringo Starr
 
Roccabella/UMe Records B0033349-01 LP
Produced by: Ringo Starr, Bruce Sugar (co-producer)
Engineered by: Bruce Sugar
Mixed by: Bruce Sugar
Mastered by: Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman Mastering, Los Angeles, CA
 
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SOUND
“Peace and love” is the defining mantra of Ringo Starr, one of two surviving Beatles. It’s sappy, cheesy, and agonizingly overused, but in all seriousness, it’s a message the world desperately needs. Though there’s a lot to hate, love is, in my mind, the true meaning of life. Keep in mind, I say this having learned it from others, namely the musicians I admire. Ringo, now 80 years old (he really doesn’t look it), is one of many who gather conclusions from a long, rich life. It’s here, on this EP, where the superstar shares his wisdom.

Primary Category: 
Album Reviews
Category: 
Album Reviews
Artist: 
Ringo Starr
Album: 
Zoom In
Cred Label: 
Roccabella/UMe Records B0033349-01 LP
Cred Prod: 
Ringo Starr, Bruce Sugar (co-producer)
Cred Eng: 
Bruce Sugar
Cred Mix: 
Bruce Sugar
Cred Mast: 
Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman Mastering, Los Angeles, CA
Nathan Zeller
“Peace and love” is the defining mantra of Ringo Starr, one of two surviving Beatles. It’s sappy, cheesy, and agonizingly overused, but in all seriousness, it’s a message the world desperately needs. Though there’s a lot to hate, love is, in my mind, the true meaning of life. Keep in mind, I say this having learned it from others, namely the musicians I admire. Ringo, now 80 years old (he really doesn’t look it), is one of many who gather conclusions from a long, rich life. It’s here, on this EP, where the superstar shares his wisdom.

News

Creed Taylor Documentary Now In Production

Michael Fremer  |  Apr 28, 2021

The Snapshots Foundation just announced a documentary now in production on the legendary 91 year old American record producer Creed Taylor.

News

HIGH END Munich 2021 Postponed Until May 2022, Show Covid19 Victim

Michael Fremer  |  Apr 27, 2021

The parallel event, the IPS – International Parts + Supply, is also postponed

The HIGH END 2021 trade show, planned to take place in Munich from September 9 to 12, 2021, has now been moved to May 2022 due to the ongoing impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. The HIGH END SOCIETY Service GmbH reached this decision after a reassessment of the current situation and in close cooperation with the Board of the HIGH END SOCIETY e.V.

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