21 Albums to start an Audiophile Collection in 2021

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[@stefanjanssen7365]

Dear Michal, it time to thank you. Thanks for all your Videos, comments und recommendations. I restarted with Vinyl just a year ago. I still got my old record collection and now I am filling it up with new, old and "new-old" stuff. So advice is very much welcome and necessary for me. But today I want to thank you especially for introducing me to Judee Sill (with this video). There are moments in my musical life when you find an artist or a record that really made a difference. This is one of those moments. Thanks, and of course Helau from Neuss.

[@JimmyV1530]

Amazing I just listened to The Beach Boys Surfer Girl for the 1st time yesterday. It was on a reel recorded from the original mono vinyl, found at a garage sale....loved it !

[@ronaldjq]

The best channel for the audiophile, greetings from Houston, TX from a venezuelan. =

[@davidstein9129]

Thank you for posting this very informative & timely video. I learned a lot here. Please keep up the good work.

[@rongreen1538]

Good morning from the U.K. I’ve just discovered your channel and enjoy it very much. Please keep up the good work. Many thanks - Ron

[@Michael45RPM]

Hello Ron thanks for the kind words and welcome to the Channel :-)

[@rongreen1538]

@@Michael45RPM Thank you, I recently enjoyed your Einstein video, happy I’ve found you.

[@VinylLiveMusic40]

Thanks a lot for this presentation of great audiophile vinyls 👍 Grüße von France 🎵🎶🎵💕🎸🙏✌️

[@Michael45RPM]

Hey Donny nice to see you here :-)

[@VinylLiveMusic40]

@@Michael45RPM 👍

[@BIGmanDAN72]

This is my first of your videos. And may I say your mannerisms are so unique and inviting. Also great recommendations! Will be subscribing.

[@jefft8858]

Great video. These types of videos get my wallet in trouble. But I do enjoy the sound. I have the Chet Baker and have the Coltrane Ballads waiting for me under the Christmas tree. Unlike Davis, I really enjoy Dire Straits. 😆Just have that one on cd though. I’ll keep coming back to this video and get more ideas to pick up, Thank you.

[@RobWhittlestone]

Coole Video, Michael! Danke für die Tipps. LG aus der Schweiz, Rob

[@jailthejudge]

Good stuff! Thanks for the recos. Much appreciated.

[@Billybob_1976]

Another great video Michael. I do really enjoy your videos and I'm so glad you got a response from Ron Carter on your previous one! You are indeed keeping the music alive. All the best for Christmas.

[@john-lamarca]

Great idea for a video Michael, and well done as always. I have the autographed Ron Carter edition of Live in Stockholm from In & Out, which was a Record Store Day release from earlier this year. It’s a great sounding record and a wonderful performance.

[@Alberto7tube]

Nice thank you 😃 from Los Ángeles CA 🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶

[@thomashumphrey7395]

Soothing, enjoyable, informative video. I've been collecting for 40 years with 8,000 LPs. Keep promoting and pushin' that vinyl that both oldsters and youngsters can discover.

[@andreacosta74]

Completely agree with you about Beach Boys. When i was young i had “Little douce coupe” from the original Capitol USA pressing, and i remember a very, very heavy vinyl that sounded and screamed unbeliavable directly from the arm’s head with the ampli turned Off...

[@osaka1122]

Thanks a lot for that list! Really helpful for new collector!

[@MarkWaldVinylCrush]

Great video, great taste, great advice. I have a few of these. Now there’s a few more I’m looking for. Thanks Michael 😎

[@RonCarterBassist]

Thank YOU

[@albertrobin9621]

Wonderful reflection on your message!! 👍

[@tweakerman]

You have some excellent LP's, l've added lots of them to my wish list, keep up the good work.

[@mikecoffee100]

Great Vid as usual and good to see what is out there

[@admusicmas9694]

Great great stuff Michael .you right about the addition. This hobby is so addicting but fun. Specially when you learn about good label, re-pressing, sound, just beautiful. Thank you for your time

[@vinylund]

Inspired Me To Buy Some Records And Fill My Playlists. Thank You A Lot, Good Choice! Greetings From Karlsruhe, Michael!

