Buddy Holly Questions for Steve

I just picked up "For The First Time Anywhere". Certainly interesting, but it doesn't seem to quite have the same "magic" that FTOMT has. The notes mention "Transferred from the original 1955-1958 Master Tapes", but the quality seems a tad lacking in places, and Brown Eyed Handsome Man and (especially) Bo Diddley seem to be taken from disc.

What's the story behind this one, Steve?

Also, you've mentioned that for FTOMT, the Norman Petty sessions were "perfect" and were simply flat transfers. Well, what about the other stuff, from Bradley's Barn, Bell Sound, and the Pythian Temple? Did those require more work?

 

Probably one of the best investments you could make is to pickup a copy of the MCA "Heavy Vinyl" "Buddy Holly" from a few years ago. Not only is the packaging absolutely superb, but the sound is great too. In fact, I prefer the LP to the "From the Original Master Tapes" CD, especially on the acoustic tracks ("Everyday"). I think that this LP is still widely available from the high-end LP mail order sources.

BTW: Even though the LP states that it was "digitally remastered", I have been assured that it is actually analogue mastered.

 

Can anyone tell me if there is an audible difference between the Japanese and later US releases of Buddy Holly's "From The Original Master Tapes"? I just saw a new/sealed one @ eBay that is catalog no. MCABD 5540. Thanks

 

Ralpho, do a search on "buddy" or "holly" in the archives and you'll find that this has been discussed at great length on several occasions.

In summary the answer is basically "no".

Also don't buy it on ebay. I think you'll get much it cheaper at www.absound.ca.

 

Thanks for the Link and the info peter! Wow A&B Sound prices are excellent! Looks like this one's Out-of-Stock for now

 

Try this one:

http://www.hmv.com/