Analogue tape versus vinyl

[topoxforddoc]

Yes the Mk. IV Deccas were some of the best cartridges Decca made. I have an SC4E, and wouldn't be without it. 'Dusty in Memphis' is a superb recording: a copy of which should be in everyone's collection.

Barry, it is indeed a fabulous recording. The Analogue Productions 45 rpm reissue is really excellent. That's why I chose it for the comparison, as I felt that it was about as good a LP pressing, as one can get.

[Mike Reed]

Have just spotted this; more for the mention of 'Dusty in Memphis' being such a superb recording. I have a relatively recent reissue on the 'Grey Men With Beards' label, and I can't play it. Terrible (or non-existing?) s.q., and not a brilliant surface either. Actually, it's simply dull; very dull!

Now I suspect that it's the crappy label issue and may be done cheaply by sticking a mic. in front of speakers, but I find it hard to equate this with its superb original, or even derivative re-recordings.

[struth]

Have just spotted this; more for the mention of 'Dusty in Memphis' being such a superb recording. I have a relatively recent reissue on the 'Grey Men With Beards' label, and I can't play it. Terrible (or non-existing?) s.q., and not a brilliant surface either. Actually, it's simply dull; very dull!

Now I suspect that it's the crappy label issue and may be done cheaply by sticking a mic. in front of speakers, but I find it hard to equate this with its superb original, or even derivative re-recordings.

yup thats the one you dont want... its not great is it..... price wise it should be about £60 for the 45rpm AP version.