Sinatra / Capitol Sound Quality, etc.: "Frank Sinatra Sings for Only the Lonely" (1958)

The Larry Walsh mastered concept album CDs were issued from 1987–1992.
The Bob Norberg remastered CDs were issued from 1998–2002. (He also did the soundtrack CDs in 1989).
See this Sinatra Family Forum post: Compact Disc Release Dates.

Note: The versions on iTunes are the latter Norberg remasters (NOT recommended).

 

Well that means I'll have to re rip eventually lol but I only listen on ipod, phone and basic systems so do u think the Walsh vs Norberg still matters?

 

Yes.

Note that even the Walsh digital remasters of the mono albums are not perfect (i.e., not pure mono). Larry added additional stereo reverb to some of these. Check Matt's (@MLutthans) Capitol Scorecard and associated pages for album-by-album specifics.

 

Finally got a hold of a copy of the recommended dutch stereo pressing from the seventies (The Frank Sinatra Story Vol. 8), a bit noisy but wonderfully sounding. Snagged a copy from ebay in good condition a week ago, and ironically another copy in NM on discogs just a few days later. Haven't recieved the NM copy yet, so enjoying my noisy copy in the meanwhile, outshines my mono MFSL in my opinion although the latter is no slouch! I really like the stereo mix on this album as Mr. S isn't as "forward" in the mix, but rather sounds more in line with the orchestra. I will probably try to sell my mono MFSL to fund other vinyl purchases, as this somewhat rare stereo pressing will be the only one I need when I listen to this album

 

After placing the request, one of the members here offered me his. Just received it today. Thanks all!

 

I'm still waiting for my copy I ordered on Discogs (from a new Austrian seller) about 4 weeks ago now.

 

Hopefully you'll get yours soon, it's easily worth the wait! And if not, my current copy might be of your interest when I have recieved the other one, I don't need two

 

That was a single...nothing to do with this album.

I'd better put the wink, because that's going to read too dry...

 

@MLutthans just passed out!

 

If anyone is looking for the MFSL mono LP, there’s one in near mint condition on eBay for a good “Buy It Now” price. It just went up.

 

Thank you! I just grabbed it!

 

Unfortunately, the one I ordered finally arrived, and it was ridiculously noisy, even after a cleaning. Appreciate the offer to sell your noisier copy, but I'd like to find a quiet copy as well! In the meantime, I just bought a copy of the MFSL mono.

 

Excellent. I’m glad someone here got that copy on eBay. It was going for a great price. It’s such a great record. Enjoy!

 

Sorry to hear that! I haven't cleaned my "noisy" copy yet, will probably sound better after a thorough cleaning. If you change your mind just send a PM! In any case, the MFSL mono is really good, I did as you and bought mine to have something while trying to track down a clean dutch stereo pressing, will try to sell my mono now.

 

A VG+ copy of the Dutch FS Story Vol. 8 vinyl is on its way to me from the UK. I’m excited to hear this after all the research and recommendations from this thread, and @MLutthans excellent webpage! FINALLY get to hear It’s a Lonesome Old Town in its original stereo mix glory.

 

When does the new vinyl come out for this album? Been waiting since the 100 year celebration started.

 

Never. It very likely won’t happen.

 

Would love to see it next year for a 60th anniversary.

 

I’ve had the UK Dell version for a few years, but Side 1 is pretty noisy. Here’s hoping my new purchase will bring a better overall listening experience.

 

My guess is this.

 

Somebody once mentioned that on the "Gone with the wind" track from the mono Mo-fi, you can hear Frank slowly disappear on the last repeating lines at the end of the song. That's true! But can somebody tell me if this was also the case on the original mono release or is that on the mo-fi mix only?
Can't imagine that they did that on the original release. Because they did just the same ending in "One for my baby" which is the track that directly follows "Gone with the wind". From a dramatic point of view not very clever...

 

Just a reminder: The mono mix was made in-studio during recording. It cannot be undone, and MoFi does not remix. As usual, the MFSL mono version should be the “Original Master Recording” (i.e. mix).