Roy Orbison – Black & White Night 30 (1989) [2017, Remastered, CD + Blu-ray + Hi-Res]

Roy Orbison - Black & White Night 30 (1989) [2017, Remastered, CD + Blu-ray + Hi-Res]

Roy Orbison – Black & White Night 30 (1989) [2017, Remastered, CD + Blu-ray + Hi-Res]
EAC Rip | FLAC Image + Cue + Log
Blu-ray Audio | MPEG-4 AVC Video | Dolby TrueHD (5.1 / 24bit / 96kHz) | LPCM (2.0 / 24bit / 96kHz)
Hi-Res | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 96kHz | Stereo & Multichannel
Full Scans Included
Total Size: 494 MB (CD) + 35.7 GB (BD) + 5.7 GB (Hi-Res FLAC Stereo/Mch) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Legacy | Germany | Cat#: 88985404832 | Genre: Rockabilly

Amazingly, it has been 30 years since Roy Orbison‘s 1987 television ‘comeback’ show A Black & White Night. To mark the occasion ‘Roy’s Boys’ – Alex Orbison and Roy Orbison Jnr – have gone back to the source footage and audio and re-edited, remastered and, if you are feeling fanciful, ‘re-imagined’ the television special, to create an expanded audio/visual document that will be available on CD/Blu-ray or CD/DVD Continue reading “Roy Orbison – Black & White Night 30 (1989) [2017, Remastered, CD + Blu-ray + Hi-Res]”

Art Garfunkel – Angel Clare (1973) [2018, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Art Garfunkel - Angel Clare (1973) [2018, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Art Garfunkel – Angel Clare (1973) [2018, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD Rip | ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz | Stereo & Multichannel (4.0 Quad)
Hybrid SACD | Front Scan Only
Total Size: 1.72 GB (ISO) + 1.47 GB (FLAC Mch) + 720 MB (FLAC Stereo) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Vocalion | UK | Cat#: CDSML8534 | Genre: Folk Rock

Garfunkel (he was billed without his first name here) had a lot riding on his debut solo album, and Angel Clare, named after a character in Thomas Hardy’s novel Tess of the d’Urbervilles, lived up to the heightened expectations for the man who had sung “Bridge Over Troubled Water” and other Simon & Garfunkel favorites. Garfunkel took no chances, issuing as the first single Jimmy Webb’s “All I Know,” which was arranged in a similar style to “Bridge” and made the Top Ten. Continue reading “Art Garfunkel – Angel Clare (1973) [2018, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Art Garfunkel – Breakaway (1975) [2018, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Art Garfunkel - Breakaway (1975) [2018, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Art Garfunkel – Breakaway (1975) [2018, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD Rip | ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz | Stereo & Multichannel (4.0 Quad)
Hybrid SACD | Front Scan Only
Total Size: 1.59 GB (ISO) + 1.36 GB (FLAC Mch) + 668 MB (FLAC Stereo) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Vocalion | UK | Cat#: CDSML 8537 | Genre: Folk Rock

The second time around, Art Garfunkel turned to pop producer Richard Perry, who liked to record in studios rather than cathedrals and who replaced the angelic style of the first album with a lush pop approach. The result was Garfunkel’s best-selling album. The title track and a cover of “I Only Have Eyes for You” reached the Top 40 (the latter topped the U.K. charts), though the most prominent song was the Simon & Garfunkel reunion single “My Little Town.” Continue reading “Art Garfunkel – Breakaway (1975) [2018, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Love – Forever Changes (1967) [2018, 50th Anniversary Edition, Remastered, 4CD + DVD + Hi-Res]

Love - Forever Changes (1967) [2018, 50th Anniversary Edition, Remastered, 4CD + DVD + Hi-Res]

Love – Forever Changes (1967) [2018, 50th Anniversary Edition, Remastered, 4CD + DVD + Hi-Res]
4x EAC Rip | FLAC Image + Cue + Log
DVD | NTSC 16:9 (720×480) VBR | LPCM (Stereo / 24bit / 96kHz) | AC-3 (Stereo / 16bit / 48kHz)
Hi-Res | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 96kHz | Stereo
Full Scans Included
Total Size: 987 MB (CDs) + 1.75 GB (DVD) + 916 MB (Hi-Res) + 665 MB (Scans) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Elektra / Rhino | EU | Cat#: R2 565276 / 603497862634 | Genre: Psychedelic Rock

