Any thoughts on differing CD REISSUES: Mono/Stereo Martin Denny, Esquivel - Tiki Music

R rupe33 Tiki Socialite DC Metro Area (MD) Joined: Dec 08, 2004 Posts: 375	R rupe33 Posted posted on Fri, Sep 30, 2005 6:56 AM That's a cool question... and one I've had to give some thought to before responding. My partiality to vinyl stems purely from growing up with it and the memories attached to that: sneaking down to the record store after Mom had dropped me off at the Library, buying two 45s a week with my allowance, etc. That being said - these records can be hard to come by, and when found they're not often in good shape. My pursuit of exotica has led me to buy the CDs when available, and the LPs of things that haven't been re-released. It's a judgment call, but the convenience & sound quality of the CDs (and the ease with which I can get them into the iPod) outweighs the nostalgic joys of the vinyl for me. Others may have their own take on this; I'm curious as to your thoughts - the above is just my take on this, your mileage may vary. Back to PRIMITIVA - some of the tracks on the Rev-Ola reissue frankly sound as if they've been taken directly from vinyl, as there are some pops recorded into the CD. I've sent an email to the company asking if this is indeed the case, as it's not mentioned on the packaging at all. Will post anything I find out. [ Edited by: rupe33 2005-09-30 06:58 ]

That's a cool question... and one I've had to give some thought to before responding. My partiality to vinyl stems purely from growing up with it and the memories attached to that: sneaking down to the record store after Mom had dropped me off at the Library, buying two 45s a week with my allowance, etc.

That being said - these records can be hard to come by, and when found they're not often in good shape. My pursuit of exotica has led me to buy the CDs when available, and the LPs of things that haven't been re-released. It's a judgment call, but the convenience & sound quality of the CDs (and the ease with which I can get them into the iPod) outweighs the nostalgic joys of the vinyl for me.

Others may have their own take on this; I'm curious as to your thoughts - the above is just my take on this, your mileage may vary.

Back to PRIMITIVA - some of the tracks on the Rev-Ola reissue frankly sound as if they've been taken directly from vinyl, as there are some pops recorded into the CD. I've sent an email to the company asking if this is indeed the case, as it's not mentioned on the packaging at all. Will post anything I find out.

[ Edited by: rupe33 2005-09-30 06:58 ]

Post #189841 by rupe33 on Fri, Sep 30, 2005 6:56 AM