10 Easy-to-find Albums with Audiophile-quality sound (The Ted Jensen episode!)

[@Cookingwithsteveg]

Paul Westerberg is one of my Lyric heroes! Not a bad song on that album. Great stuff, Tim! Watching your videos has been better than scratching winning lottery tickets! 🕺🏻 Steven

[@davidmartin1455]

Love this topic...I would much rather purchase an LP of high quality sound, for $8, Than a repress, of high quality sound, for $35. Thanks for your time and all of the research that you do.

[@StanOrr-ge3sh]

Just reviewed your video again and have The Long Run in my collection. I found something interesting in the dead wax next to the Sterling sound stamp. Two comments were etched, one on each side. Side one says “Never let your monster down” and on side two, “From the Polack who sailed north”! LMAO!!! Keep up the good work!!😂😂😂

[@7th_Heaven]

We are the Fallen "Tear the World Down" wayyyy good album. Actually brought tears. full loop capable tracks. tracks 1, 5, 7. Ted Jensen is a master engineer.

[@brianmedeiros6845]

Thanks for the preparation and taking the time to present another topic in music history. For me listening to music is about the whole experience and having that history that you present makes it 10X better. I’m 54 so definitely reliving those 80’s days! Your knowledge base is Amazing so Thank You again. When you have passion in what you do it just can’t help to pour out like a good Gin and Tonic. Now to start searching for those titles LOL.

[@brianmedeiros6845]

Thomson Twins copy on the way haven’t heard those songs in years. Also didn’t know there’s a variant jacket cover where there not smiling Lol

[@MommasRecords]

I absolutely love this series you've been doing! The information you present is so helpful. I'm in complete agreement about wanting the best sounding, cleanest condition you can find. Please keep making these videos!

[@Universityofvinyl]

Appreciate the kind words!

[@Rivcuban]

It's all about sound quality to me. I won't play a record with poor sound quality. Call me a snob. Great episode!

[@Universityofvinyl]

Thanks!

[@7th_Heaven]

Quality matters. When I rip tracks, I strive to do similar. They have to be lossless. clean everything coming in. If sound quality is not as good check again and that copy goes back on the DCMA legal archive scratchstack! and on the mental list of targets to re-acquire. Accidently dropping and cracking freshly ripped Fallen album was tragic. Evanescence did a re-release in 2016 but I want all copies. Own a decent amount of music. Stuff that cannot be found on youtube. No Shakira Magia or Peligro. No "Once Upon a Time in Shaolin". No Wax cylinders... but good stuff. but this writer enjoys lossless high fidelity gems. Optical discs are preference. Chandelle... Jess Penner guys are very very talented. Only some of their songs exist on youtube. Soft rock, intelligent, peaceful

[@christi186]

I love your channel and I really enjoy all your segments about audiophile pressings you can find easily/cheaply. Another great example is Boston's debut album which sounds amazing- I always tell friends to look for the 'Wally' pressing. So, I was thrilled when I found your channel and saw you doing these segments. There will always be the occasional rude person who apparently didn't get into vinyl for the sound quality and has something rude to say but keep up what you're doing- I watch regularly and really enjoy what you have to say. Happy Memorial Day Weekend:) - Christi

[@Universityofvinyl]

Nice words, thanks Christi, enjoy the long weekend!

[@louiesipes2257]

Love your channel. Keep it up. I’ve had my 700+ collection started in the 70’s. Have many of your picks.

[@Universityofvinyl]

Thanks!

[@maxhigh3234]

I take your advice when it comes to mastering standouts and I look for albums by those Masters. Keep it up.

[@davidchan2960]

So happy to watch this video, thanks! Ted Jensen also mastered my favourite rock band from Iceland Sigur Rós, starting from their 4th album called Takk!

[@Universityofvinyl]

Thanks for watching! Check out my playlist for the other videos

[@billkeon880]

Fleetwood Mac 1975 release is a stunning sounding pressing. Listen with headphones and the detail of the recording is spectacular

[@Universityofvinyl]

Absolutely, one of my faves. I featured this one in an earlier video also

[@senileanimal79]

Agreed...Kendun and Pogo in the deadwax.

[@jasondugas8184]

Your videos have provided me SOOOOOOO much information. I love the deep dive into the mastering side of the albums and your videos have helped me acquire wonderful albums "in the wild". Good work sir, KEEP IT UP!!!!

[@Universityofvinyl]

Thanks Jason!

[@alastairmckain4623]

Strangely I’ve heard of Ozzy Osborne but never Oz Mosis!!! Great stuff keep up the good work 😜

[@nicholas6823]

Found a copy of the George Benson kendun today. Had seen it last week and went back to check the deadwax. Very clean - with a couple of pops...but certainly a fine sounding recording and should be with all the talent that worked on it. Thanks for the knowledge sharing!