Love’s FOREVER CHANGES is the psychedelic folk-rock pioneers’ finest achievement. The set features a few firsts for the album, including the CD-debut of a remastered version made by its original co-producer and engineer Bruce Botnick, as well as the first-ever release of the mono version on CD. Also included are alternate mixes of the album, as well as a selection of rare and unreleased singles and studio outtakes. Botnick’s stereo remaster of the original album makes its vinyl debut on the LP included with this set. It was cut from high resolution digital audio by celebrated audio engineer Bernie Grundman. The DVD that accompanies the anniversary collection includes a 24/96 stereo mix of the album version of the original album remastered Continue reading “Love – Forever Changes (1967) [2018, 50th Anniversary Edition, Remastered, 4CD + DVD + Hi-Res]”

Elvis Presley – The Album Collection (2016) [60CD Deluxe Limited Edition Box Set]

Elvis Presley - The Album Collection (2016) [60CD Deluxe Limited Edition Box Set]

Elvis Presley – The Album Collection (2016) [60CD Deluxe Limited Edition Box Set]
EAC Rip | 60xCD | FLAC Image + Cue + Log | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 11.2 GB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: RCA / Legacy / Sony | EU | Cat#: 888751145627 | Genre: Rock & Roll, Rockbilly, Blues, R&B

60TH ANNIVERSARY 60-CD EDITION! Features all of the Albums RCA released during his lifetime, Studio, Soundtrack and Live! also includes compilations that featured unreleased songs or songs new to LP Format. Continue reading “Elvis Presley – The Album Collection (2016) [60CD Deluxe Limited Edition Box Set]”

Japan – 3 SACD Albums (1981-1983) [2016, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Japan - 3 SACD Albums (1981-1983) [2016, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Japan – 3 SACD Albums (1981-1983) [2016, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]
3x SACD Rip | ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Hybrid SACD | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 6.81 GB (ISO) + 3.12 GB (FLAC) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Universal / Virgin | Japan | Genre: New Wave, Synth Pop

Gentlemen Take Polaroids (1980) – Tin Drum (1981) – Oil On Canvas (1983)
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Paul McCartney – Flowers In The Dirt (1989) [2017, Archive Collection, Remastered, Deluxe Edition, 3CD + DVD + Hi-Res]

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Paul McCartney – Flowers In The Dirt (1989)
[2017, Archive Collection, Remastered, Deluxe Edition, 3CD + DVD + Hi-Res]

EAC Rip | 3xCD | FLAC Image + Cue + Log | Full Scans Included
DVD | NTSC 16:9 (720×480) VBR | LPCM, 2ch
Hi-Res | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 96kHz
Total Size: 731 MB (CDs) + 7.55 GB (DVD) + 2.42 GB (Scans) + 2.51 GB (Hi-Res) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: MPL Communications Ltd. | USA | Cat#: B0025988-00 | Genre: Pop Rock

Includes the newly remastered album and 21 unreleased demos with Elvis Costello; Original singles, B-sides, demos and remixes as a digital download plus high-resolution audio of all 3CDs; DVD features previously unreleased archives footage, 10 music videos and the documentary “Put It There”; housed alongside 4 books, including a 112 page essay on the album. Continue reading “Paul McCartney – Flowers In The Dirt (1989) [2017, Archive Collection, Remastered, Deluxe Edition, 3CD + DVD + Hi-Res]”

Love – Forever Changes (1967) [2014, MFSL Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Love - Forever Changes (1967) [2014, MFSL Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Love – Forever Changes (1967) [2014, MFSL Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]
XLD Rip | FLAC Tracks + Cue + Log
SACD Rip | ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Hybrid SACD | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 232 MB (CD-Layer) + 1.73 GB (SACD ISO) + 814 MB (SACD FLAC) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: MFSL UltraDisc UHR | USA | Cat#: UDSACD 2131 | Genre: Folk Rock, Psychedelic Rock

Love’s Forever Changes made only a minor dent on the charts when it was first released in 1967, but years later it became recognized as one of the finest and most haunting albums to come out of the Summer of Love, which doubtless has as much to do with the disc’s themes and tone as the music, beautiful as it is. Continue reading “Love – Forever Changes (1967) [2014, MFSL Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Cowboy Junkies – Whites Off Earth Now!! (1986) [2007, MFSL Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Cowboy Junkies - Whites Off Earth Now!! (1986) [2007, MFSL Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Cowboy Junkies – Whites Off Earth Now!! (1986) [2007, MFSL Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]
EAC Rip | FLAC Tracks + Cue + Log
SACD Rip | ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz | Stereo & Multichannel
Hybrid SACD | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 262 MB (CD-Layer) + 3.78 GB (SACD ISO) + 3.10 GB (SACD FLAC Mch/Stereo) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: MFSL UltraDisc UHR | USA | Cat#: UDSACD 4010 | Genre: Pop Rock

