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Blue Note 45rpm reissue

I am suprised that I can't find much discussion concerning the new Blue Note 45rpm reissue's from Music Matters. I got my first two and they are wonderful! Very quiet and dynamic. Solid classic jazz. Sound stage is deep and on a few occasions I jumped up because of a noise in my kitchen, (off the music room), or a knock on the door only to find out that the sound stage has expanded further into the room. Anyone else try these out or heard any other offerings than the first two?
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rushton
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I've found that, for me, this will always be the case... :-) Wish that it were not.

I cannot have all the music, vinyl, that I want. Yet.
Too many Speakers Corner Mercury reissues also coming out to commit to the entire Blue Note series coming from both Music Matters and Analogue Productions. And then there are wonderful things like the Kavi Alexander recording of Ry Cooder and V.M. Bhatt. Ah, well... Never thought I'd see the day of a wonderful vinyl resurgence like we're enjoying.
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ontjesr
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I concur with all and was hesistant to subscribe to the reissues, but, hell you only live once and these are like someone pointed out treasures you'll cherish.
As Davt points out, I too have muted my system as I think I hear something outside the record -- only to find that knocking or whatever has subsided.
I now know it's coming when I play the record, and yet, I find myself muting again.
Amazing recordings. Can't wait for the Hank Mobley issue.
dan_ed
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Are most of these mono? Is there a "best way" to order the lot of them?
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davt OP
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Dan_ed, check the web site, www.musicmattersjazz.com, they address the mono vs. stereo well. I am not sure if they are still taking subscription orders or not, they were very helpful when I called. The site also discusses their special jackets etc.
dan_ed
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Thanks Davt! I signed up while the wife wasn't looking. No biggy, she'll be happy I'm not spending mega-bucks on equipment this time. :-)

The mono vs. stereo "issue" is addressed on the website. It doesn't matter much to me but may provide an excuse for acquiring a good mono cart and mounting it on my second arm.

I think for folks like me who aren't well versed in jazz this is an excellent way to go.
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