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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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Barbra Strisand, The Unique Duet Album Partners II: The Secret of Life (Aqua Vinal) From Paul McCartney, Bob Dylan, Sting to Maria Carrie & Ariana Grande, this is a dream competition with ultra-plush artists! America's Best Vocalist & American Showbiz/Entertainment Pinnacle = Barbra Strisand. Winner of all Academy Awards, Grammy, Emmy, Tony Awards, Golden Globe Awards, Multi-functional as a singer, actor, film director, producer, scriptworker, songwriter and she releases the Secret Of Life: Partners, Volume 2 Duet Album with Superstars. This is a 37th studio album that has joined the legends such as Paul McCartney, Bob Dylan, Sting, James Taylor, Seal, Josh Gourban, Tim Magraow, and Hogia, Sam Smith, Ravy, and Maria Carrie and Ariana Grande. This is a unique duet album that performs dreams with miraculous and ultra-plush artists. Barbra Strisand has been recording historical duets with Barry Gibb, Dona Summer, Brian Adams, Serine Dion, Neil Diamond, Chris Christopher and many other legends. In 2014, he announced the Duet collection "Partners" with Stevie Wander, Baby Face, John Mayer, Billy Joel, and Elvis Presley (uses previous sound sources). This is the sequel. Created by Walter Afanasief and Peter Asscher award-winning Grammy "Producer of the Year" division Barbra Strisand and her A&R Executive Jay Landers served as the Executive Producer. The album is made by William Ross and David Campbell. The recording is performed at the Strisand scoring stage in Calvercity, California, and the historic London Symbolic Orchestra was done at the Abbey Road Studio in London. Barbra Strisand is the only artist who won the No.1 album nationwide for all 6 Decade (10 years) from the 60s and 2010s, and is expected to be 1st in the U.S. in the early 2020s. If you earn it, it has become a 70 year record of "No. 1 in the U.S. at 7 Decade". In addition, the "No.1 Acquisition Album in Women's Artist History" has been second ranked in history, 11 works next to Taylor Swift. Barbra Strisand says about the album. "I have been a long time favorite of duetting with talented artists. It was inspired and happy to spend time together in the studio. The new Partners II: The Secret of Life is a wonderful piece that will make you fall in love with my old friends, Label Mate and new artists. We hope you will enjoy our collaboration as much as we enjoyed recording with all of our great honored partners."

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Wishbone Ash reigned supreme through the 1970s - centered on inspired musicianship, joyful spirit and inventive songs. Their concerts were uplifting and their recorded work sublime. Argus remains a stunning high point in the band's startling repertoire.Argus was a 1972 tour de force, a hard-rocking masterpiece that has gone on to have a huge impact on rock bands moving forward. If you've never heard Argus, you've surely heard music that it inspired. The British quartet's trademark harmony guitars became a touchstone for many: Thin Lizzy, Iron Maiden, Opeth, and Lynyrd Skynyrd have all acknowledged an Ash influence, and tracks such as Lizzy's 'The Boys Are Back in Town,' Maiden's 'The Trooper,' and even Steely Dan's 'Reeling in the Years' all have twin-guitar moments that hark back to Argus.But Wishbone Ash were different from the start. They were never strictly a hard rock band; their soaring vocal harmonies and musical grandeur placed them close to progressive rock. But they weren't strictly prog either: They had no keyboards, no real classical influence and weren't into side-long suites. Their roots were in the blues, and their calling card was twin lead guitars in harmony (played in the original lineup by Ted Turner and Andy Powell). Even the hardest Ash rockers - like 'Blowin' Free,' the most famous track from Argus - had an ethereal touch. They could rock the big stages, but they did it with subtlety and grace.This is reflected perfectly in the classic album sleeve by prog-associated designers Hipgnosis: The front cover shows a Greek sentry - the 'argus' of the title - staring off into the distance. It's a mythic, old-world kind of image until you look closely at the back cover, and see that he's heralding the arrival (or perhaps watching the departure) of a spaceship. Two worlds colliding. Exactly what the band and album were all about.By the time of Argus, Wishbone Ash were stars in England and cult heroes among Anglophiles in the US. What made Argus a step forward was it's flow of moods. The songs don't run together, but there's an emotional connecting thread from the album's somber beginning to it's heroic end.The band insisted at the time that lyrics were something of an afterthought: Shortly after it's release, main lyricist Martin Turner told NME that he wrote them mainly to fit the mood of the music: 'The music that was coming out was very English, very medieval, and the lyrics had to reflect that.' Added Powell at the time, 'The expression comes out in the guitars. We wouldn't play it if it didn't express something.'Now, Analogue Productions has applied all of it's vaunted craft and technical expertise to make this epic album shine! Two 45 RPM LPs pressed on virtually silent 180-gram vinyl at Quality Record Pressings make the remastered audio sparkle. Quieter lyrical sentiments and softer musical passages are rendered precisely, while majestic riffs and fist-waving anthems fully reveal the energy of the music!Argus isn't just another rock record - it's a journey through a sonic landscape rich with depth, emotion and technical prowess. It's the album that solidified Wishbone Ash as masters of twin guitar harmony. Discerning audiophiles will find Argus an essential addition to their record collection. It's a masterclass in sound engineering that fully captures the intricate interplay of dual guitars with pristine clarity and a warmth that only analog recordings can provide.180-gram 45 RPM double LPMastered from the original analog master tape by Sean Magee at Abbey Road StudiosPressed at Quality Record PressingsTip-on old style gatefold double pocket jacket by Stoughton PrintingFeatures the beloved fan favorite 'Blowin' Free,' plus 'The King Will Come,' 'Time Was,' 'Warrior' and more!Tracklist:Side A1. Time WasSide B1. Sometime World2. Blowin' FreeSide C1. The King Will Come2. Leaf And StreamSide D1. Warrior2. Throw Down The Sword

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Led by one of the great guitarists, Peter Green (1946-2020), Fleetwood Mac (initially Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac) formed in 1967 after Green left John Mayall's Bluesbreakers. Taking rhythm section Mick Fleetwood and John McVie with him, Green named the new outfit after them because he anticipated his own departure at some point and wanted them to have a lasting identity beyond his involvement. Bolstered by two more talented players, Jeremy Spencer and Danny Kirwan, the group immediately made their mark with their accomplished take on the blues - on Mike Vernon's Blue Horizon label - before branching out to produce some consummate and hugely successful rock songs and instrumentals. Green led the band for less than three years, leaving in May 1970, but in that time - as documented on this superb collection, first issued in 1971 - he produced some of the finest music of the era, including certified classics like 'Albatross', 'Black Magic Woman', 'Oh Well' and the heartbreakingly beautiful 'Man of the World'.

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With the story behind Bruce Springsteen’s Nebraska set to be explored by the feature film Deliver Me From Nowhere, Nebraska ’82: Expanded Edition (4 LPs + 1 Blu-Ray) gathers revelatory unheard material from this prolific period including the fabled Electric Nebraska sessions with the E Street Band and solo home and studio recordings, joined by a 2025 remaster of the original album, plus a new performance film of all ten Nebraska songs played in sequence. Springsteen’s 1982 acoustic masterwork is augmented by 17 contemporary recordings (15 previously unreleased) that were part of the groundswell of inspiration that shaped Nebraska and share its haunting themes. Together, they expand our understanding of how this seminal album came to be and reflect the breadth of Springsteen’s creative intentions at a pivotal moment in his artistic development..

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