[@adrianluscombe9532]

Another great video with some very interesting insights & recommendations. By pure chance I found a brand new copy of the Ron Carter in my local record store today. A lovely surprise & thank you for the recommendation

[@PrettyGreenVinylGuy]

That was very informative and will help me with other selections I've been looking at.

[@twraven1]

Speaking of Impex, the Frank Sinatra “Sing and Dance” Columbia reissue in s a work of art. Pressing, music, included booklet, jacket. Simply wonderful!

[@kgobrien1]

Love your enthusiasm. Keep it going

[@Lundy3112]

thank you , as someone who is starting a record collection your information is “ fantastic “ all the best from Australia

[@chipman61]

Great video and advice! Thank you!

[@gdsmith785]

Michael - I wanted to say I truly enjoy your channel and your thoughtful reviews and insights on vinyl. You have referenced in the past that you use vinyl storage solutions for your outer sleeves. I was wondering for your gatefolds do you use the 4mm or the 2mm sealable sleeves or do you just use 4mm for everything. Thanks again for everything you do.

[@Michael45RPM]

The 4 mil resealable

[@gdsmith785]

Thanks so much

[@happyhippythevinylguy]

Another great video man thanks for sharing this, I think I only have two of those. But gives an idea of what I should get thanks

[@djjoeykmusic]

Wow, great break down Thank you Michael

[@aktivstudio-highendaudio]

Habe gerade den tollen Kanal entdeckt und abonniert! Sehr cool!

[@Michael45RPM]

Dann mal herzlich willkommen :-)

[@NelsonMacedo]

Hello there. Just wanted to say that you helped me find very good music. Gave Ron Jefferson Choir and Gillian Welch a listen and had to buy the records. Now I am anxiously waiting for them to arrive! I'm trying to stay away from your recommendations now because I'm poor! Thank you and keep up the good work.

[@wobblebottom1]

Thanks for all the great tips...but where can I buy a pair of glasses like yours..?

[@TheRollingStoness]

As always, Danke Boss, i really want to turn into a fly with audiophiliac ears and stay on that shelf behind you, right in between those speakers u showed the other day.

[@ke6533]

I received my Analog Productions, The Doors S/T and L.A. Woman just this evening.

[@gdwlaw5549]

Thoroughly enjoying your channel! Keep up the great work. I don’t have a high end system. It’s good but not brilliant.

[@kevinogracia1615]

Very cool.... Be safe... Peace on earth....

[@jazzmetalaudiophile]

But once again, thank you for the awesome recommendations 😊

[@55vida]

I'm 70 years old. Really! Going from the Vanilla Fudge album to Nefertiti is kind of a shock. The first track on Nefertiti is basically a Tony Williams solo over an ostinato. It's Tony Williams on drums. I'd take an eight track tape version of Nefertiti over the Vanilla Fudge album. By the way I own both albums on vinyl. Hey! Kids make mistakes.

[@henriksrensen3220]

Great quality recordings, blues, americana. Junior Wells 'come in this house'. Cox Family 'gone like the cotton'.

[@ChristopherB72]

Another great, informative video. Thank you !

[@naitrevivir9462]

Iam a new on vynil, I love the way you wrap your discs. I want to do the same How do you do it? Thanks you.

[@Michael45RPM]

Lokk here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipymp5ltd5KWrJo&t

[@Craig_KCfan]

Hi I am super interested in jazz and maybe you have done so already and I have not dug deep into your videos... but I am new to jazz and I have no idea what to buy or not.. I have no Jazz but I have streamed Dave Brubeck and Miles Davis and Coltrane.. and I like what I hear.. any pointers would be appreciated or maybe you could do a video if you haven’t yet... Thank you for your videos🤗

[@jamiecottle5850]

Thanks for this. Great selection and suggestions.

[@spasticdeadeyedhound1321]

Thanks for the great videos! Could you let me know which pressing of Judee Sill you're referring too?

[@Michael45RPM]

This is from Intervention Records

[@martinchupac7164]

Danke der Herr,muss ich schraiben,das war eine sehr sehr gutte idea machen so ein video,superb!!!

[@Michael45RPM]

hallo martin schön mal wieder von dir zu lesen .-)

[@martinchupac7164]

@@Michael45RPM Das frohe mich!