Whites Off Earth Now!! is a 1986 album by Cowboy Junkies. It was the band’s debut album, and is composed almost entirely of rock and blues covers. Only one song, “Take Me”, is an original song by the band. Continue reading “Cowboy Junkies – Whites Off Earth Now!! (1986) [2007, MFSL Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Little Richard – Here’s Little Richard / Little Richard (2006) [MFSL Remastered, Monaural, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Little Richard - Here's Little Richard / Little Richard (2006) [MFSL Remastered, Monaural, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Little Richard – Here’s Little Richard / Little Richard (2006) [MFSL Remastered, Monaural, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]
EAC Rip | FLAC Image + Cue + Log
SACD Rip | ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Hybrid SACD | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 211 MB (CD-Layer) + 2.25 GB (SACD ISO) + 803 MB (SACD FLAC) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: MFSL UltraDisc UHR | USA | Cat#: UDSACD 2028 | Genre: Rock & Roll

The audiophile label Mobile Fidelity Sound Labs is known for their meticulously mastered and manufactured reissues of back catalog albums, but they generally seem more interested in classic jazz and rock from the ’70s onward than first generation rock & roll, which makes their two-fer reissue of Little Richard’s first two albums for Specialty such a pleasant surprise. Continue reading “Little Richard – Here’s Little Richard / Little Richard (2006) [MFSL Remastered, Monaural, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Ray Davies – Americana (2017)

Ray Davies - Americana (2017)

Ray Davies – Americana (2017)
EAC Rip | FLAC Image + Cue + Log | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 559 MB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Legacy | USA | Cat#: 88875102362 | Genre: Pop Rock

Ray Davies published a memoir chronicling his life-long affair with America in 2013. Naturally, it was called Americana, and that’s also the title of this 2017 musical adaptation of the book. Davies plays a little fast and loose with his facts, which is perhaps a detriment in an autobiography but suits the condensed nature of songwriting. Continue reading “Ray Davies – Americana (2017)”

Metallica – Ride The Lightning (1984) [2016, Remastered]

Metallica - Ride The Lightning (1984) [2016, Remastered]

Metallica – Ride The Lightning (1984) [2016, Remastered]
EAC Rip | FLAC Tacks + Cue + Log | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 391 MB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Blackened Records | USA | Cat#: BLCKND004R-1 | Genre: Thrash Metal
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VA – A Time To Remember: 20 Original Chart Hits From 1970-1979 (1996) [10 CDs]

VA - A Time To Remember: 20 Original Chart Hits From 1970-1979 (1996) [10 CDs]

VA – A Time To Remember: 20 Original Chart Hits From 1970-1979 (1996) [10 CDs]
EAC Rip | 10xCD | FLAC Image + Cue + Log | Basic Scans Included
Total Size: 4.37 GB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: The CDCard Company | UK | Genre: Pop Rock, Classic Rock
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Herman’s Hermits – The Best Of Herman’s Hermits: The 50th Anniversary Anthology (2015)

Herman's Hermits - The Best Of Herman's Hermits: The 50th Anniversary Anthology (2015)

Herman’s Hermits – The Best Of Herman’s Hermits: The 50th Anniversary Anthology (2015)
EAC Rip | 2xCD | FLAC Image + Cue + Log | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 1.11 GB (CDs) + 37.2 MB (Scans) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Bear Family | EEC | Cat#: BCD 17357 | Genre: Pop Rock

Herman’s Hermits were never taken seriously, not when they were having hits in the ’60s and not in the decades since. This indifference makes Bear Family’s decision to release a celebratory 50th Anniversary Anthology all the more surprising: not only is it a rare dip into the British Invasion for the American roots-besotted label, but the act seems too frivolous for their tastes. Continue reading “Herman’s Hermits – The Best Of Herman’s Hermits: The 50th Anniversary Anthology (2015)”

Todd Rundgren – At The BBC 1972-1982 (2014)

Todd Rundgren - At The BBC 1972-1982 (2014)

Todd Rundgren – At The BBC 1972-1982 (2014)
EAC Rip | 3xCD | FLAC Tracks + Cue + Log | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 1.03 GB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Esoteric Recordings | EU | Cat#: ECLEC 42469 | Genre: Progressive Rock, Classic Rock
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