Marillion – An Hour Before It’s Dark (2022) [Blu-ray + Hi-Res]

Marillion – An Hour Before It’s Dark (2022) [Blu-ray + Hi-Res]
Blu-ray | MPEG-4 AVC Video | DTS-HD Master Audio / LPCM Audio
Hi-Res | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 96kHz | Stereo & Multichannel
No Scans
Total Size: 37.5 GB (BD) + 8.42 GB (Hi-Res) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Earmusic | EU | Cat#: 0217175EMU | Genre: Progressive Rock
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Eric Alexander Quartet – Gentle Ballads III (2014) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Eric Alexander Quartet - Gentle Ballads III (2014) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Eric Alexander Quartet – Gentle Ballads III (2014) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD-ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
DSF-Tracks / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Total Size: 2.31 GB (ISO) + 2.25 GB (DSF) + 1.11 GB (FLAC) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Venus Records | Japan | Cat#: VHGD-36 | Genre: Jazz

Since arriving on the jazz scene, Eric Alexander has turned into one of the busiest tenor saxophonists, recording prolifically for labels in the U.S., Europe, and Japan, in addition to his participation in the all-star band One for All. Continue reading “Eric Alexander Quartet – Gentle Ballads III (2014) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Various Artists – Accuphase (Special Sound Selection 2 For Superior Equipment) [2011] [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Various Artists - Accuphase (Special Sound Selection 2 For Superior Equipment) [2011] [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Various Artists – Accuphase (Special Sound Selection 2 For Superior Equipment) [2011]
[Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD-ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
DSF-Tracks / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Full Scans Included
Total Size: 3.07 GB (ISO) + 2.96 GB (DSF) + 1.25 GB (FLAC) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Octavia Records Inc. | Japan | Cat#: SCD-2 (TGGS-206) | Genre: Jazz, Classical
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Various Artists – Accuphase (Special Sound Selection For Superior Equipment) [2007] [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Various Artists – Accuphase (Special Sound Selection For Superior Equipment) [2007] [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Various Artists – Accuphase (Special Sound Selection For Superior Equipment) [2007] [Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD-ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
DSF-Tracks / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Scans Included
Total Size: 3.08 GB (ISO) + 2.99 GB (DSF) + 1.26 GB (FLAC) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Octavia Records Inc. | Japan | Cat#: SCD-1 (TGGS-124) | Genre: Classical, Jazz
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Frank Bungarten – Girolamo Kapsberger: Libro Primo 1611 (2021) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Frank Bungarten - Girolamo Kapsberger: Libro Primo 1611 (2021) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Frank Bungarten – Girolamo Kapsberger: Libro Primo 1611 (2021) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD-ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
DSF-Tracks / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Stereo & Multichannel
Total Size: 3.51 GB (ISO) + 10.4 GB (DSF) + 4.10 GB (FLAC) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: MDG | Germany | Cat#: MDG 904 2200-6| Genre: Classical

Once again, Frank Bungarten has delved into the exciting history of guitar making, following the two previous projects, each of which was awarded an “Opus Klassik”. Now it is the bowed guitar, equally impressive visually and acoustically, that the artist documents for the first time in a recording. Continue reading “Frank Bungarten – Girolamo Kapsberger: Libro Primo 1611 (2021) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Lynyrd Skynyrd – Second Helping (1974) [2011, Japan Limited Edition, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Lynyrd Skynyrd - Second Helping (1974) [2011, Japan Limited Edition, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Lynyrd Skynyrd – Second Helping (1974) [2011, Japan Limited Edition, Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD-ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
DSF-Tracks / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Full Scans Included
Total Size: 1.54 GB (ISO) + 1.52 GB (DSF) + 748 MB (FLAC) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Universal | Japan | Cat#: UIGY-9506 | Genre: Southern Rock
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Collective Soul – Disciplined Breakdown (1997) [Official Digital Release] [2022, Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res]

Collective Soul - Disciplined Breakdown (1997) [Official Digital Release] [2022, Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res]

Collective Soul – Disciplined Breakdown (1997) [Official Digital Release]
[2022, Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res]
Hi-Res / FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 96kHz & 192kHz | CD-Quality / FLAC Tracks / 16bit / 44.1kHz
Total Size: 3.37 GB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Craft Recordings | Genre: Alternative Rock
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The Beach Boys – The Very Best Of The Beach Boys: Sounds Of Summer (2003) [2022, Expanded Edition] [Official Digital Release]

The Beach Boys - The Very Best Of The Beach Boys: Sounds Of Summer (2003) [2022, Expanded Edition] [Official Digital Release]

The Beach Boys – The Very Best Of The Beach Boys: Sounds Of Summer (2003) [2022, Expanded Edition] [Official Digital Release]
3x Discs | FLAC Tracks / 16bit / 44.1kHz
Total Size: 1.42 GB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Capitol Catalog MKT | Genre: Rockabilly

Originally released in 2003 with 30 tracks, UMe has updated the classic Sounds Of Summer compilation by The Beach Boys. The Expanded Edition features 80 key tracks from their storied career (all newly remastered) with 24 new stereo mixes, including two first-time stereo mixes. Continue reading “The Beach Boys – The Very Best Of The Beach Boys: Sounds Of Summer (2003) [2022, Expanded Edition] [Official Digital Release]”

