4) Legalize It by Peter Tosh. I came to reggae late in life and Peter Tosh remains near the top of my current listening pantheon. After his years with the Wailers and Bob Marley, this was his first solo release. Such songs as “Igziabeher (Let Jah Be Praised),” “No Sympathy,” “Why Must I Cry” and “Whatcha Gonna Do” quickly established him as an artist of note. I played this release and my old original vinyl album back to back and there is no comparison. It is a fine example of how good music can and should sound.
5) Boston by Boston. The most successful debut album in history with 17 million copies sold in the United States returns to its original format on a 180 gram audiophile vinyl pressing. The original packaging and liner notes enhance the experience and propel the listener back to August of 1976. Songs such as “Foreplay/Long Time,” “Peace Of Mind” and the immortal “More Than A Feeling” all are brilliantly re-mastered. The album even feels substantial to the touch.
6) British Steel by Judas Priest. Sledge hammer rock from some of the best practitioners of the type. The original tapes have been cleaned which allows the production to present a lot of the subtle nuances that were lost in former releases. The music still hits you over the head but now clearly
While vinyl has remained a niche collectible since the advent of the CD format, these releases go beyond that. They are meant to be listened too so that the original intent of the releases can be appreciated. It must be remembered that record albums were created by sides and many times the art reflected what was inside.
All of these releases can be found on Amazon and no doubt other places as well. Even record players are not hard to find. So do yourself a favor and give some of these vinyl issues a try. You will not be disappointed and may even find yourself converted.
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