[@olafolsson288]

Siper Bericht, Dankeschön!

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

I was going to ignore this video as I don’t need you tempting me anymore. Still I watched and I enjoyed. I got 2 of the Dire Straits album. I preordered from another company but forgot about it and then ordered it from MoFi. Now I have 2. Good big or go home. Someone will get some great VCLT. Enjoy your weekend Michael.

[@PatrickBateman90]

Good video, thank you! Keep it up! One question: What covers do you use on your records? They look super transparent and seem to fit for gatefold covers as well... Thanks!

[@silkhead44]

you can listen at 1.5 comfortably...thanks for the list

[@DelicateSoundOfThund]

servus, du eine dumme Frage aus eigenen Interesse, wie hast du das alles eigentlich versichert? Wenn man jetzt zb einen feuerschaden hat, ich denke nicht das eine Versicherung einfach sagt ahhh UHQR Band xy wert auf Discogs im besten Falle 800 Euro beispielhaft ... hast du das alles.dokumentiert und fotografiert? oder nichts dergleichen? weil oft ist ein sammlerwert ja auch relativ..

[@Michael45RPM]

laut meinem Versicherungsmakler ist alles abgedeckt ... hoffe es stimmt :-)

[@DelicateSoundOfThund]

@@Michael45RPM ja die winden sich ja gerne, meines Wissens sind solche Sachen normal gedeckelt mit zb 15000 Euro....im Normalfall ausreichend, nicht in diesem. Muss bei meinem Makler auch mal nachfragen, jede Versicherung tut alles um sich aus Forderungen zu winden, leider

[@daan5361]

Great recommendations. Gives me some new inspiration. Been listening to some of them to decide which ones to buy as most of them are not cheap :). I have the Friday night in San Francisco as a Phillips pressing, which I picked up for €5. It sounds fantastic and is 16 times cheaper ;). I have Norah Jones as a standard Blue Note pressing, which also sounds very good and only costs a fraction of the MoFi one. It's just a suggestion for the ones who are not willing or able to pay €80 for one record.

[@Michael45RPM]

thx Daan Good alternatives

[@nickpilarski]

Truly love your channel! Amazing work. I'm wondering what sleaves you use? Inner and outer? Also seems like you have gatefold sleeves. What do you use for those? Thanks so much

[@Michael45RPM]

Just look here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipymp5ltd5KWrJo

[@poetryonplastic]

Great picks, all those AP Doors titles are essential for any audiophile.

[@crazyprayingmantis5596]

Unless they can't stand flipping 45rpm records.

[@vinylrevenge558]

I've been really enjoying your channel and videos! I have a question. I have a Mono First Edition (US) of 'Elvis is Back!' from 1960, and do really want to add a Stereo copy to my collection. What is the best modern audiophile edition of this record? There's like 20 of them (laughs) and I don't know which to go with? Thanks and appreciate your video content.

[@Michael45RPM]

The Living Stereo 45 RPM Remaster from Analogue Production would be my first choice

[@vinylrevenge558]

@@Michael45RPM Ah Ok! THank you so much.

[@northwindhighlander]

I love watching stuff like this. I'm an audiophile myself, but I'm digital. I like flac format. Most of the genres I listen to, are not into making things on vynal these days.

[@paulaidenmusic]

Great video!! Chet Baker has been out of stock since May, I had ordered from the blue Note site and unfortunately due to Covid there’s still no news of a 2nd pressing... My order still stands and waiting for news...

[@willbalkovec2631]

Hang in there - its absolutely worth it. The Chet Baker Sings reissue from Blue Note's Tone Poet Series was my first Tone Poet. I now have 10+, they are just beautifully done records. Its worth the wait - hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

[@jazzmetalaudiophile]

How to stop me from getting rich part XIV. My wallet is bleeding

[@giovannirolla8954]

I am a fan of Gillian Welch and I am purchasing the vinyl (also from Dave Rawlings Machine) as they are published. However I must have been unlucky with my pressing of "Harrow & The Harvest" because it's incredbily noisy (cracks & pops). The recording is obviously great and the cover is stunning. I ususally listen to the cd (wich is amazing). I'll need to listen to "Soul Journey" to understand if it was just a single bad pressing.

