Hey, I'm looking for the highest quality recordings from the following Artists:


Chet Baker

Billie Holiday

Eva Cassidy

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Try Better Records. They are kinda expensive but you get a very good sounding album. I have been very satisfied with the 20+ albums I’ve received from them.

‘They are not an investment. You probably could not sell them and get your money back but you have a great sounding album.

Joe Nies

"Chet Baker Sings is the one I have my eye on"

This appears to be unobtanium, but would unquestionably be a "holy grail'

of golden year LP pressing.

1954 45 RPM pressing on the Pacific Jazz label.

Pacific Jazz label was an audiophile pressing before things became an audiophools hobby.

If you can find this in mint condition-start a thread to brag about the accomplishment.

Chet Baker – Chet Baker Sings (1954, Vinyl) - Discogs

Play this on your vintage all tube Marantz setup with Altec/JBL horns accompanied with your favorite Scotch.

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If seeking Vinyl (LP), start with original pressings on original labels.

There is plenty of time to delve into re-Issue(s) and re-Masters.

 

Happy Listening!

Eva Cassidy most certainly did cut at least one LP. I own a copy but can’t tell you the title because I’m away on vacation. As for Chet Baker, look for him on any West Coast jazz album, e.g., Riverside, or with Mulligan, Konitz, Pepper, etc. I personally don’t care for his singing. You’ve gotta develop these tastes for yourself. None of us can tell you what albums by what performers you will like best.