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This is the 2021 Radiation Roots reissue with four bonus tracks. Probably my favorite of the non-Studio One albums Jackie Mittoo recorded. This pressing doesn't sound too bad, but the high end is a bit muted, not as crisp as it could be. Other than... See full review

Forty years after it was released, MILESTONES might still be the best double LP Jerry Lee Lewis compilation out there. The focus is primarily on his recordings for Sun, but some of his country sides from the late 1960s and a couple of tracks from the... See full review

Superb introduction to the music of Hank Williams, with over 50 minutes of music in glorious mono. No complaints with this pressing, it's flat and quiet, and the songs sound as good as they probably ever will. My copy was purchased new, and it plays... See full review

One of the great pairings of singer and producer in reggae music would have to be Junior Byles and Lee Perry. This 1987 Trojan compilation includes all ten songs from 1972's BEAT DOWN BABYLON and adds four additional tracks, three of which appear in... See full review

A raw, loose, unpolished electric Chicago blues session, recorded in the summer of 1966, performed by one hell of a band. This 1967 pressing sounds fine, but the stereo mix is a bit wonky, with Hutto's vocals placed left of center. Bass is very well... See full review

Another top-tier Classic Vinyl Series reissue. Herbie Hancock features prominently alongside Hutcherson, and the version of his "Maiden Voyage" is a standout. This pressing is mighty fine, the clarity and detail of the instrumentation is impressive, ... See full review

One of the greatest original Jamaican dub albums. Killer pressing, with deep, heavy bass, crisp percussion, and a very rich, textured, full-bodied soundstage. My copy plays like new, with no noticeable surface noise.

The compilation title is a bit misleading, capitalizing on Elvis Presley's fondness for Crudup, but not really an accurate description of the pure Mississippi blues presented here. This is, however, a great retrospective of Crudup's RCA period,... See full review

"Porterville" and "Walk On The Water" are the standout originals on CCR's debut album, and their distinctive sound is already firmly in place. Good sound on this pressing, very full-bodied, with ample low end and a rich, immersive soundstage. My... See full review

Kick-ass debut album from one of the greatest American bands of the 60's. Even at this early stage, they were a powerhouse group. This 1968 stereo edition sounds perfectly fine, with solid range from top to bottom, but the mix sounds a bit... See full review

Tight set of Louisiana blues, with old friend Phillip Walker contributing some tasty guitar fills. "Black Cat Bone" was clearly designed for the dance floor, with a beat that veers dangerously close to disco. This pressing is solid, with good levels... See full review

Very good pressing, especially for a record packing over 50 minutes of music. My copy plays nice and clean, with faint surface noise for the first few revolutions of each side.

MACKA FAT is a classic Jackie Mittoo album, and this pressing sounds excellent. Highlights include "Ghetto Organ" and "Happy People", which uses the same rhythm as Burning Spear's "This Population". A few other rhythms also appear on records by The... See full review

I'm aware of the convoluted origins and misleading title of this double LP, and this pressing is also a bit of a mess.

Many songs end abruptly: eight of the eleven tracks on the first record, the "Carnegie Hall" LP, the exceptions being "Kind Of... See full review

Short but solid set of roots, not as stellar as Miller's work with Augustus Pablo, but still very good, and Miller is in fantastic voice throughout. MIXED UP MOODS was distributed in some territories worldwide by Island Records, but there aren't many... See full review