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Suggestions for 45 rpm purchases?

I was ready to purchase a few 45 rpm records and I thought I'd get some recommendations from the Audiogon gang since these are a fair sized investment(generally $50+). I listen mainly to jazz and classical but please leave recommendations in any category. I apologize if this has been covered before but I couldn't find anything when I did a search.
Thanks in advance for your input.
mitchchavis
mknowles16
101 posts
 
Please put me in the wierd statement category. I purchased Louis Armstrong's 45. The rendition of St. James Infirmary was outstanding. However,I won't buy another 45 rpm album.

For me, the pleasure of a album is enhanced by the presentation of the tracks. After repeated listening, their order begins to tell a story (or perhaps, I begin to create a story).

In my opinion,the 45 album is a vehicle to showcase equipment and not a way to immerse oneself into the music.

When I want to exercise my legs, I go to the gym and do squats.
dougdeacon
3,338 posts
 
Albert,
Now you've sent me shopping again. I really love the Classic 33rpm issue of 'Time Out', even the cymbals, but if the 45 is that much more involving and present...

Mknowles16,
Certainly there is a ton of music where interrupting the narrative flow to change sides more often would be disturbing. Mahler on 45's would be insufferable. For really involving, intense listening to shorter pieces however, I love them. Maybe I'm the weird one!
4yanx
1,576 posts
 
I will second Albert's suggestion of the Time Out '45. Very nice, indeed. I will also disassociate myself from the "production" camp - basically because I don't have a clue what they mean. I happen to think that a majority of the 45's sound incredible - why would I want to avoid that? The only drawback I can see is the one Mknowles speaks to regarding the "story telling" on an LP. Sometimes that just can't be broken up - shhhh CD lovers will hear us! :-)

Even a good number of the older '45's - singles from other LP's and some going way back that were produced only as singles - sound pretty damn good, providing you can find them in decent shape.
mknowles16
101 posts
 
Dougdeacon-

Everyone involved in this pursuit needs help. Seriously.

As you like intensity, I absolutely recommend the 200 gram version of Satchmo Plays King Oliver (ST-91058). Played at a trumpeter's normal volume, i.e. loud (apologies to you trumpet players)this is a shockingly emotive production.
scubabiker
7 posts
 
Fantasy series of Sonny Rollins -"Way Out West". It is the best sounding recording I have ever heard!
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