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Really looking forward to getting this one. Thanks for the wonderful review!

Have to agree this one sounds excellent.

This is a fantastic album and AP have smashed it out of the park , I am so looking forward to the other yes and genesis titles. Scott I do love your reviews 👍😁

Scott, I totally agree and like Selling England, this pressing completely blew me away. You are spot on with your observations about the Clap, Tony Kaye's organ sounds, the Wurm, and all the rest. It's just as dramatic of a difference as you described. What Chad and co have done here makes me even more excited for the other Yes and Genesis titles.

You are right on. This album never sounded very good until today. Remarkable

I can’t wait to get this, such a fantastic piece of music, with the Atlantic 75 magic. The only thing I wish they had done was to, retrospectively, get a new album cover by Roger Dean. Great review!

is this one of thees high on dentist drugs videos ?

Hi Scott, typically wonderful review. I, too, love me some Billie. I have a 1981 French Pressing of Distingue Lovers. It's in Stereo, which I prefer. I bought it because I read somewhere it was pretty good. I like it a lot. I think AS put out a new stereo pressing of it. I should probably pick that up. I don't have the other 2 in the Trilogy. Here's my question: I have a VERY modest system and I'm thinking I should wait until I can upgrade my system to include a turntable that I can switch cartridges back and forth. I have bought a few Sam Records of Chet Baker, including one with Bobby Jaspar and one with Dick Twardazik. I've played them on my friend's system, (also stereo only,) which is much better than mine, and it sounded a bit flat. I mainly bought those Chet Bakers to have when I have a proper set up to play mono. I'll more than likely do the same with the other two in the Trilogy. Do you have a preference generally between stereo and mono, or does it depend on the artist/pressing. I enjoy your take and how you're very precise about describing the various aspect of the way the album sound, but never comes across as preachy or that you're a know-it-all. Anywho, until next time.....Johnny K.

Great review of one of the albums I really like. I have many versions of The Yes Allbum, including the recent AP 75 version. I fully agree with your review, spot on. A small sidenote - or trivia if you don't mind - about your highlight "Wurm" (my highlight as well BTW): Steve Howe joined Yes with The Yes Album, but previously he played in a band called Bodast. Check out their song "Nether Street" !

I just got a copy of this. I've never heard it in its entirety (I can feel the bottles now aimed at my head). I'm really looking forward to hearing it.

Can't wait to get this. I have the excellent Friday Music double 45rpm release. I'm sure this will absolutely smash it though.

Atlantic tended to keep their master tapes in Los Angeles. That's the case with the Led Zeps anyway. I love the red/plum UK Led Zep II. It doesn't have the inner detail of the US RL original, but it's great on its own.

Hey Scott, thanks for your review, just ordered this album yesterday, can’t wait to receive it after listening to your stellar review, always thought there was more that could be pulled out of this recording, so much going on. Love your honest and insightful reviews, stay well.

I'll be adding files for the US, UK, and AP later today, for I've Seen All Good People! Done on my rig!

Great job! I love the way this album sounded in your system! STELLAR ! ! !

Scott, your video made me aware that I did not have the All Or Nothing (45 rpm) which I thought I already had. Thank you for that! It has now gone on my wishlist cause I believe it is a must in any Vocal Jazz collection.

Sorry, late to the party, just got out of the hospital. Scott, thank you for an honest review. I love Kevin Gray too, but just because it says “Kevin Gray,”that doesn’t mean you should automatically love it. We can always trust your opinion.🙏🏻🎧

I have a near mint mono first pressing of the debut. It's an Allentown pressing. I have the DCC Gold CD, a VG+ mono New Zealand first pressing, with the flip back cover, and 'The End' fades out about 15 seconds too early, and the MoFi.LP. I also have the DCC Strange Days gold CD. It has a lot more bass than a first pressing LP that I have. And I have the digital mono 'Days' vinyl remaster. 'Days' is a fold over, I don't care who says what. The title track and Lost Little Girl are discrete mono mixes though.

Hey Scott Great vid. Just wanted to pick your brain. A run of Erato recordings have just hit my local store. They are in a gatefold type sleeve. I bought one at $10 and it sounds really good to me. (Vivaldi, Les Concertos pour Mandolines). They look in great condition. Do you think they are worth picking up? Cheers Mate.

One of my favorite all time albums. The background on the cover, as well as the gatefold photo of Joni skating, was shot by Joel Bernstein on Lake Mandota in Madison Wisconsin, my alma mater which makes the album even more special.

Thank you for this honest and detailed review. I was going to purchase a new receiver with bluetooth. I started seeing ads for this unit. Due to your review I just purchased a unit from Amazon. Thank you!

Scott, thank you for sharing your views on great music. I’ve taken your advice on many selections and purchased albums you’ve recommended. I’d like to ask you for your opinion on classical albums. Could you recommend a few classical albums that feature the violin? This would be much appreciated Scott. Keep up the great content!

That was a well recorded album when it was released over 50 years ago....

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Awesome review Scott I really dig you breakdown on this Billie Holiday I’m definitely going to go after the Ryan K Smith cut I dig his mastering I was lucky to have grab his Ella Fitzgerald Complete Cole Porter Songbook 3 lp on Analog Spark some years ago for $50 I still play it today .

In my humble opinion, this might be the best release to-date. I have the original, so I can A/B both.

Thank you Scott for another thoughtful review. I am just curious if you have any sibilance on your MoFi or Atlantic 75th on "Traction in the Rain". I have three original Broadway Atlantic's and all have a sibilance on David's vocals.

Well done, Scott. I love my MoFi version a lot and can only recommend it, although is has gotten pricey. Definitely of my top Ricker remasterings.

did u ever do the full review after u got 100 hours on it?