[@Universityofvinyl]

Great to hear, thanks for watching

[@jasonsmith2032]

Very informative! I have a few of these. Life's Been Good is an all time favorite.

[@7th_Heaven]

as soon as he lifted that record I smiled inside.

[@hermanvalentin7508]

I m with you on this one.. thanks for your videos

[@ladytron4220]

Another great serving of this series. thank you :-)

[@richardcocanour5219]

Another great vinyl lesson. I always come away having learned something about LP and music history. After watching this lesson I discovered I've got great SS Ted Jenson mastered LP in my collection. Your viewers should checkout Steel Pulse's Earth Crisis. This is a great reggae album. I was pleasantly surprised when I found the "Sterling Sound TJ" etched in the dead wax.

[@psychrocklive]

Agreed with this whole list! Speaking in tongues is one of my go-to "stereo testing" albums. Love this series

[@Universityofvinyl]

Appreciate the support!

[@user-ex9zm7bg3x]

Recently had to replace my copy and bought one made in Germany. Great sound, really nice record and sleeve. Ditto Remain in Light.

[@rodgerjohnson733]

I am so happy that I was able to find your channel. Your series on mastering is very informative. Im learning a lot. Would love to see you possibly do a series on the various pressing plants and your thoughts on them.

[@Universityofvinyl]

Thank you. Noted on Plants, will take a bit of research

[@JimMorrisonslizard]

Very nice review of the Emotional Rescue album.

[@brianmedeiros6845]

FYI: The replacements please to meet me has RSD drop this Saturday 6/12.

[@mymixture965]

I am the same way, I agree 100%, great video.

[@Universityofvinyl]

Thanks!

[@christophercowles2553]

I’ve been watching these mastering videos and hunting down some of the titles I didn’t already have. Some of them I already knew I wanted, but the specifics about pressings helped. So far from the info you’ve provided, I’ve added… Jefferson Starship - Red Octopus Journey - Escape Steely Dan - Gaucho Donald Fagen - The Nightfly JD Souther - Black Rose They all came from discogs, which is always a crap shoot, so they weren’t all quite as minty as I’d hoped for. But they do all sound fantastic. I still have a long want list.

[@christophercowles2553]

Oh, and also Bryan Ferry - Boys and Girls

[@Universityofvinyl]

Thanks for watching and wish you luck!

[@stevedundee866]

Am really enjoying this series. Yes mastering and even pressing plant are important if one wants to hear music sound as good as it can sound. If the quality of sound isn't a concern ..life will be much cheaper and simple however that experience of closing your eyes and it feels like the band is right there in your room will never be felt.

[@justinmolinari229]

These videos are great will be searching for 3 of them. Didn’t realize I had Pete and talking heads already in my collection they sound 👍

[@Universityofvinyl]

Cool, thanks for watching!

[@memyselfmyvinyl894]

I got a lot of the Talking Heads reissues from Rhino with their Start Your Ear Off Right and Rocktober reissues. They sound pretty good. I dont have any copies to compare to but pretty good sounds.

[@cyclesgoff9768]

Super recommendations, nothing to argue with here 😍

[@jmad627]

Alright...I’m gonna have to get out my copy of Emotional Rescue and give it a listen.

[@Stuck_in_the_70s]

Love this series, it’s one of my favourites within the VC. 100% agree with what you’re saying. Like yourself, I do buy the odd MOFI etc. but I can buy several great used records for the same money - and the joy of searching for them is also something I really enjoy. As a general rule I try to find early pressings, and will only buy VG+. As ever there’s one or two albums featured here that I’ll be searching out next week. Keep up the good work Tim 😎 PS a little tip back for you, if you haven’t got it see if you can find the album ‘Split’ by the Groundhogs. Fantastic British blues-rock album from 1971 and sounds great.

[@Universityofvinyl]

Cheers and happy hunting

[@robmcdermott72]

Grace Jones - Nightclubbing (1979) mastered by Ted Jensen. On my TT right now. Bought the record new when I was a kid and have cherished it all these years. Sounds absolutely brilliant. Sly and Robbie in the lineup. Punchy bass. A great recording and fantastic music, in case anyone out there hasn't heard it... check it out.

[@DrTomoculus]

Agreed with Joe Walsh. Even moreso with THE SMOKER YOU DRINK, THE PLAYER YOU GET. One of the best sounding albums from that year of release. (1973). Ghost in the Machine unsure about. As said, I believe Hugh Padgham's work with Genesis is his best working relationship, followed closely by Phil Collins / Peter Gabriel / XTC. I just don't think him and The Police/Sting always yield great results. There's a lower quality to them, unlike Padgham's other work. And Pete Townshend? WHITE CITY : A Novel, is an album of such recording excellence (Bill Price engineered) that you could probably blind test it against a CD, and apart from crackles or pops, you'd have people reconsidering digital as an option. I can't think of another album, barring Michael Jackson's BAD, that has that high a standard to it, that was not recorded by Hugh Padgham. I would say Mutt Lange, but he has a habit of making snare drums sound a bit funny, depending on the artist.

