Whats on your turntable tonight?

e, my three favorite labels are Decca, Harmonia Mundi and Lyrita. With most of their recordings, these three labels capture exceptionally natural and realistic renderings of acoustic performances.

A common denominator for Lyrita and Decca is Kenneth Wilkinson, a recording engineer whom I greatly admire when allowed to follow his own aesthetic values, as is most consistently reflected the work he did for Lyrita. What an incredible legacy.
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1's and 0's...

Jim Hall - "Hallmarks: The Best Of" [Concord/Telarc 2CD '06] Collection from Milestone and Concord Jazz albums circa '71-'01
Joe Henderson - "Page One" [Blue Note RVG ed. '63/'99] Wonderfully enjoyable set featuring Kenny Dorham and McCoy Tyner
The Kelly Brothers - "Sactified Southern Soul" [Excello/AVI '96] Fantastic collection of Sims and Excello label singles from lesser-known 60's three-piece vocal group
The Mad Lads - "In Action" [Collectibles/Rhino '66/'99] Volt album reissue + 4 bonus tracks sweet Memphis group soul, sheer perfection and original demented cartoon cover art
Bach: Cello Suites - Ralph Kirshbaum cello [Virgin Classics 2CD '94/'99]

Rushton, once again I agree with you 100%, and I would add Hyperion and Proprius to my favorites. For the combination of high quality recordings and performances it is hard to beat the London/Decca/Argo label. The K.Wilkinson pressings of course are most revered. You know to look for a "G" at the end of the stamper number? G= Kenneth Wilkinson.

Just got a EMI/Angel 45rpm of Respighi "Pines of Rome".This may be the best Angel I have heard. Incredible dynamics and very fine playing of a exciting piece.Complete with birds chirping!
The new DIY SUT is really working!

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e, we continue to agree about Hyperion and Proprius. Over the years, I've tended to watch for certain recording engineers and have rarely been disappointed with the work by a number whom I value highly, starting with Kenneth Wilkinson. See the following thread on Labels and Recording Engineers to which we've both contributed in the past.

As to the Decca stamper letters, I believe "G" stands for Ted Burkett, one of the best Decca mastering engineers. See Arthur Salvatore's comments about the "G" "W" and "K" mastering engineer designations.

Cheers,

Rush, I stand corrected. I have read your posts that you so thoughtfully have written. Mr. Salvatore's web site is a regular stop for me. I agree with him in most ways and he responds to emails.
It would be nice to get together sometime and listen.I am sure we would both enjoy ourselves.

cheers

e