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TheVinylPress.com

As some of you know, I have been pursuing vinyl and audio for a long time, and recently decided to write about it. I launched a site called http://TheVinylPress.com which is devoted to older records that deserve renewed attention. The site launched quietly last month with a feature about the U.S.Library of Congress audio-visual restoration archive, and the latest installment features an inteview with Olav Wyper, the creator of the legendary Vertigo Swirl label. For now, this is a labor of love. I hope you find something worthwhile.*
Bill Hart
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*N.B. The powers that be at Audiogon gave me permission to start a thread about the site.
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whart OP
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Palasr: thanks for posting that- I hadn't seen it before, and I can see where the author comes out the way he does; we probably assign slightly different priorities to what we hear, our systems are undoubtedly different, etc. But, more in common, I think, than different. Interesting also, that it appears roughly at the same time as my piece. Must be something in the air.
I didn't buy the Steve Wilson remix on vinyl until it was released as a stand-alone item.
best,
bill hart
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Haven't heard the Wilson reissue yet, but I'll likely pick one up for comparison; I thought he did an outstanding job on 'Benefit'. Personally, I find it tough to beat the Classic Clarity 45 - my understanding is that the tapes used were Ian Anderson's personal safety copies which had never been played prior to Classic's reissue.
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Just posted: an overview of various pressings of Rickie Lee Jones' debut album. http://thevinylpress.com/rickie-lee-jones-self-titled/
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The quirky, great Warren Zevon at his peak, with a host of great players and terrific sonics: http://thevinylpress.com/warren-zevon-excitable-boy/
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THAT is the real stuff Whart. RLJones...absolutely spot on. You are way ahead to all these useless monthly record "recommendations" from online or print "mags"...
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