Sinatra / Capitol Sound Quality: A Jolly Christmas (1957)

I'd like to get that too, but the listings on Amazon are unreliable. How did you establish that it was the right one before buying?

 

Have the Amazon reseller confirm the details in [post=7017075]this post[/post] by email.

 

Thanks for that clarification, RS.

What about sound quality on this one? Is this pressing worth seeking out? And, if so, what would one expect to pay for a NM copy?

 

Does this CD

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005GK6QC0/ref=ox_sc_act_title_6?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER

have the same mastering as this CD?

http://www.amazon.com/Jolly-Christm...=sr_1_6?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1319471302&sr=1-6

I have the latter, so I assume I don't need the former? Thanks1

 

They're both the (lousy) Norberg mastering.

 

I don't have time to go though 13 pages but I have a mint gray label of A Jolly Chistmas, if anyone needs a WAV of a track for comparison, I'll be glad to assist.
How's that new 180 gram pressing sound?

 

So what could I expect from a gray label LP with deadwax W1-894-D5 / W1-894-N7 ? Is this worth picking up?

 

If it's in decent condition it should sound wonderful!

 

Thanks, Paul. I knew you would know!

One more: W1-394-N15 #2 / W2-894-N17 ?

 

Others may disagree, but I say if you can find an original US issued (CA or PA) gray label in really good condition BUY IT!

 

I am by no means a Sinatra expert like many others here just a Sinatra lover. However, my understanding is that the Letter 'D' in the runout indicates a Los Angeles pressing with tape masters and the Letter 'N' indicates a New York pressing with tape dubs. The lower the number follwing the letter is the earlier pressings. If there is a #2 afterwards I believe it indicates the mother number...others can jump in if I am incorrect here Randy

 

Thanks Matt...I knew I could count on one of our resident 'Sinatra' experts to chime in and provide further details. This is great information for those of us still trying to get some original Capitol material. The same matrix info works for the original Nat King Coles issues as well. One question tho....would the '9 o'clock mono 2nd pressings be from the same tape masters and thus have the same SQ as the Gray label pressings? Randy

Lastly.. Does N actually mean a pressing from Scranton, PA rather than NY?

 

Now this information is exactly what I mean when I talk about the value of this forum. I never knew this about the 'anvil'. Thanks again Matt!

 

I could swear I have at least one LP of something pressed in LA, with a NY cut for at least a side. I'd have to dig around to see what though....

 

thats odd.
My gray label pressing is W1-894-D7 - W2-894-N7

This one sounds killer, it's a keeper.

 

For anyone in or near L.A. Amoeba has a sealed copy of last year's Record Day LP for $16.99. It ain't the gray label but it sure plays nicely and has a silent platter.

 

Ok so the RSD version is not worth getting?

 

It is a wonderful alternative with a silent platter if you cannot find a NM gray label.

 

Quoting my own post from a year ago.. My now 16-year-old son and I just finished kicking off this year's Christmas season with a playing of "Jolly Christmas"! Happy Thanksgiving!

 

That story is every bit as heartwarming as it was last year! I'll start out The Season tonight by playing side one of my gray label and just sit back, marvel, and give thanks again for being able to own such a brilliant copy!