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What are your go to LP's for evaluating new gear or new tubes?

I have several that I use but Mannheim Steamroller is nearly always in the mix. Does anyone else still listen to them or is it just me?

billpete
billpete OP
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@flash56 

I don't mind this at all. I'm enjoying it since I've been an avid listener of Cat Stevens for at least 55 years. My wife is also a big fan. He is/was a truly unique talent, being gifted a fantastic voice and multiple musical and artistic talents. 

My 180G has the barcode 42284 23521. Below that is the number 842 352-1 and beside that is LC00407 and the Island insignia. To the left it states P 1970 Universal Island Records Ltd. C 1970 Universal Island Records Ltd.

If there may be more info inside the gatefold, I can take the cello off. I've just left it on to preserve it. The label on the record is another sunray pink rim Island label that says made in the EU. In the wax, appears to be A33 842 352-1 S1 320

billpete OP
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oops, repeating myself :)

flash56
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@billpete

I found it! It is not a remaster. It is a 2004 reissue on 180g vinyl. It may have included an insert advertising other Universal albums. Some did and some didn't. It was released in the UK and Europe. 

Is your regular Island copy of TFTT pressed in the UK? Is it a pink rim palm tree label? I assume that it is a gatefold. It will probably be printed in small font on the inside in one of the corners underneath the "I" logo which may be pink or white. If it isn't. It would be my guess that it is a UK pressing. There were many reissues with pink rim labels between 1971 - 1972 out of the UK.. A couple of them were not gatefold. If it was not pressed in the UK. It would be my guess that it would say which country somewhere.on the cover or labels.

Thanks for taking the time to check for me.

billpete OP
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Yes, my 180G says EU and 04 sounds about right. I know that I bought it a long time ago. One of the first things I ever bought from Music Direct. When I lived in IL, I could order one day and get it the next. 

Yes, my regular Island copy is from the UK. It is a gatefold very glossy outer cover, very dull and rough inner paper. The record sleeve is blue paper with pink writing. Says island records ltd. basing street london w11. Has a patent number and says MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN. I don't find any dates other than the original date of 1970. It does say Freshwater in blue writing on the back cover. Also has the number ILPS9135. The record label is palm tree, Island, sunray and pink rim.

 

bassbuyer
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The new Steely Dan LP reissues are excellent.  They just came out with Katy Lied.    Aja was so well produced back in the day too.  Great test of vocals and instruments on your system.  

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