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Discussion: Gustav Holst: The Planets, John Williams: Star Wars Suite

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Post by Links November 23, 2012 (1 of 17)
For the ultimate edition of this Planets recording,
and you have all the analogue goodies to go with it,
you can pre-order from your favorite LP store for $55.

ORGLP0122-45

ORG/ORIGINAL RECORDINGS GROUP

• Numbered Deluxe Laminated Double Gatefold Jackets
• Only 2500 Numbered Limited Edition Copies Worldwide!
• 180g Vinyl
• 45rpm (2 LPs)
• Pressed at RTI
• Mastered by Bernie Grundman from the Original Analog Master Tapes!
• Originally released as London CS 6734 "London Blueback"

Side A:
1. I. Mars, the Bringer of War - Allegro
2. II. Venus, The Bringer of Peace - Adagio
Side B:
1. III. Mercury, the Winged Messenger - Vivace
2. IV. Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity - Allegro giocoso
Side C:
1. V. Saturn, the Bringer of Old Age - Adagio
Side D:
1. VI. Uranus, the Magician - Allegro
2. VII. Neptune, the Mystic - Andante

..and to repeat, not mastered from any digital source;

Mastered by Bernie Grundman from the Original Analog Master Tapes!

ETA
So this recording used 30 microphones of differing characteristics.
How were they set for gain, panning and eq?
How was the orchestra set up?

email me for the "Electrical Record of Session" for this 1971 recording
and orchestral layout diagram in Royce Hall at UCLA (2 jpeg images).

Post by Claude November 23, 2012 (2 of 17)
I suspect they make 45RPM LP sets only so vinyl fetishists have an excuse to fondle their discs and gear every 15 minutes.

(text corrected)

Post by rammiepie November 23, 2012 (3 of 17)
Claude said:

I suspect they make 45LP sets only so vinyl fetishists have an excuse to fondle their discs and gear every 15 minutes.

Well, Claude, an SACD travels faster than 45rpm so it must sound better.

And you only have to 'fondle' it ONCE!

Post by TerraEpon November 23, 2012 (4 of 17)
http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs142/1104014358705/archive/1111628638561.html

The second part of that may be of interest on that topic

Post by RWetmore December 30, 2012 (5 of 17)
Anyone else have this? I really want it, but I'm not paying $113.

Post by Links December 30, 2012 (6 of 17)
I bought the SACD from CDJapan for about $50

Post by RWetmore December 30, 2012 (7 of 17)
Links said:

I bought the SACD from CDJapan for about $50

How do you like it?

Post by Links December 30, 2012 (8 of 17)
I agree with the review here by mwgfrg
I have both on the original releases of the Lps.

Post by RWetmore December 30, 2012 (9 of 17)
Links said:

I agree with the review here by mwgfrg
I have both on the original releases of the Lps.

I have this on regular CD and really enjoy the performance and sound. The quality of the playing by the LAPO is really top notch. I also think the Star Wars recording and performance is equally superb (as good as or better than Williams own recording). I'm kind of surprised this release doesn't appear to be generating much interest. It's a classic audio gem, IMO.

Post by RWetmore December 31, 2012 (10 of 17)
I found it at elusive disc for a reasonable price. Looking forward to it, and I will report.

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