John Coltrane Blue Train The Complete Masters Reaction and thoughts.

[@BOBBRADLEYCHANNEL]

Note: I said Columbia when I should have said Atlantic, thanks for understanding .

[@TheHSIHP]

How dare you 😆

[@Dbriskit]

Will let it slide considering you also introduced "quacky" as a way to describe a trumpets timbre. 😄

[@s.t.e.r.e.o.]

Had me second guess myself for a sec..

[@markh.9822]

I demand a handwritten apology

[@adamweeks4258]

You’re a good man Charlie Brown.

[@johnparadise3134]

What a wonderful array of album covers we are treated to at the beginning of this video!

[@BOBBRADLEYCHANNEL]

Amazing art from Mr. Francis Wolf! Cheers

[@seand67]

Thanks.....I'll have to fine ONE pressing to be happy with

[@Jamko1970]

Great video Bob!! Wish I had the OG, very nice.

[@lucullus6127]

Great video, as usual..! I used to own the 2014 Music Matters mono 33rpm version (yes, excellent)+ i have a 1971 Liberty RVG stereo copy; and now, the new Tone Poet stereo as well (yes, excellent). If my house should burn down, and i have only one minute to decide, i would save, keep, the Liberty RVG copy for sure... ( Life & Energy being more important than detail, tonal balance and "clean" sound) - : “Somebody was trying to tell me that CDs are better than vinyl because they don't have any surface noise. I said, “Listen, mate, life has surface noise.” (John Peel)

[@BOBBRADLEYCHANNEL]

Now this is one hell of a comment, cheers to that!

[@TheHSIHP]

I picked up the mono last week. Blue Train has been a hole in my collection for a while. It sounds fantastic! Big September for me. Blue Train, Animals remix and Dirt. Great month for records so far!!

[@BOBBRADLEYCHANNEL]

Same here jay!

[@ralex3697]

Next year they will do 45 rpm version, the redundancy never ends. I buy everything, can’t resist

[@TripleE76]

Forget the video, but the skeleton you used as a record holder, I found one … dude, wicked cool. It’s always holding a Grateful Dead set in rotation.

[@BOBBRADLEYCHANNEL]

Can’t go wrong with a little Jerry on regular rotation!

[@mpw116]

I loved this record. New to jazz and have a dozen or so, including KOB UHQR and A Love Supreme. Blue Train is the first that’s really, really hooked me. Thanks for the review!

[@BOBBRADLEYCHANNEL]

Cheers to that Michael!

[@alankirkby465]

Michael Wood Hello to you. Have you yet listened to Miles Davis, Album: Milestones. One of the best. I live in U.K. Anyway, Peace to all.

[@mpw116]

@@alankirkby465 I haven’t tried that one yet. I’ll check it out. Thank you, Alan!

[@ralex3697]

Blue Train is my favorite

[@richardriley4415]

Yoh back atcha. Your's is the only Blue Train video I will watch. I actually picked up the stereo version so I don't need to open my Classic records boxset.. This is actually my favorite Coltrane record.I love trombone being an old Trad Jazz guy.

[@BOBBRADLEYCHANNEL]

Good call Richard and much appreciated sir!

[@therevrockinrollin]

Really enjoyed the video Bob. Exceptional that they did this is a Tone Poet form.

[@BOBBRADLEYCHANNEL]

Cheers to that Rev!

[@happyhippythevinylguy]

I got the stereo version as well just because I wanted the outtakes.. I already have a real good stereo reissue from Blue Note version of it already but I just had to have the outtakes.. fantastic video bob

[@BOBBRADLEYCHANNEL]

Thanks I appreciate that, you can’t go wrong hear.. it sounds amazing. Cheers

[@mlblue5355]

Thanks for your explanation. Yes, find a OG mono, then compare both, then have a massive shootout!

[@twofromthetrunk9932]

Love your background story to these records. Always Interesting

[@BOBBRADLEYCHANNEL]

Cheers my friend!

[@kennethspringer9425]

Bob. Thanks for the review. I bought the stereo in vinyl and deluxe cd for my SUV stereo. Simply put I am listening to the Shakespeare of jazz. What about Lee Morgan's "Cornbread " vinyl release? Will they ever re-release it on 180gram?