[@Michael45RPM]

Try and Clean the Record maybe that helps

[@apolloguitars]

Love your vids. Keep it up! One question... What shelving are you using? Gorgeous.

[@Michael45RPM]

They are Costum Made here in Germany

[@thomasandersen1784]

Off topic: What furniture do you store your records in? I can see it's not a Kallas/Ikea like mine. Would be interesting, as i'm about to upgrade for more space. Cheers from Denmark

[@jaromirdrobnak8991]

Great channel everybody cares about the sleeves. :-) Where can i get all the records please do you have a shop? are you selling them? thanks. Jaro

[@Michael45RPM]

Nope not selling anything :-)

[@HoomanR17]

Michael. Please remind us which version of surfer girl you prefer and why mono vs stereo. Also I sense you don't use a mono cartridge but does your phono preamp have a mono switch.. what's your feeling on that?.

[@Michael45RPM]

I did not refer any, as this is more a beginners Guide.. but you are right we need to talk about it. In this case i showed the Stereo Version

[@tonyharrison2542]

Well done Michael.

[@BobbyLeeCarroll]

Hello, hope you see this and reply. I'm a beginner and you have inspired me. Saw your quick comment on 'Legrand Jazz'. I went to the Impex site. You mentioned your copy was 33 1/3 in your clip. Is it 180gram and do you have a preference on this particular record or other concerning 33 1/3 versus 45 rpm as Impex has both? Which would you buy? Thanks ahead of time. Great reviews.

[@broadhurst5000]

Some great selections there, have recently invested in a few thousand dollars worth of mofi, tone poet, music matters jazz, analogue productions etc. As someone who loves good quality music from many different genres I would love to see more contemporary music take this audiophile approach to vinyl pressings, especially electronic which I'm a big fan of. For example the album "Psychic" by Darkside sounds incredible on vinyl but can only imagine if mofi gave it the special treatment. Some I prefer the tidal version like "Out the Window" album by Christopher Schwarzälder, the vinyl sounds crappy. I wonder if there will be audiophile pressings for more contemporary music in the future... Hope so!

[@Michael45RPM]

you are so right. there are so Many Great electronic Albums That Suffer from Poor mastering and Pressing. try out the Raster Noton Label.

[@broadhurst5000]

@@Michael45RPM thanks for the tip, I'll check them out.

[@broadhurst5000]

@@Michael45RPM p.s. The recent Four Tet albums have done a magnificent job on its pressing and packaging, especially the 16 oceans album.

[@francoisdunord7169]

Hallo michael, thanks for your suggestions. Besides lp’s and cd’s i also stream music from qobuz, here are some songs i think sound fanfastic on my hifi system, all played from qobuz. Melanie de biasio - your freedom is the end of me, from the album lilies. Ruthie foster - ring of fire, from the album let it burn. Snowy white - bird of paradise (version 2002), from the album the best of snowy white (remastered). This proves to me that not only your hifi system is important but also the recording and mastering.

[@V1ZNS.]

Great video. Before they run out, I just ordered the Ron Jefferson. Heard they only made a 1000.

[@dudbois742]

jakość realizacji nagrania , jakość muzyki, świetne brzmienie

[@fj103]

I just received all your recommendations for in n out records they also included some extra s which was really nice if them.

[@Michael45RPM]

Thats great, thanks for this information

[@ModernistPC]

In addition to the records, where can I get the eyewear?

[@nathanverni9143]

Unfortunately, the Chet Baker Sings Tone Poet is backordered. Do you think the Tone Poets will continue to be repressed and stay in print?

[@Michael45RPM]

Yes I am quite sure they will just wait a bit

[@ralex3697]

Very easy to get Chet Baker Sings in Canada. There are two copies in my local shop.

[@Vaga365]

I have one one the way from Europe because I just couldn't wait for a repress. It's arrival will complete my full run of Tone Poets.

