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Good bass test tracks on vinyl

I am searching for good test tracks especially good bass test tracks. I have new speakers that will go as low as 18hz but I am having trouble with finding lps with low frequency...or at least tracks that I can think of. If you can help me think of some let me know.

Thanks, jb2455
jb2455
richard_stacy
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This is off topic a bit, it's not vinyl. If you have the ability to play 24/192 files, the new Dark Knight Rises soundtrack (Hans Zimmer) from HDTracks is seriously dynamic and has bass to the deepest, darkest regions of the netherworld. Oh my. It will truly let you know if your rig has a set. It's fun but be careful!
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mapman
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"get thy bearings". By Donovan on essential Donovan has very nice clean acoustic upright bass.

In "tsunami" by Dvbbs and Borgeus the throbbing synthesized bass as the tsunami hits is awesome.
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sbank
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Ray Brown - Soular Energy (Blue if you can find it)
Dead Can Dance - Into The Labyrinth

For great recording of classical acoustic bass(accompanied by just organ)
Gary Karr ‎– Adagio D'Albinoni (Cisco) This LP always bring the house down, especially the audio nerds!

Cheers,
Spencer
martykl
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The Hunter by Jennifer Warnes and The Bright Mississippi by Allen Toussaint are both examples of good music with well recorded bass. Neither will approach 18hz, but - beyond a pipe organ - no acoustic instrument really does.

For electronic music, you'd have to ask other folks as most isn't my cup of tea. However, you could try to chase down an old copy of Phillip Glass' "Etoile Polaire" (North Star). Not for every taste, but a significant work in the "trance music" movement.
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slaw
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Tony Joe White "Hoodoo" (vinyl)
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