[@BOBBRADLEYCHANNEL]

All of them will see a repress, it takes awhile but it’s coming :)

[@s.t.e.r.e.o.]

I got the mono for now. Great job with that Trombone rif...

[@usquebaugh1]

I would have 'liked' this video at the end anyway, because I enjoyed your review of Blue Train - The Complete Masters set, but I admit a 'liked' this one right after the "nose trombone"; both for the effect and the spot on commentary. Nose touch Bob ;) Great video!

[@BOBBRADLEYCHANNEL]

Much appreciated lol!

[@jrgenholteng1529]

I got Stereo and Mono version on vinyl, and the download of this album! It has the stereo and mono with the bonus tracks in flac.

[@BOBBRADLEYCHANNEL]

Oh nice! Cheers to that!

[@VinylRundown]

I have 20 of those LPs in the opening sequence. But its not a competition. (Is it!?)

[@philipstenklov3140]

Video soundfx are back - And im friggin luvin it!!!!✔️🥳

[@BOBBRADLEYCHANNEL]

You know, we have to have fun sometimes :p cheers!

[@rumble602]

I still can't get my head around the weird way the track listing is done on the back of the stereo version. Makes it look like Locomotion is on side one.

[@ΑπόλλωνΘηρευτής]

It's a huge wrong from B.N

[@JazzMessengerToGo]

Thanks for the informative video Bob! My "take" on the alternate takes is that yes, they are educational as to the recording process. But in the days of streaming and you tube, do we really need the alternate takes on vinyl? I The complete TP Blue Train Release (mono, stereo, and alternate takes) is available for streaming. So I wish the TP stereo is priced like a regular release without the alternate takes.

[@BOBBRADLEYCHANNEL]

That a good take I think. Cheers

[@AsTheTableTurns]

I did the same with the Mono. Leaving it sealed for awhile. I don’t have a mono cartridge or switch on my turntable so I wouldn’t get the full impact.

[@BOBBRADLEYCHANNEL]

Good call, ✊🏼

[@happyhippythevinylguy]

I wish it was a box set too because I know I'm going to end up getting the damn mono version

[@JimMorrisonslizard]

One of your best videos (and I’m not even into jazz).

[@BOBBRADLEYCHANNEL]

I have appreciated :) cheers!

[@theboomerscalper]

Damn you Bob Bradley! I need you to tell me which is best!

[@gratefuldawgs2738]

I’m leaning towards the mono first listens. Be looking forward to your take. I didn’t have any vinyl versions of this release. Had the 97 cd with a couple extras. So cool to hear on wax. Good luck keeping mono sealed 😝. Lol🎶🎼🎵🍄

[@BOBBRADLEYCHANNEL]

Yeah I don’t think that seal will last long after reading a lot of comments saying the mono rules! The clock is ticking on that for sure. Cheers

[@jamesthompson2804]

I’ve got the mono on the way, supposedly today…Sunday delivery, baby!

[@BOBBRADLEYCHANNEL]

Let’s go! Cheers

[@videoplusdvd]

Bought the mono, and it sounds rich and full. Cut very loud, so there is a lower signal-to-noise ratio. Listened to the stereo via streaming and I found the soundstage to be hollow because of the track balancing vs. instrument proximity. Mono definitely the way to go, despite no extras.

[@BOBBRADLEYCHANNEL]

Glad I got them both! Cheers

[@elliottcrews4997]

Nice overview. I'm really wanting to hear what you think of the mono. I have a, don't tell anyone, DOL release but am considering getting the mono and donating my DOL to a worthy cause. Or should I just toss it?

[@BOBBRADLEYCHANNEL]

Elliot that’s an excellent plan, it seems from these comments the mono is great! Cheers

[@jeremyelkin]

Hi, thanks for this great insight. Do you organize your tone poets by leader or release number? Or neither?

[@BOBBRADLEYCHANNEL]

Release number, I definitely keep them together. Cheers

[@johnkreutz3207]

The mono is awesome

[@BOBBRADLEYCHANNEL]

That seems to be the consensus:) cheers John!

[@mr.jazzfusionhiphop1298]

Totally enjoyed the Blue Train album, listen to it for about two days but never played the Mono tracks. Definitely like it better then the RVG version. For some strange reason I collect the Mono versions of any album if it's available but I never play them. I guess when I first got into music and audio equipment in the late 60's I was always taught to make sure you get the Stereo copy.