Norah Jones – Come Away With Me (2002) [2022, Japan Limited Edition, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Norah Jones - Come Away With Me (2002) [2022, Japan Limited Edition, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Norah Jones – Come Away With Me (2002) [2022, Japan Limited Edition, Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD-ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
DSF-Tracks / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Full Scans Included
Total Size: 1.88 GB (ISO) + 1.85 GB (DSF) + 850 MB (FLAC) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Blue Note / Universal | Japan | Cat#: UCGQ-9029 | Genre: Vocal Jazz
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Frank Zappa – Zappa / Erie (2022) [Official Digital Release] [CD-Quality + Hi-Res]

Frank Zappa - Zappa / Erie (2022) [Official Digital Release] [CD-Quality + Hi-Res]

Frank Zappa – Zappa / Erie (2022) [Official Digital Release] [CD-Quality + Hi-Res]
Hi-Res / FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 96kHz | CD-Quality / FLAC Tracks / 16bit / 44.1kHz | Digital Booklet
Total Size: 12 GB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Frank Zappa Catalog | Genre: Rock

Three complete shows from the Vault based on appearances made in and around the Vaultmeister’s home town of Erie, PA: Edinboro College and Gannon University ’74 with Erie County Fieldhouse ’76. Also includes bonus tracks from the same tours. Three separate band line-ups, newly mixed from the original 4-Track tapes by Craig Parker Adams and mastered by John Polito at Audio Mechanics. Historical essays by Dan Schell & Joe Travers. Continue reading “Frank Zappa – Zappa / Erie (2022) [Official Digital Release] [CD-Quality + Hi-Res]”

Dire Straits – Money For Nothing (1988) [Official Digital Release] [2022, Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res]

Dire Straits - Money For Nothing (1988) [Official Digital Release] [2022, Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res]

Dire Straits – Money For Nothing (1988) [Official Digital Release]
[2022, Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res]
Hi-Res / FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 96kHz & 192kHz | CD-Quality / FLAC Tracks / 16bit / 44.1kHz
Total Size: 4.55 GB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Rhino / Warner | Genre: Classic Rock

Fully remastered by Bob Ludwig, and cut by Bernie Grundman, this vinyl reissue includes ‘Telegraph Road (Live Remix)’ which was previously only available on the original CD format, and a brand new mix of ‘Portobello Belle (Live)’. It is cut over four sides of vinyl for the first time. Continue reading “Dire Straits – Money For Nothing (1988) [Official Digital Release] [2022, Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res]”

The Guess Who – The Best Of The Guess Who (1971) [2014, Audio Fidelity Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]

The Guess Who - The Best Of The Guess Who (1971) [2014, Audio Fidelity Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]

The Guess Who – The Best Of The Guess Who (1971)
[2014, Audio Fidelity Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD-ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
DSF Tracks / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
CD-Layer / EAC Rip / FLAC Image + Cue + Log
Stereo & Multichannel | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 3.05 GB (ISO) + 5.93 GB (DSF) + 2.33 GB (FLAC) + 394 MB (CD-Layer) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Audio Fidelity | US | Cat#: AFZ5 199 | Genre: Classic Rock
Update: DSF Tracks have been added

The Guess Who always seemed a bit like the Canadian predecessor/counterpart to Grand Funk Railroad, but they typically fared far better with the critics because of the versatility that they possessed. That trait is very evident on this collection of hits and great songs. From the opening “These Eyes,” with its orchestral strings and Zombies-like baroque pop feel to the classic AOR crunge of “American Woman,” The Guess Who played a wide variety of music Continue reading “The Guess Who – The Best Of The Guess Who (1971) [2014, Audio Fidelity Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Bill Evans – Albums Collection (1957-2021)

Bill Evans - Albums Collection (1957-2021)

Bill Evans – Albums Collection (1957-2021)
EAC Rip | FLAC Tracks & Image + Cue + Log | Full Scans Included
Official Digital Release | FLAC Tracks
Total Size: 75.6 GB | Total Discs: 249 | 3% RAR Recovery
Piano Jazz / Modal Music / Post-Bop

Borrowing heavily from the impressionism of Debussy and Ravel, pianist Bill Evans brought an introverted, relaxed, and lyrical classical sensibility into jazz. Along with his keen technical ability and nuanced sense of harmony, Evans worked to democratize the role of the bassist and drummer in his succession of piano trios, encouraging greater contrapuntal interplay. Continue reading “Bill Evans – Albums Collection (1957-2021)”

Carol Neblett / Sherrill Milnes / Plácido Domingo / Zubin Mehta – Giacomo Puccini: La Fanciulla del West (2017) [Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Carol Neblett / Sherrill Milnes / Plácido Domingo / Zubin Mehta - Giacomo Puccini: La Fanciulla del West (2017) [Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Carol Neblett / Sherrill Milnes / Plácido Domingo / Zubin Mehta – Giacomo Puccini: La Fanciulla del West (2017) [Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD-ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
DSF-Tracks / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
2x Discs | Stereo & Multichannel
Total Size: 18.4 GB (ISO) + 6.09 GB (DSF) + 5.23 GB (FLAC) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: PentaTone | Netherlands | Cat#: PTC 5186 243 | Genre: Classical

Puccini’s late opera La fanciulla del West bristles with drama and intrigue in this newly remastered classic recording with Zubin Mehta conducting the Orchestra and Chorus of the Royal Opera House and starring Plácido Domingo, Sherrill Milnes and Carol Neblett. Continue reading “Carol Neblett / Sherrill Milnes / Plácido Domingo / Zubin Mehta – Giacomo Puccini: La Fanciulla del West (2017) [Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]”