The 20 Best Audiophile Analogue Production Editions (Still in Print 2021)

The Best out of Rock, Blues, Jazz, Folk from the Fantastic Audiophile Label!

[@alexshkoditch4593]

I purchased L.A. Woman based on your recommendation on a previous video. It is stunning; I've never heard it sound better.

[@thevinyltruffle]

Your channel and The “In” Groove are costing me hundreds and hundreds of dollars that I don’t have.

[@roysegev12]

Me too 😊 the same 2

[@jeffwinney3673]

So true. I'm in Phoenix and heading to The In Groove this afternoon. Lol.

[@terrywho22]

I find this channel to be more sincere than the other channel you mention, but to each their own.

[@rafaelb.3121]

My Wife says I need two lifes to listen all your recomendations...!!!. Keep going...!!👍👍

[@terrywho22]

@@rafaelb.3121 So tell her you only plan to buy 1/2 of the recommended disks this time around. 😂

[@karabennemsi1923]

Great video, in my opinion, Analogue Productions is one of the rare companies which offers consistently high quality. Thanks for sharing.

[@theflipside-vinylcommunity]

I own all the doors analog productions and they sound amazing I also have the son house ,the folk singer , Nora Jones , time out ,love supreme , they all sound so amazing

[@theflipside-vinylcommunity]

You videos are always fantastic

[@theflipside-vinylcommunity]

And carter says hi

[@Michael45RPM]

Give Carter a Hug (If he is not way too old for those kind of stuff :-)

[@roysegev12]

Please do part 2 and part 3 😊 for the in print albums from AP , please 🙏 , wonderful video as always

[@theflipside-vinylcommunity]

Herbie Hancock headhunters 45 rpm and counting crows August 45 rpm also sound so amazing

[@RICJapan]

Great Posting - very enjoyable- thank-you!

[@Jazzeum]

I should also add that I’m a recent fan of audiophile recordings and your videos are extremely helpful. For example, I had never heard of In and Out Records, Vinyl Solutions or Impex before I started watching your channel. Yours is the channel I check daily to see if you have new videos.

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[@davidgill2520]

Hello from Montreal, your channel is simple and honest. And yes costing me money!

[@Matasky2010]

So great to see Skynyrd made your list, one of the greatest ever!

[@raymclaughlin2739]

Hi Michael. Just want to say I absolutely love your channel and look forward to the videos. Your passion and insights are very interesting. My wife though is convinced that I am the only person would would possibly sit through videos about vinyl record collecting! I assure here you have many fans.

[@musicfan8253]

Ray, 😂, your wife has no idea that we’re actually a cult?!?!?!?!

[@markmiddaugh9359]

Look at that record cover. As a teenager I enjoyed my records and the Doors were my favorite.

[@kjbiz]

Thanks again for the recommendations Michael. I will be ordering some of these through Analogue and hope they can send to me in Sri Lanka 🇱🇰

[@nadessenpalian6719]

Thank you for all your great videos. You got me to start the audiophile journey!!

[@marklatkowski9327]

Great video, as always!

[@TRamone01]

Yes, I'm going for the first three Lynyrd Skynyrd albums on 45rpm. Thanks for the recommendation!

[@MJEvermore853]

Thanks to this video and respect for your advice and opinions, I just ordered 'LA Woman' and the Doors debut album from Analogue Productions. I can barely wait to hear them! A seller on Discogs said that The Door's debut from AP is only being sold now on 180gr vinyl rather than the 200gr. I wonder if there is a difference in quality? I didn't want to risk it, so I found a different seller and got the 200gr version. Thank you so much for all your advice. It's protecting us from buying those well-hidden "stinkers" out there on vinyl.😊

[@Jazzeum]

Sadly, after I watched this many of the jazz titles you mentioned are back ordered. Hopefully, they come back in stock. One album not on your list but which you included on your top 20 Jazz list last year is Bill Evans at Montreaux. That’s a fantastic sounding record.

