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Bob Dylan - Highway 61 Revisited (Mono)

Mobile Fidelity’s version grants slightly greater stage width but somewhat collapses the depth. The reissue also touts more bass weight and enjoys more dynamic punch. Consequently, it makes the original LP sound almost delicate.

- Murat Aktar – President of Sterling Sound

Sterling Sound has been on the top floor of the Chelsea Market building since the late 90s, but all that is about to change. We sat down with Sterling Sound’s president Murat Aktar to talk about Sterling’s history, their upcoming move out of NYC, where they are going, and why so many music production and […]

- Ryan K. Smith – Mastering Engineer at Sterling Sound

Ryan Smith, a mastering engineer at Sterling Sound, sat down with us to talk about what he does as a mastering engineer, the differences in mastering for vinyl and mastering for digital, and how he got started out in the industry.

The War on Drugs - A Deeper Understanding

The production … glows with an analog warmth absent from many of the early 80s albums that inspired the project. It doesn’t hurt that Greg Calbi mastered the album at Sterling Sound.

Mitski - Be The Cowboy

Be the Cowboy emerges as Mitski’s boldest and most playfully lively album to date, but at its core, it remains a thoughtful work about the games our head can play on us.

The Jimi Hendrix Experience - Are You Experienced

When listening to this album I think of this band or music: Jimi Hendrix was like no other guitarist or songwriter. While listening, I think of some of his imitators, especially Robin Trower. More often I recall a pivotal figure in jazz, Charlie Parker, who changed the course of the music. Also, Hendrix’s use of […]

Ramones - Ramones

Sourced from Sean Magee’s 2016 high-resolution stereo remaster, the lacquers for the vinyl were cut at half-speed by Miles Showell at Abbey Road Studios. It reveals more of the recording’s midrange energy than the ‘76 edition.

The Stooges - The Stooges

… the group was ahead of its time in almost every way—even extending to its avoidance of destructive editing techniques. Yes, the album is loud, but it retains an alluring dynamic snap. Nothing gets lost in the mix, and each instrument and voice maintains body and texture. The Stooges is not “audiophile” quality by any means, but such an approach wouldn’t have been appropriate.

Patti Smith - Horses

While I prefer the original pressing’s sonics, finding a near-mint copy with a decent cover costs well in excess of $50. Because the remaster is considerably less expensive and free of the occasional wow and flutter on the original, the Speakers Corner LP makes for an easy recommendation.

Joe Walsh - The Smoker You Drink, The Player You Get

Naturally, I was skeptical about what more could be done to improve it. After listening extensively to Analogue Productions’ 2016 reissue, I admit remastering engineer Kevin Gray has hit another sonic home run. His “do no harm” restoration approach helps explain why this graveyard-quiet, 200-gram pressing is a gift to Barnstorm fans.

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The War on Drugs - A Deeper Understanding

Mitski - Be The Cowboy

The Jimi Hendrix Experience - Are You Experienced

Ramones - Ramones

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Bob Dylan - Highway 61 Revisited (Mono)

- Murat Aktar – President of Sterling Sound

- Ryan K. Smith – Mastering Engineer at Sterling Sound

The War on Drugs - A Deeper Understanding

Mitski - Be The Cowboy

The Jimi Hendrix Experience - Are You Experienced

Ramones - Ramones

The Stooges - The Stooges

Patti Smith - Horses

Joe Walsh - The Smoker You Drink, The Player You Get

- VINYL DEAL OF THE DAY: 100% Analog 80’s Reissues from Intervention!

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