[@BOBBRADLEYCHANNEL]

Sometimes you just have to have them both :) this is one of those times I suppose… cheers my friend

[@makimakipapura7543]

It's really all about technical limitations when it comes to stereo recordings from that time period. '56-60'

[@dimitriosmetalos]

Bob you always dig down to the story like an historian. You have a unique way of storytelling. It is almost a cinematic approach. Do they have the same price (mono & stereo)? Is it the recording or the master that makes an album audiophile in your opìnion? Huge topic for discussion...

[@BOBBRADLEYCHANNEL]

They are not the same price unfortunately, the stereo is 60 bucks and the mono is around 40. The mastering is a big deal but the recording has to be of high quality to start with. Good musicians, good sounding instruments, great recording gear, expert engineering, and yes great mix & mastering to wrap all that up. It’s a real labor of love .

[@jt-hn6ur]

Hey Bob not sure if you heard, the great Pharoah Sanders died yesterday. One of the last of the greats form back in the day. Putting on Karma now.

[@BOBBRADLEYCHANNEL]

I did, what a bummer. We don’t have many of these guys left… I’ll be busting mine out tonight for sure. Godspeed in his great astral journey.

[@ceejaydeesoozaa]

the only thing i hate about the complete masters is the price. wow. that stereo original is like on my wishlist. congrats on owning that gem.

[@BOBBRADLEYCHANNEL]

Yeah I was a bit shocked by that 60 dollar sticker, dang!

[@ehg1962]

Great Album

[@DavidCorway]

FX!!!!! YES!!!!!!!!

[@ralex3697]

The OG still exceeds the reissue, not dynamically but emotionally

[@BOBBRADLEYCHANNEL]

Good call.

[@slistone1940]

So, how does it compare with the original? I mean, forgetting that it’s an original, which do you think sounds better?

[@BOBBRADLEYCHANNEL]

There’s an immediacy with the original pressing that the poet doesn’t have but there is more harmonic contact with the tone poet… it’s a toss up. But I’ll personally reach for the tone poet more I think.

[@slistone1940]

@@BOBBRADLEYCHANNEL makes sense. I have a 1970 repress with the van gelder stamp. I think the instrument clarity and separation is way better with tone poet (not to mention bass). But get what you’re saying about the immediacy.

[@gringoloco4]

Great record. I have the CD. Im sitting this one out.

[@vinylrichie007]

Blue Train has trombone on it that sounds like a crappy Herb Albert trumpet. So, a no go for me.

[@BOBBRADLEYCHANNEL]

Lol 😂 Richie stay gold!

[@ralex3697]

Not for me, I like the trombone, sounds great

[@ralex3697]

Don’t care for extra filler, they left it off for a reason.

[@joelaffolter2392]

I am very doubtful with these Vinyl's... Everyone knows that after 2 or 3 plays it cracks. I have Blue Train by Coltrane for almost 40 years in cd, same condition as when I bought it, the sound is good, and it doesn't crack... I don't think the quality is better on vinyl. Ok the object is better than the bad concept of Cds too small etc... But the rest is not, and I know vinyl. I own more than 2000 of them and a colleague of mine also has a huge collection of old Blue Note originals. But today they are unlistenable because he is a musician and I also worked and studied with them by making transcriptions. We bought them all back on CD. Do you listen to your records or is it just an 'object' for you? This kind of 'stuff' is fine in a library but not for listening. You have to live with the technology and musicians like Trane would be happy to have his recordings especially the last ones on which these titles are cut in two... This is my opinion, and many musicians and others share it. You are getting screwed with prohibitive prices for things that are long out of date...

[@BOBBRADLEYCHANNEL]

Joel different strokes for different folks … of course I listen to them. Cheers

[@joelaffolter2392]

@@BOBBRADLEYCHANNEL So you understood well. The music is the most important and the support is secondary. But I also understand that it can make people appreciate the musicians even more. I don't judge, it was a question. The old Shellacs also make me this impression, to hear the musicians closer than on USB key. Have a good listen and I wish you all the fun in the world with Trane and all the others.