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It goes from bad to worse on the Hoffman forums. Someone over there is posting about off-centre spindle holes.

Reminder to self to dig back out the Contemporary mono vinyl. :rsmile:

Forget 'The Office', this one is too close to reality for comfort for those of us who work in IT/engineering operations .

http://jazzlabels.klacto.net/xanadu.html plenty of good looking stuff there! The 'Complete Xanadu Live at Montreux' would make a really nice Select.

Wayne Shorter 'Schizophrenia' (BN Liberty stereo) - signed by the Man himself on the back.

Northsea Fest? and belated congrats to the Great Mr Moody !

Is this the 'red' swingline?

Just got hold of a copy. Initial impressions are good - very much focused on the various albums as distinct from Mobley the individual (although there is coverage of a recent interview with Cedar Walton towards the end of the book). Now to read..

Count Basie 'Basie Meets Bond' (UK United Artists mono factory sample)

A load of 'my dick's bigger than yours' stuff going on at that board - as in 'my subscription number is lower than yours'. Jeez..

Hang on in there with the vinyl. Some 'snap crackle and pop' is a fact of life, although totally agree that gouges are a no-no. The right LP on the right system is nirvana - trust me I've added a powered phono stage this week which raises things to another level and brings out an incredible richness in the sound. To get that on CD (not sure it's possible) would likely cost a King's ransom.

Oh heck, sorry to hear that. Which McLean title is that? - 'Bluesnik' on Music Matters is not due until next month so I guess that must be the 'Capuchin Swing' on AP? I don't have any of the APs so can't comment on them (have a fairly good original of 'Capuchin' so not tempted with that one). The Music Matters titles I have are the Blakey 'Big Beat', 'Parlan, Kenny Drew and Donaldson 'LD + 3'. The only problem has been the flaw on one side of the Drew and Music Matters have said they have put a replacement to one side to send out with my next batch. They were very helpful when I mentioned the problem. There's been a bit of 'ungluing' of one of the covers too but I can live with that, especially with the nice foldout with the Francis Wolff photos in there. What a shame. If these QC issues were picked up at source they would have an exceptional product. Hopefully it will get there.

Based on the reports on this site, looks to be more of a serious issue with the AP pressings than MM. The problem on one of my disks was a tiny score mark on the last track of one side, sounded for a couple of clicks only. No danger of vinyl disappearing anytime soon. More likely to be CDs.. ( I jest ) In fact just spinning the 'Speakin' My Piece'. A fine pressing, crystal clear (although probably unforgiving if your deck isn't up to it). Hopefully they can get the QC problems sorted out - particularly for the AP series (haven't heard any of these yet and don't subscribe).

Bring back 'Applause' pressings I've had one minor flaw on 4 Music Matters LPs which have so far been sent. MM have already sorted out a replacement for me.

and don't ask for it like a Scottish friend of mine did - 'Je prendrais la poutain' (to much mirth from the locals)

Big John Patton 'Boogaloo' (BN Rare Groove)

Ornette Coleman 'Chappaqua Suite' (UK CBS 2LP)

Good news. Hopefully he's not signed up with any of those sharks Tiscali, Orange and Virgin. Semaphore is quicker !

Brilliant. This is even better than 'Mosaic Grade A' There's a nerd at the place I work who once sent an email round complaining about people bursting bubble wrap in the office. The outcome of course was that people then started doing it more often.

Back briefly to post in '3 names' a few days ago (March 20th) but now missing in action again.

About 2 minutes in on the tune 'I Remember Britt' I think (will have to check). She's in the middle.

Miles Davis 'Live Evil' (UK CBS 2LP)

Hmm - there's a lady on the front row of the Morgan performance sat in the middle who looks quite a bit like the picture of Helen Moore on page 233 of Tom Perchard's book. I wonder?

Horace Silver's group with Andy Bey from the same show ! Horace

Credit Clip This clip has the intros/credits for the various musicians. The 'Soul' programme was shared with a performance by Horace Silver's group, hence the lineup. Some nice Mickey Roker drumming to kick things off. Lots of black leather jackets and afros !