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Natural tonalities, superb balances, prinstine clarity and richer sonic detail are what separate this exceptional Analogue Productions 45 RPM reissue of this Joan Baez classic from previous versions. This is dedication to preserving deserving recordings for future generations to enjoy.Vinyl enthusiasts will find this definitive 180-gram 45 RPM audiophile reissue of Diamonds & Rust to be an essential addition to their record collections - an epic sonic journey through Baez's most personal and refined work. Released in 1975, this album marked a pivotal moment in Baez's career, where her powerful folk roots seamlessly blend with the lush, polished production of the era. Her voice-pure, haunting, and timeless-has never sounded richer, and on this reissue, the analog warmth of her vocals will immerse you in every note like never before.At the heart of Diamonds & Rust is the title track, one of Baez's most celebrated songs. It's a nostalgic, poetic reflection on her relationship with Bob Dylan, a song that resonates with anyone who's experienced the bittersweet sting of love and loss. On vinyl, every detail-from the intimate strumming of her guitar to the breathy quiver in her voice-comes alive with the clarity and texture that only analog recordings can deliver.But it's not just the title track that makes this album indispensable. Baez's interpretations of songs such as Jackson Browne's 'Fountain of Sorrow' and Stevie Wonder's 'Never Dreamed You'd Leave in Summer' reveal her unmatched gift for bringing new depth to songs. Her renditions cut to the core, revealing emotional layers that other artists can only aspire to touch. And on 'Winds of the Old Days' and 'Dida,' Baez gives listeners an intimate window into her ever-evolving artistry.For those less familiar with Joan Baez, Diamonds & Rust serves as the perfect entry point into her discography. It's a masterclass in storytelling, and an album that shows the full spectrum of her talent - from folk ballads to contemporary covers, all delivered with an emotional intensity that lingers long after the last note fades. Baez's legacy as a voice for social justice and a champion of acoustic beauty is firmly grounded in her ability to make the personal feel universal - and Diamonds & Rust is the purest expression of that gift.This reissue brings the album back in all it's original analog glory. Mastered by Matthew Lutthans at The Mastering Lab from a 1/2' flat tape copy of the original analog master tape. Pressed on 180-gram vinyl at Quality Record Pressings, and housed in a tip-on old style gatefold jacket with textured stock by Stoughton Printing. If you want to experience the soul of Joan Baez, there's no better place to start - or return to - than Diamonds & Rust.Now available on 45 RPM for better tracking, formative detail!180-gram 45 RPM double LPNumbered and strictly limited to 2,000 copiesMastered by Matthew Lutthans at The Mastering Lab from a 1/2' flat tape copy of the original analog master tape Pressed at Quality Record PressingsTip-on old style gatefold double pocket jacket with textured stock by Stoughton Printing

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Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame inductees, Pearl Jam, return with their highly anticipated new album, Dark Matter. The band's 12th studio album was produced by Grammy Award-winning producer, Andrew Watt. Gatefold jacket with 24-page booklet included, plus 1 of 3 unique sticker sets.

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• - Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame inductees, Pearl Jam, return with their highly anticipated new album, Dark Matter

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Limited edition of 3000 individually numbered copies on crystal clear & black marble coloured 180-gram audiophile vinyl. Fear Factory's breakthrough album Obsolete is a sequel to 1995's Demanufacture and a memorable concept album. The metal climate of the late 1990s was changing and their robotic music style perfectly fits in these developments. The Californian act focuses on the "man vs. Machine" subject by playing industrial rock at full energy. They're heading in a slightly darker direction and building further on the Fear Factory sound. This album is considered essential by many fans of the band and of the genre, and even years later it still retains it's originality and intensity. A must for any fan of Industrial music or of metal in general. Fear Factory is an influential band in the industrial metal music. After nearly 30 years they're still performing and recording new records.

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• - LP Coloured Vinyl / 180 g Audiophile Vinyl

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From the Artist "The road is where it's at. I love it. That's where you take country music. You don't get the message out there by sitting at the house. I go out there and meet the people. When I come back home to make an album, I don't want you to second-guess me. I'm telling you what is the right thing, because I'm the guy out there shaking their hands every night." "Everything comes from God. So when I write, it is my gift to Him. It is my interpretation of what He gave me, the circumstances that I drew the material from. So when I get done with a song, it's not for my fans. It's certainly not for the industry, the trophies, the accolades and the plaques. It is straight from me to God." Product Description LP1: BLACK VINYLLP2: SPLIT BLACK/WHITE VINYLLP3: WHITE VINYL

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• - LP1: BLACK VINYLLP2: SPLIT BLACK/WHITE VINYLLP3: WHITE VINYL