[@Michael45RPM]

Which are back ordered and where did you look? Yes the Evans is top

[@Jazzeum]

@@Michael45RPM I looked just now after I watched your video and was looking at the 45s. I looked at the Analogue site. Do you have other sites I should look at. On back order was Muddy Waters, Dave Brubeck and Duke Ellington. Son House and Ella Fitzgerald-Louis Armstrong are in stock. I didn’t check the others. I’m also a Doors fan and that’s in stock.

[@Michael45RPM]

There are a lot of shops out there, if you do not find them there go to discogs There are sellers who takes the regular price for them

[@terrywho22]

Bill Evans at Montreaux is indeed excellent!

[@terrywho22]

Once I saw the title, I knew this was going to be a great video. The only recommendation I am not entirely with is Pet Sounds. I had the 2016 180 gram vinyl edition and thought the mastering was not great. Maybe the one presently available is better? That said, I received my copy of Bill Evans at the Montreux Jazz Festival on 45. 😮Simply stunning! Jack DeJohnette is captured in a way I had not heard before. Very glad you recommended it!

[@markh.9822]

Did you get the stereo or mono Pet Sounds?

[@Michael45RPM]

I got both

[@terrywho22]

@@markh.9822 Stereo, 33-1/3 version.

[@florianpasch2495]

Missing on your list, which would be pretty high up on my list would be the sound of jazz.

[@ivanmaltoni8760]

Michael thanks for your support because today there are a lot of records with poor quality. Your suggestions increase continuosly my wishlist. I changed my gear with Cornwall IV and ampli McIntosh MA252 and now I can’t accept vynil with poor quality.

[@cahabatunes380]

I wish AP would release an audiophile version of the Beach Boys Christmas album.

[@notenoughholidays]

4 stops for ads during this video. When not skipping all the ads, I really enjoyed your video! :) I'd not really heard of Analogue Productions previously, but after seeing this am keen to seek some out. I think my copy of Roger Waters's 'Amused to death' is issued by them.

[@fredbrunetti7256]

Some great reviews I really enjoy all your videos you are one of the best to watch on weather or not to make the purchase

[@ikegreen3090]

Hello Michael really enjoy your channel I bought the LA woman by The Doors the only rock group that really matters to me and the sun house who is my favourite blues man when they first came out almost 60 maybe you more years ago and they’re still my favourites great to see that you are letting people know about the older recordings that still sound good take care

[@scottmcbride1217]

If I have a modest set up (Outlaw amp, Pro-Ject Debut Carbon, Zu Audio Dirty Weekend speakers) do these high end pressings make sense? Will my system extract the detail to justify the cost of these pressings?

[@Michael45RPM]

It will!

[@rodrigollanes7619]

Yes. I also have a modest set up (Pro-ject... Yamaha AS501, Kef LS50) and i can definitely appreciate the differences.

[@DBigs]

Outlaw makes good quality gear at a good price.

[@dank.6942]

Absolutely

[@catified2081]

Absolutely!

[@DocJJohnson]

Great show

[@tonynewman1694]

Would like a uhqr version of the who Quadrophenia, pink floyd the wall on uhqr or a one step but 45 rpm. Might be on my wish list for a long time.

[@MrDmojoman]

Michael your videos are excellent

[@stevensmith8793]

I've only got 2- Freddie Hubbard's Hub Cap and Paul Chambers Whims of Chambers. Both are 45 pm and sound great.

[@1solas]

Accoustic Sounds should have a depot in Europe with all the orders coming their way....checked out Tony Joe white....wonderful

[@whitey7998]

I agree. Shipping is around 30 USD which isn’t too bad if you’re ordering lots but no good if you want one or two only.

[@michelraffin7006]

@@whitey7998 i had 45 euros shipping for a vinyl,record at 42 euros……!!!!!!(to France) and i paid 62 euros shipping for two,records … very expensive shipping

[@jannesandsten7953]

Yeah agree on that, would love to get a few of these

[@whitey7998]

@Anton Verdonk there is a U.K. Blue Note store online, but are very, very slow.

[@eamonmccourt4225]

@@whitey7998and @Anton Verdonk You can pick up all the blue note tone poets, 80 series and classics through Juno, Rough trade and amazon on release day. They also stock nearly all of the past issues in the series.