That thumbnail is hilarious.

"Black Sabbath with the lights on", is why I follow you because you are honest about these remasters. You come at it as a music fan first, you put "feel" first and analytical second. I think its great that you are going against the grain on this one. I don't have a horse in this race and I was still engaged. Thanks, Scott!

Very interesting to hear you re-appraise your MoFi (which I've never seen out in the wild). Those Anadisk-era pressings are frequently excellent (eg Fantasy Film World of Bernard Herrmann). I must get this new Billie Holiday (but will keep an eye out for the MoFi). I don't always comment, but watch your videos religiously - you do a terrific job, Scott - and I love the eclectic mix of titles you review.

“Audiophiles” take the joy out of music…

Scott Scott Scott your sensitivity and sensibility shine thru in these reviews , well done again and thank you !

I was wondering if you had by chance read "The Master Handbook of Acoustics"? When setting up my system as with any sound reproduction components, I find that ones understanding of the rooms actual sound dynamics has to be studied so as to add gain to the deficiencies and defeat to the modal resonances. I found the chapter explaining the human ear to brain connection and the fact that evolution has geared our brains to hear frequencies that fall within the human voice range to be easier to pick out (louder). That said, an EQ is a must and Dynamic Range enhancement is a tool that used properly, can decompress most compression that comes standard with all formats. Lastly, speaker efficiency, is by far the greatest game changer of any system and can deliver the full body and nuances of the reproduction after all....... what I never heard from you or the commenters, is which if any sounded like you were in the studio at the mixing board and the sng sounded clean, crisp, subtle, attack, and live. Happy listening.......Ronnie

I bought a Hana ML on Cancuck audio Mart. The cantilever was push into the body. Andy Kim retipped it for $450 with A Boron Cantilever and a Micro Ridge nude stylus.

Hi Scott, Great video! Wonderful job I just order a copy. Can’t wait Bravo 🎉

Hey Scott! Another great video. I have the AP 45 and just bought the Acoustic Sounds version. The 45 to me sounds slightly better but not by much. The new acoustic sounds has a beautiful jacket far better then the 45 version. You’re lucky to have the Anadisc version. I’d like to hear it someday. The only Anadisc record I have is John Hiatt Bring The Family. I also have the AP 45 and Acoustic Sounds versions of Songs For Distingue Lovers. I wonder in time if we will have an Acoustic Sounds version of All Or Nothing At All? I guess time will tell.

The whole series is amazing. I ordered this and the "Back to Back" (Johnny Hodges)

Wow. What happened to the new intro. I thought it was great. I hope you didn’t spend a lot of time and money making it. I was going to give a super thanks because of the new intro. But now that you’ve gone back to the old intro. Booo 👎 I won’t. Maybe you’ll keep the next one

Very informative and helpful review, thank you. Looks like the new AS will be my go-to 33 since I always felt the Speakers Corner sounded dull. In addition to the three Billie records you mention, I wish AP had also tackled Recital...love her version of "Stormy Weather" on this.

Good Video, I like your presentations. Are your three Versions in Mono? I suppose. If I this true: You dont listen your Monos with a pure Mono-Cartridge. What a pitty. If you would use an AudioTechnica AT 33 Mono or an Ortofon GMU Mono or a Miyajima Zero Mono you would be astonished about the big step in Soundquality, a lot more energy and aura. I own a lot of Holidays albums, included Body and Soul, Song for d... Lovers, All or nothing at all, every album in Mono. But my LP-Versions are cheaper, from WaxTime. I suppose, they dont sound so good as your expensive Versions. Or are they as good as yours, cause I listen with my three Mono-Cartridges? Turntables are Denon DE 3000 NE, Technics 1210 GR with Phono pres from Nagra an GoldNote.

Nice review of a very unique singer....super emotional vocalist and of course I am always listening to the backup music!! Nice job Scott

Another Sade fan Nice review Scott, appreciate your passion Enjoyed all her albums and the 3 tour videos - I saw the 2011 Bring me Home tour twice and the Hallelujah vocal in Pearls sent chills , everything was so captivating Her band particularly Stewart Mathewson(sp?) on haunting sax oboe guitar and keys really sets the mood I followed her right out of the gate in 1984 - so have all the original albums, the later releases I only regret not getting all of the Audio Fidelity reissues Waiting for them to release that new lp to fill the extra space in the box Sade has one of the most lucrative recording contracts - full artistic license - timing of releases - the band get $1 per each album sold A Sade record emerges when they have something to say There is always an audience

As always Scott your love of Billie shines through these reviews. Great job.

Look for the Decca Bille Holiday double CD and great booklet (D217027). Her voice is stunning.

Thanks Scott Sabbath is truly a band that needs that thick sound I passed on the debut - the dark overtones, occult figured and inverted crosses don’t play well with my Christian beliefs. That said - Paranoid - which doesn’t have those elements is a driving album with great jazz like changes The UK vertigo first press is explosive People are going to want to hear about early definitive pressing but the captured the essence of how Sabbath should sound Not hi-fi ish but with energy I too have found the Rhino hifi releases not to the level of their hype

I concur with your assessment. I bought this one blind after being blown away by the AP Lady in Satin and this one was just a joy to listen to. Her smoky voice is lovely and this presentation is just stunning.

Excellent review, Scott. Really like your original intro. Three great recordings to choose from. Thanks.

Hey Scott, How does this pressing handle the distortion in the vocals on the first two tracks? When I bought the MOFI, I think the consensus was that it was baked into the tapes. But if this has less high end attenuation, hopefully there is less distortion.