One of the Top 5 Rarest Blue Notes: Sonny Clark's Cool Struttin' Original vs. MMJ Reissue Comparison

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🎵 Prepare to be amazed as we ( Michael45 and Günter from Minty Vinyl) dive into a rare musical treasure! In this video, we'll compare one of the Top 5 Rarest Blue Notes - the original pressing of Sonny Clark's Cool Struttin' - with a modern audiophile reissue. 🎧 Discover the differences in sound quality, pressing quality, and overall listening experience between these two remarkable editions. If you're a vinyl enthusiast or an audiophile, this is a must-watch! Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to 45 RPM Audiophile for more weekly vinyl and audiophile news, discussions, and opinions. 🔥🎶

[@joeharley8396]

Couple of things here. The reissues have more bass because that's what Rudy recorded on the master tapes. We do not roll that off as Rudy had to do in the 50s and 60s. The "punch" you speak of, or as Michael said "all the instruments are at the same level" comes from the compression Rudy added in mastering. We don't use compression. On the other hand, if one enjoys hunting (and paying for) OGs, I'm all for it! Whatever doorway into this fabulous music you take, whichever makes you happy, is the correct choice!

[@minty-vinyl]

very helpful insight! many thanks

[@1061shrink1061]

I'm a huge believer that at their best, these new releases, are capable of exceeding the originals, if done correctly. Every Classic and Tone Poet i've picked up so far has been beyond excellent.

[@xentakis]

Wow those Sonny Clark originals are beautiful. For me, it is an amazing feeling to hold records from that time period when they are in such nice condition, even the inexpensive ones.

[@jeffbeamer9882]

SO much fun to hear the excitement and pleasure of dedicated audiophiles! Bien joué!

[@celtic-audiophile]

What a lovely honest chap Gunther is

[@the-vinyl-dreamscape5084]

Excellent discussion. Thank you both for your insights. Greatly appreciated. Danke.

[@SaschaAlmoneit]

Thank you for this really interesting video. There is not often the opportunity to marvel at such rarities…

[@liammolyneuxmusic]

Amazing finds Guenter congratulations. Great comparisons guys.A tough one Stereo v Mono .So refreshing the original monos scored so highly. So special & so fortunate to have them & to be able play them. Michael,Guenter thx for sharing .

[@Joe-yi8xj]

Original mono blue notes are so much more punchy and raw in the best possible ways

[@juliensullerot1111]

Great, great!!! The monos are impossible to beat. To me, even lacking of some bass and sometimes top end, these are the ones you are happy to listen to the most. This is top fun to listen to those blue note OG!

[@mcintoshkid]

great video thx a lot, i just bought the BLUE NOTE Reissues - Analogue Production ,Vinyl Box (25x2 Vinyl 45-RPM LP Set) from a audiophile guy for a good price, this box set from 2008 i not even listed on discogs, it sounds great but not all records,

[@josesanchez-os7zr]

It's my favorite Blue Note album.

[@Grooverski]

Nice comparison of some amazing records. 👏🏻🍺

[@thesoulboy7976]

This is really, really nice.

[@zundap100]

Two excellent albums and we are very glad that you showed and presented them. Of course, it would be nice to hear them, but unfortunately it is not practical. Anyway, thanks to both of you for the video.👍

[@williamschaefer7399]

This is why I focus on first presses in mono. I think you will be quite surprised at the improvement with a mono cart

[@nttng95]

Nice one. Not in my collection yet but have their cover design on tee shirt 😅

[@thebuxtstopshere]

50s/60s presses are unsurpassed.. agree. I don't think the newer pressing plants match the care and technique of the lathes to cutting and pressing l.. aside from what I have read and know about ERC but not experientially. Having tasted for eg. Columbia SAX, Decca SXL and 1st press Blue Note as examples gracing my turntables, this is true to what my ears have taken in. Thx for this piece.

[@mymixture965]

I have about 70 OG Blue Notes and for some titles I also have a modern version, I always like the OG´s better. I also have a dedicated mono tonearm and this is very important, a must have, when you buy the old monos.

[@Raymondey]

Nice 👌

[@jazzkatt7083]

Nice find for people who like the originals. Joe Harley said they could’ve done reissues like the OG but he said sounds were “missing” on the originals.😮

[@hennietaljaard9096]

I have some of the Blue Note originals. Compared to modern versions they are warmer and more cohesive. with the monos the image is in the middle. I think the old valve equipment has a lot to do with this.

[@kgeo753]

Michael, I know you’re know you’re not the biggest Beatles fan but I do hope you do a comparison of the Red and Blue remixes and the 2014 analog pressings. Yours is the only opinion I put stock in.

[@VagueRANT100]

my deep groove mono Blue Train has myriad hairline scratches yet it plays perfectly.....late fifties OGs are best ...Jawohl...!!!

[@dirkbusche54]

I suppose, you heard the Original Cool Struttin with Mono-Cartridge. Which one? The much better sound with Mono-Carts is my experience too, especially with Miyajima Kotetu Mono or AT 33 Mono.

[@tomwebb7091]

And where does the BN Classic reissue rank? Its is a top 10 Blue Note album without doubt

[@alwilliams5177]

You can't compare mono to stereo. Mono always seems louder and more solid. It has more punch. Unlike R&R, they made great stereo jazz albums very early (Blues and The Abstract Truth fkr instance). Never heard an album that was released in both that sounded better in stereo.

[@washline]

Are you playing these mono original pressings on a mono cartridge? If not, then you aren't going to get a proper impression on them.

[@JeffersonDD]

Great stream! I’m envious of all that space on the shelves! I only have a handful of originals, but usually I prefer the Tone Poets / MMJ, but I should revisit this on some. Unfortunately mine are more VG / VG-, so more surface noise :/

[@seamuscolgan7654]

Those two LP's are amazing finds 😮

[@RillenReiner]

Great video!

[@SOfTanzVictims]

Great video!

[@dariuszsalamon9441]

the sound of old titles was limited by bandwidth of the cutting lathe back in a day and also limited dynamic because cartridges would not handle it back in 50s and 60s

[@MrLovell1971]

That’s some top notch pieces right there they don’t press them like that anymore I wish I had those . The sound of those original pressings IMO is outstanding I’ve never seen those OGs in the wild before I with you guys Mono is the way to go 🥂.

[@michaelgallay]

Did you also compare cool struttin from blue note classic (stereo) and blue note 75 (mono) ?

[@betze7169]

Hi Michael, have you used your Stereo or a new Mono Cartridge for these sublime originals? Thanks for this interesting video!

[@mr.bigsquid8422]

Amazing finds! Great conversation! In my experience, the mono cartridge will also help bring out the bass a bit along with some more clarity and robustness. A testament to how good those records must sound.

[@Daniel-hk3ru]

So enjoy this type of conversation into the details and experience these types of records produce. Guenter you saved true art from being discarded ! Thank you, gentlemen for a great stream !

[@rongreen1538]

Great to see you two sharing your opinions, it’s always good to see Gunter, a genuine guy. Thank you both for taking the time to make this video, I enjoyed it tremendously.

[@snapcracklenpop821]

Saw one of those drop for 2300 gbp on ebay last night