Diana Krall - New Vinyl - Good sound - Poor Vinyl

I TRIED THE LP TWICE!! FIRST HAD THE WHITE VINYL,I THOUGHT IT WAS VERY NOISY SENT IT BACK, I WAS THEN ADVISED TO TRY THE 200GM BLACK IT WAS TERRIBLE, MADE THE WHITE SOUND PRISTINE. I AM NOT SURE IF THERE IS ANY QUALITY CONTROL DURING THE PRESSING BUT I AM SURE THERE IS NO QUALITY CONTROL AT THE RELEASE..

There are a lot of variables that can affect the quality of an LP record. Vinyl purity and formulation, how the stampers are produced, how many LPs are produced from a stamper before it is replaced, the air quality and cleanliness in the production area and so on. And that all takes place before you ever take the shrink wrap off the album at home.

I've heard some wonderful LPs and some terrible ones. Same with CD material, though the technical issues that plague a bad CD come from different directions. The problem is that vinyl is not a guarantee of great sound. I share your frustration when you get some great music that comes on an LP that is full of pops, clicks and surface noise. Really annoying.

you are not alone in your findings. I have the white vinyl and while it sounds great (as does the CD, so I am to beleive the recording is great), the ball seems to be dropped by Classic Records.

I for one will think again before buying their product. Seems that the marketing gimmick is to put whatever quality on a heavy slab of vinyl.

I collect Japanese Lps, and can speak from experince, it is not the weight of the vinyl, as Japanese Lps are very thin and light, but to me sound superior in almost every case.

My copy is bad as well.

Sent mine back to Acoustic Sounds recently as well as the new Norah Jones LP..Both had the same poor quality Vinyl issues. So bad it was pathetic. In speaking with Brad, he mentioned its a known issue. Supposedly, Classic Records is aware and will be issuing new copies later this summer. I asked if RTI was to blame for the poor pressings, but he didnt think so, since RTI does many other labels as well...In the mean time I just bought the CD's to enjoy the music..But, the whole quality issue at Classic is just ashame.