Youtube sound aside...to me this is the real deal. Hard to accept much else after hearing the real deal..
i still prefer the mono version 1959 i made myselft a video in my youtube chanel, of the mono vinyl riped hear for yourselft so what: kind of blue Miles Davis original mono
No, not a fold - it's a new mono remix from the 3-track session tape, whereas the original mono LP was cut from the 1st gen mono session tape. CBS NY in 1959 ran both full-track mono and 3-track tape machines, each with their own signal paths.
What do I care? I’m not trying to play along Seriously though, Kind Of Blue, The Doors S/T, the early Bee Gees albums, pretty much anything by the Mamas & Pappas, etc. is all wickedly off pitch and yet they all sound so right. I have a mono 6-eye and a 1971 stereo repressing and both of those are my go-to copies, even over my MFSL 45 (which sounds excellent in its own right). I have never once thought about which side is off pitch while playing it because the music sounds so fantastically involving.
I use to be more a fan of the mono. That stereo clip I referenced changed my mind. I should say that stereo clip from a first pressing. It just has a lot of life and bite to it. Listening and comparing again, imo, the presence and detail of the bass and piano together at the beginning is much better in tonality with the stereo lp.
understand but i like more the speed of the mono in the beguining and the drum and cymbal sound at minute 1:30 sound more concentrate to me the way i like it; anyway both are great just everybodys taste is different, i also listen to the stereo (hdversion) version i have both
Best sounding CD 35 DP or the MFSL CD sounds better than the LP Edition. Another go to is the 50th anniversary SBM CD Best Sounding LP: is the Classic Quiex SVP, my second go to is the original 59 6 eye the earliest versions they say you can hear the mistakes in the recording.
Im more interested, if possible to the mono versions, but the cd original mono didnt like so much i guess for now is the mono hdtracks; I dont know any other mono that beat this one exept the 1959 mono needle drop, but is a needle drop, no realy my go, but i guess i have no choice
I have never heard a bad sounding Kind of Blue. So maybe the best is the one you are listening to Tim
I bet another remaster is on the way Ps the nono mother lackers must me somewhere? The album was mastered using mono microphones
For digital: original mono mix: Mono box CD or HDtracks download original stereo mix (not speed corrected): 35DP 1st Jpn pressing original stereo mix (speed corrected): Mastersound Gold CD first stereo remix: Sony SACD 2nd stereo remix: HDTracks download multichannel mix: Sony SACD
Is the mono HDTracks download the original mono mix? I may be mistaken, but I thought I read that it technically wasn't (although mixed with the intention to replicate the original mono mix as closely as possible).
the mono hi-re is also my number one now, exept the mono needle drop that is nr1 with headphones ps. i made a tread there i make the sound comparitions of this album, for those interesting
I haven't heard the MFSL SACD. I am happy with the Sony SACD for the 1st stereo remix/multichannel mix.
I purchased the recent (2010 stereo) Sony/Legacy vinyl of Kind Of Blue at Barnes And Noble yesterday, and I'm really pleased with this pressing......it's flat, clean, and well packaged. I'm loving the sonics on this one, as I'm on my third listen. I was able to get 25% off the sticker which put me under $20. If your looking for a nice alternative to the pricey Columbia 6- eye, Classic, or MFSL, I recommend.
There are good versions of it in blue vinyl, it's the Classic Records ones. There are 2 version 180g and 200g version. The 180g version is actually more rare than the 200g version. Classic used blue vinyl for the test pressing of the 180g cut. They had the blue pellets, so they decided to run about 100 of them. I know this because I bought the 180g version, it was only available from Classic Record's website. When the reneged limiting the blue vinyl edition and released a 200g version, they actually sent an apology letter. It included a decal that that stated read something like "Classic Records 180g". You were supposed to put it on your copy. I can't remember exactly. What makes the 180g Blue vinyl special, is that they are actually the earliest Classic Records pressings of the corrected speed versions. Classic considered them test pressings, then decided to just sell them. I don't have the record anymore. I used it as part of a trade to get the Led Zeppelin Road Case at a discounted price. I included the letter and the decal as provenance for the record. I never opened it, so I felt had to provide some proof of what the pressing was. If you look at Discogs, they have the pressings all messed up. They list the 180g as being released in 2002. This is wrong and it's obvious because Classic also repressed 200g black in 2002. The 200g was limited to 500 copies. I have too many copies of this album. I still have a couple of versions of the Classic releases. I have the Slipcase Sony SACD and the MoFi 45 rpm. I also have Kevin Grey mastering on blue vinyl, it was an Amazon 2016 Prime Day exclusive. Before anyone asks, these all sound really good. I think my had would spin if I ever tried to do a comparison. If you were looking for a good copy, I would suggest buying the SACD if you want digital, MoFi if you are into flipping discs, and the earliest Classic if you want both corrected and uncorrected. If you just want a corrected speed version, get the Classic 200g. If you like swapping record, Classic had the Single Sided 45 rpms. And I guess, if you can't afford or find those get the Kevin Grey cut.
Erm.. what is the best digital version of Kind Of Blue cos' I don't really like crackles and pops and clicks and hiss...
I cant find the Kevin Grey master for this album. Can anyone point me in the right direction. ? Please
