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James Taylor reissues?

Hi,
I am a huge James Taylor fan. My favorite albums, in no particular order:
"Live" (the 2 CD set)
"That's Why I'm Here"
"Other Covers"
"One Man Band"
"Never Die Young"
"October Road"
"JT"
I have these on a mix of original vinyl releases and standard CD. I see that Music Direct has a number of these as Mobile Fidelity and other reissues on CD, SACD and vinyl. I was wondering of any of them are worth picking up on their sonic merits, i.e., because they sound appreciably better then the standard issue versions. I can't do SACD because I don't have a player but I'm sure others would like to know of those sound especially good (or not).
Thanks!
rebbi
rebbi OP
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Metralla,

Hi. No. There's a fairly recent CD of his called "One Man Band," recorded live at an old theater in New England somewhere. Fine, if not spectacular sound, and some really wonderful performances. The remake of "My Traveling Star" from "October Road" is particularly good. I think I bought it in Starbucks, of all places. I believe it's on the Hear label. Well worth seeking out.

Sabai, can you describe the cover of the CD you're talking about so I'm sure we're talking about the same thing? I was browsing on Amazon last night and think I may have seen that CD you're talking about...
sabai
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Rebbi,
Sorry -- can't find it.
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tomcy6
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"One Man Dog" is from 1990. The cover is James poling a small boat with a dog right at his feet.

I have the Audio Fidelity gold cd and regular cd of "Mud Slide Slim". The Audio Fidelity is an improvement. It sounds more vivid with better detail.
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tomcy6
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I made a mistake there. "One Man Dog" is from 1972. The cd was reissued in 1990.
lindisfarne
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You're a big JT fan and you don't list his 2 best efforts...Sweet Baby James and Mud Slide Slim? I understand you can't argue "taste" but I'm very surprised. Have you heard those?
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