Why Was The Custodian’s Mix Of Thelonious Monk’s Palo Alto Concert Not Released The First Time Around?
Mark Smotroff ponders one of the mysteries of Record Store Day 2021…
Do I Need To Be Collecting Original Pressings Of Old Records Anymore?
Mark Smotroff reconsiders his initial reasons for collecting physical releases on vinyl…
Ray Charles’ Genius + Soul = Jazz, Impulse Records Acoustic Sounds Vinyl Reissue
Mark Smotroff revisits a soul jazz classic …
Getz / Gilberto’s Classic Verve Records Acoustic Sounds Vinyl Reissue Compared, Contrasted
Mark Smotroff appreciates a well done reissue even for a super popular recording…
Why Top-Rated Phono Systems Cost So Much
Steven Stone looks at premium turntables and their prices…
To Love Vinyl You Must Be A True Believer!
Jerry Del Colliano lays out why he feels HD audio is the future and LPs are the past…