[@inspAIredstudio]

Ich finde du solltest mehr über die Alben und Künstler erzählen. Ums um was für eine Musikrichtung handelt es sich usw. Ansonsten ist es zu langweilig. Du kannst auch auf die die Album Art eingehen die die VInyls immer zu was besonderem machen. Eine Liste in der Beschreibung wäre auch gut wegen der Schreibweise und so, da die Künstler gerade für Einsteiger nicht alle geläufig sind. Wenn du dem ganzen mehr Tiefe gibst reiche auch die Top 10 statt 21. würde mich freuenden Du was draus machst😎

[@johncammegh1509]

This man is pure class

[@HiFiGOAudio]

I see Dire Straits, Herbie Hancock, I instantly click on subscribe!! Awesome recommendations!! Thank you

[@Michael45RPM]

Thanks and welcome to the Channel :-)

[@jazzbumsmike]

Do you have any audiophile pressings of Frank Sinatra? I guess there are only MoFi pressings from his catalog that would be considered audiophile. Thanks!

[@Michael45RPM]

some Mofis, and there is a Great new one from Impex weich is probably wonderful

[@jazzbumsmike]

@@Michael45RPM Yes. I have mine pre-ordered. What's great about this one is that it's from Columbia -- this part of his catalog has not been reissued on vinyl. Very much looking forward to it and I hope they do more.

[@juandv930722]

which record covers are those? they look really high quality

[@Michael45RPM]

Look here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipymp5ltd5KWrJo

[@jazzblasterrr]

Love the broad range of genres and eras of music. Certainly something for (almost) everyone!

[@Rab2485]

What kind of covers do you use to preserve these beauties?

[@Michael45RPM]

Look here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipymp5ltd5KWrJo

[@Rab2485]

@@Michael45RPM thanks!

[@djjoeykmusic]

Great video! Awesome selection

[@davidstein9129]

What record label is the Ron Jefferson Choir on?

[@chrisames2795]

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[@rhenrhree1816]

Cute sweater dude!

[@frankhalbig2337]

Hi, great Video! Thanks. Which cases for label and records are you using. Thank you for your help.

[@Michael45RPM]

Vinyl Storage Solution

[@lutznetzig2622]

Whow. Was für ne Brille....

[@GodfreyMann]

10:21 - Gillian Welsh “The Harrow & The Harvest”

[@antonioabbruzzese4337]

I love gillian welch.. and judee sill.. Thanks for suggest herbie hancock album

[@topictardis7720]

Where do you get your gatefold outer sleeves from?

[@Michael45RPM]

Please look here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipymp5ltd5KWrJo

[@a.vonende7885]

Excelent list. Now listening to the Thom Rotella Band reissue on vinyl. On my system it sounds better than te CD.

[@jonathanpeters5027]

I found an original mono pressing of Legrand Jazz pretty cheap. I am considering getting the Impex pressing.

[@HoomanR17]

I'm in the same boat . Just need to decide to get the 33 for comparison or go for the 45.

[@anandsingh4043]

Hi Michael- Thank you for your great insights in audiophile vinyl. Can you please recommend the 10 best SAM Records albums besides Miles Davis and Jon Jefferson Choir which I already bought? Thanks

[@andysmusicden]

You can’t go wrong with any of the Sam releases IMO. All excellent.

[@audiosaurus6511]

Danke für den Chet Baker Sings tip!

[@Michael45RPM]

Immer wieder gerne!

[@danijelsan81]

What kind of a sleeve do you have there on Nefertiti LP?

[@Michael45RPM]

Look here if you like: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipymp5ltd5KWrJo&t

[@claasbentzel2721]

Wich Kind of Cover are That?

[@infemuss]

I would love an updated new list in 2022 for this

[@vchmhifi1532]

Nice recommendations! 👍

[@Wr1terTyp3]

What brand of outersleeve do you use for gatefolds?

[@Michael45RPM]

Look here if you like: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipymp5ltd5KWrJo&t

[@sualk-ye6fz]

Which release of Neil Young Harvest was recommended in the video?

[@matzeflamingos]

Which series/label do you talk about the neil young 'harvest'?

[@Michael45RPM]

Neils own Archival Series

[@matzeflamingos]

@@Michael45RPM and by the way - my best sounding record is the 5LP Analogue productions reissue from Belafonte at Carnegie Hall

[@Michael45RPM]

Yes its a big one!

[@christowski...]

@@Michael45RPM HI Michael Great channel! Same question on Neil Young as I can't find this version anywhere. Can you share a link to it? Thank you!