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The zip archive for each album contains: the audio files for each track in lossless FLAC format, with 24-bit samples @ 96 KHz, and also images of the front and back covers. No guarantee how long the links will be valid, so get them while you can.
These albums were remastered to have the best listening experience over loudspeakers.
Technical Information:
Turntable: VPI Scoutmaster.
Cartridge: Hana SH
Phono Preamp: Cambridge Audio Alva Duo
ADC: MOTU UltraLite Mk5
Capture Software: AlpineSoft VinylStudio Pro
Cleanup And Remastering Software: iZotope RX and Ozone
LP Cleaning Machines: VPI 17 and KLAudio - KD-CLN-LP200
NOTE: Clicking on the album covers below will take you to the DropBox download page for the album. Click on the download icon ⭳ in the upper-right corner of the DropBox page to get the zip file.
As far as we know, there are two Paul Mark albums whose stereo versions have never been released in a digital format. Even the Japanese two-for CD from Oldays Records is monaural. We needed to change this situation. For your listening pleasure here are Paul Mark's East To West and Golden Melodies From Japan.
UPDATE: Okay, thanks to Gerard, I found a stereo version of East To West on Apple Music from 2006. I never saw if before because it was blocked from accounts in the USA. The one on Apple Music is obviously an LP rip, but, for various reasons, ours sounds a lot better. 😉
[Update Feb 29, 2024: Fixed a few things in Ahmad Jamal - Macanudo album.]
[Update Mar 6, 2024: Fixed a couple of clicks that snuck by at the end of track 2 in Paul Mark - East To West.]
Paul Mark And His Orchestra
1961 – East To West (Stereo)
Imperial – LP 12057
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More info from Ambient Exotica and Discogs.
Paul Mark, His Orchestra And Voices
1962 – Golden Melodies From Japan (Stereo)
Imperial – LP 12075
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More info from Ambient Exotica and Discogs.
Ahmad Jamal
1963 – Macanudo (Stereo)
Argo – LPS-712
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More info from Ambient Exotica and Discogs.
Pete Terrace Quintet
1956 – Invitation To The Mambo (Monaural)
Fantasy – 3-215
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More info from Discogs.
Robert Maxwell, His Harp And Orchestra
1963 – Shangri-La (Stereo)
Decca – DL 74421
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More info from Discogs.
This is such a splendid series of posts. You sure do a great blog. Many thanks.
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DeleteFor me is this stereo
ReplyDeletePaul Mark - East To West & Golden Melodies From Japan 2cd
When I put the music in Audacity i see stereo
Thank you for the heads up. I updated this blog post with the new information.
DeleteAs always amazing work. Thank you.
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