[@LyndonSoulGroove]

This weekend found a copy of Kenny Loggins - Night .... Lp from 1977, produced by Bob James, was a pretty good, good cover of '' Fool To Believe "

[@vcp93]

Received my copy of "But Seriously Folks" (one of the "Eagles" better albums 😉) and you were right on the money. The only criticism I have is the high-hat sibilance on a few of the songs, but other than that "nit-picky BS" this is a great sounding LP. I really love this series because it makes me check out LPs I may not think of picking up. Cheers! 👍

[@theboomerscalper]

I wish you posted this two days ago! I been in three states combing record stores.

[@Universityofvinyl]

Got a Mac on it’s last legs, taking forever to process my vids. The rumored new MacBook Pro can’t come soon enough! Happy hunting….

[@theboomerscalper]

@@Universityofvinyl I use an IPAD Pro to edit my videos. Works great.

[@Vinylfromtheunderground]

Pay NO mind to the trolls my friend. We all love what you are doing so keep up the great work

[@LyndonSoulGroove]

Find the Mono records from 50' & 60's sound great too

[@TheAgeOfAnalog]

Good choices. I’ve been thinking of doing a similar one. ✌️

[@DocJJohnson]

Love this show

[@conradpoos2859]

Besides Swamp, what other songs from Speaking In Tongues were on the Risky Business soundtrack?

[@Universityofvinyl]

oops, my bad, looks like that was the only one but oddly not credited on the OST

[@Disabled-adventures]

I’ve started to listen to music just because the mastering sounds good. It’s so disappointing when you find a band you like but the recording is terrible. I have a pile of records that will be going on discogs because the sound isn’t enjoyable. Great video! I realized that my copy of tattoo you is a bob lugwig . Thank you.

[@Universityofvinyl]

Thx for watching, enjoy the music

[@larshultberg6972]

I really appreciate these videos. I learn a lot. Of course one wants good sound. Bad sound kills good music. I bought a copy of Rumour by Fleetwood Mac that sound flat, to say the least. If I had known better at the time I would have saved 23 dollar.

[@Universityofvinyl]

Thanks for watching

[@robjohnston7464]

Another great name in mastering is Greg Calbi. Listen to anything Greg Calbi at Sterling mixed. It makes a difference IMHO.

[@Universityofvinyl]

I’m with you for sure, I featured Calbi in a previous video also

[@robjohnston7464]

@@Universityofvinyl thanks, will check out that video!

[@Universityofvinyl]

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[@user-ex9zm7bg3x]

nothin wrong with 80s production

[@trip4osu]

If we're wanting to pick some of these up, how can we make sure we get the right pressing? I always have a hard time figuring out the exact pressing. Thanks!

[@Universityofvinyl]

Just ensure that you see the Sterling stamp in the dead wax. Ted Jensen has also put his initials near the stamp “TJ”. Look for 1st pressings ( year of release). Check Discogs if needed

[@kmbois]

Thanks for all the highly informative videos, i especially like the series on masters of mastering. Your knowledge is a pleasure to hear. My one bone to pick is that, how can you tell if it's an audiophile pressing with an old HK receiver as your preamp and amplifier? Have you considered an upgrade?

[@Universityofvinyl]

Thank you for watching. That’s not my main rig, I do have a listening room video you can watch. My main set-up is also vintage and centered around a Marantz 2230.

[@kmbois]

@@Universityofvinyl I do appreciate vintage. I have used vintage tube gear in my system. I just think you could get much better audio quality than what you have now. But if you're happy maybe it's best not to go down that rabbit hole.

[@davidmartin1455]

You should research Bill Schnee.... He has worked with many artists. Love his work. Not sure of the quality of the pressings. He worked with Pablo Cruise, " a Place in the Sun" "Worlds Away" and "A Part of the Game". All 3 are amazing LPs from top to bottom. Pablo Cruise is so overlooked, its a joke.

[@NVRAMboi]

(Donald Fagen - "The Nightfly")

[@stuartraybould6433]

None of these are as beautifully engineered as Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, Tales of Mystery and Imagination:Edgar Allan Poe or Year of the Cat.

[@Songwritersbehindthecurtain]

He mastered feeder generation freakshow.

[@hermanvalentin7508]

And of course most audiophiles will own Norah Jones debut album

[@afrog2666]

Heh, even my mom has Come Away With Me, but with that voice, the recording could be hideous and I`d still like it hehe :)

[@Holein3]

Please tell me where you are getting Replacement’s albums for $5-$15! 😂😂😂

[@johnbarrington2526]

“So I base my purchases on who mastered it” yeah....sometimes.

[@GregoryPaulDavis]

Irritating voiceover

[@Universityofvinyl]

Thx for watching 👍🏻