[@audiophileman7047]

I did like it and thank you! 👍👍👍

[@VagueRANT100]

I LOVE SON HOUSE!!!!

[@ikegreen3090]

Michael I really enjoy your channel the doors and Son House you’re a man after my own heart I bought the first stores album two weeks after it came out how to move mono pressing regret getting rid of it didn’t understand the value of mono at that time Senos I’ve been listening for 50+ years there’s a not bad book That talks about his reemergence in the 60s call preaching the blues I can’t think of the author at the moment and also Norah Jones Ravi Shankar‘s daughter I have a good friend who lives next-door to her mother in Dallas and her mother was very pleased with the way that the blue note labelled treated her Keep up the good work and I’ll keep listening take care

[@memyselfmyvinyl894]

I'm a recent subscriber (last month or so). I am really getting into better sound quality more.I have a couple of AP productions. Doors - S/T and L.A. Woman. Nora Jones - Come Away with Me Son House - Father of Folk Blues Dave Brubeck - Time Out (33RPM) Coltrane - A Love Supreme and Ballads Getz/Gilberto - the 33RPM version

[@Michael45RPM]

Great start i hope you will go on on that journey :-)

[@rockabillyproject8266]

Love Analogue Productions like I do MFSL. The Doors box set by Analogue Productions is must for fans of The Doors. Right now I only have the SACD box set as a placeholder until I can find the vinyl box set for a reasonable price.

[@gregorymenapace6256]

Michael , Do you have the Bloodlines Box by Blood Sweat & Tears issued by Analogue Productions. If you do I would be interested on your thoughts.

[@Michael45RPM]

Its great, dont know if it is still in print, but consider thatb from the 2nd album there will be prob. a Mofi 1step

[@felipeopazomusic]

Great Video! I would add Miles Davis "Seven Steps To Heaven", even if its 33 RPM, sounds fantastic.

[@gildraper6619]

Many of these are out of stock or "back ordered" at Acoustic Sounds. Also, Hugh Masekela Hope 33rpm sounds amazing!

[@Michael45RPM]

Try other sources, also at Discogs you got some of them for regular prices

[@anthonydavies9093]

I did not get the 33 1/3 RPM Love Supreme when it was readily available as I have the 45RPM version. I’m kicking myself now!

[@TyroneEpps]

I ❤ love this😊😊😊😊😊

[@mblazer4004]

You should update this for 2024!

[@tonynewman1694]

I have all the doors on 45 rpm by Analogue productions and everytime I listen to them I wish they could do the who and led zeppelin, there 45 series vinyls are outstanding, I have tge classic records zeppelin titles but I believe AP could surpass them. Michael you have some fantastic vinyl.

[@thehopelesscases4844]

Cologne calling. Hallo neighbour. Very good choices Here. And a broad musical taste. From ella to Beach Boys. Bravo. Just Show a bit more Passion. Und ab und zu mal lächeln. Alaaf. Nevermind. 😉

[@billyohanluain6600]

A Simple question for you. What are the wrap around plastic covers you use for your records? I have a lot of the Tone Poet albums and saw that you have manged to wrap yours in some kind of protective cove

[@gdwlaw5549]

I know this is too much to ask. Can you recommend a reasonable pair of bookshelf speakers? I’m looking wharfedale Denton. They need to be easy to drive. :-)

[@ny8851]

Hi from New Zealand, love your videos Michael. Would you be able to post a link to where you buy your plastic covers from? Cheers, Nick

[@derosa1989]

The UMe series are not technically from Analogue Productions, which is a reissue label that licenses titles from the main labels. In the Verve Series, they simply hired Chad from Acoustic Sounds to curate the titles. The Analogue Productions Verve 2x45 titles are long out of print.

[@Michael45RPM]

In a strict sense you are right of course, forgive me for taking this matter not so strict

[@tyleranderson1168]

Cat Stevens-tea for the tillerman

[@JamboLinnman]

This is the record I used recently when auditioning gear. It’s fantastic but unfortunately out of print and this video is for in-print records.

