At this moment I can only think of three. I'm taking this seriously and some of my favorite recordings are what I have recorded and not commercially available. So, here it goes:
1) Dave Brubeck- "Gone with the Wind", 6 eyed Columbia in Stereo. 360 also sounds great. I believe this album came out prior to "Take 5". However, it is a terrific album and gets played more often than "5". Just, listen to those drum skins!......................................................
2) Grateful Dead- "American Beauty", Warner Bros. "Green Label" I have had this album on the other Warner Bros. labels and believe me until you hear a mint "Green" you don't know what you are missing. Also, I think that due to the accoustic nature of the compositions in lends towards a sweet, solid and clean sound. I swear I'm listening to the master tape. It is that good!............................
3) Bill Berry-"For Duke", Direct to Disc, MK Records. Put this on your table and turn out the lights. In front of you unfolds and real band in real space. I play this for "newbies" that wonder what it is always about. Afterwards, I give them the mop to clean up the mess. And, from that day on they "get it"!............................
*** All of the above are recommended on vinyl only. I don't have any 96/24 or SACD. And, I haven't heard a standard CD that compares to what turntable can do. That's not to say that I don't enjoy my cd's. I do! But, that is not what the post is about. I'll submit my next 2 after further serious consideration. BTW, Great post!
