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Best Recording of Traffic: Low Spark

I have just about worn out my copy of this great LP (Polygram's 1990 release of the original 1971 recording). I can't seem to find an "audiophile" pressing, and only a very limited supply of the Polygram release.

Is their a better pressing of this album? For God's sake, i hope i don't have to go to digital. The intro of the percusion at the beginning of Low Spark of High Heeled Boys has to be one of the greatest moments in recorded music!
jeffreybowman2k
jeffreybowman2k OP
216 posts
 
johnjbarlow: thanks for advice. i will be in touch.

armstrod: that's the moment (shaking the "tree") that i am talking about. that is my favorite moment of recorded music -- and i have only listened to it on vinyl. when i get new/upgraded equipment, that's the first thing i play to test the difference. you are lucky indeed to have seen that performed live.
audiofeil
4,011 posts
 
Well I own both and have never done business with Barlow or Better Records.

The original Island recording, SW9306, is better than the MO-FI version. The MFSL is a little quieter but the Island has better dynamics.

The MFSL is very good but not "killer".

Crime of the Century is killer.
qdrone
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I would do a favorite searches for this on Ebay and just wait. I'm sure an original import will turn up sealed in a few months and then bid. It probably will go for about the same price of a sealed MFSL copy. Be patient,this album sold millions,theres one out there.
jeff_jones
418 posts
 
Anybody understand the meaning of the title track? I've burned many a brain cell trying.
jeffreybowman2k OP
216 posts
 
jeff_jones: the meaning of "Low Spark of High Heeled Boys"
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