[@nielsv637]

Junior Wells Hoodoo Man Blues Sam Cooke The Best of Sam Cooke Elvis Presley 24 Karat Hits Rimsky Korsakoff Fritz Reiner Scheherazade 45rpm version Bach Starker Cello Suites 6LP Box Set Royal Ballet Ansermet 5LP 45 version

[@SuSan-sx7kf]

Hi there. Am really enjoying your channel! Any recommendation of where to buy these pressings in Germany or Europe?

[@Michael45RPM]

Join the discord here you will find a solution

[@TKELCH]

I would like to see The Monkees, and Bobby Sherman albums given the Analogue Production treatment.

[@adamk4716]

On beach boys pet sounds you didn’t mention 45 or 33. Both are in print and in mono or stereo. Which one do u have

[@adamk4716]

I guess you don’t know ???

[@razorback-mark]

I do not disagree with any so I would have to have a top 22. I would add Dean Martin, dreamin with dean and Cat Steven’s , tea for the tillerman. My third choice was Tn Ernie Ford which you picked. That record will make the hair on the back of your neck stand up.!

[@MrDmojoman]

Michael what do you use to clean your records?

[@Michael45RPM]

Audio Desk Record Cleaner Dennis

[@MarkHannen-bp9fp]

Where do I get those record sleeve covers?

[@theyungcujo]

Vinyl Storage Solutions

[@jofa89]

Whre can you buy analogue production records in Europe? ( online ) The shipping is very expensive from USA

[@MarcoRistuccia]

Where do you order Analog Productions vinyls in Germany/Europe?

[@Michael45RPM]

I order directly from Acoustic Store

[@MarcoRistuccia]

@@Michael45RPM Thanks for answering and for your insights on this channel! Is there an European shop of Acoustic Store or do you order directly from US?

[@elderinmoi1571]

I wonder if this limited run thing is made to fool people. There has always been at some point a new release.

[@Markymarkvinylnut]

No Chet Baker Sings? No Rumours 45rpm? Royal ballet gala (Earnest Ansermet?) Some amazing audiophile records in print..great video though

[@Michael45RPM]

only Analogue Production

[@Markymarkvinylnut]

@@Michael45RPM ha, sorry Michael! of course !! Great video many thanks.

[@VagueRANT100]

ah...remember the "Good old days"when you had a 600 subs comp?...tee hee

[@Michael45RPM]

You have been amongst the first 50 if i remember correctly :-)

[@VagueRANT100]

@@Michael45RPM Yes,I am so happy that you have amassed the huge following you so richly deserve Michael!!

[@Mrch33ky]

Yeah but any decently recorded album is audiophile. If you can find them. Somewhere.

[@NiklasMalmqvist]

Whyyyy are these records so expensive!!!??? Its really insane! And most of them isn’t even available here in Sweden! And If I were to order from Acoustic Sounds.....there is a shipping cost of 60 dollars for 3 records, thats about 225 dollars, and then I have to pay taxes 25% and a fee.....so in the end, 3 55 dollar records will be 3 100 dollar records. I don’t think a record should cost more than 20 dollars!

[@tylerd8711]

Now i ask my self: Are they actually analog products? 🤔🤔🤔 "Analog Production", "Analog Spark" and more... Are the actually doing analog reissues/remasters? 🤔🤔🤔

[@jbvinyl]

Lynyrd Skynyrd lp do you have the mofi to compare would like your opinion

[@EdubertoPalitroke]

You look so German... As German as I can imagine. Even that green on your clothes reminds me of Germany.

[@rudestrudedog]

Lynyrd!

[@northwindhighlander]

Does simply playing vinyl degrade it? I mean... Metal on metal creates wear, so a metal needle dragging a plastic surface, just has to cause some wear, one would think.

[@Volker.1887]

Toller Kanal, leider nicht auf deutsch.... :-)

[@rongreen1538]

Apologies, that should read ‘exploitation’

[@FRCVIDS]

Ok, you lost me with the 45 RPM "album". What?

[@rudestrudedog]

Best way to spend that gov cheese money... y'all know, that covid cash from the Fed!

[@catified2081]

You talk like you won't be paying it back? Just for the rest of your life.!

[@rudestrudedog]

@@catified2081 totally.... "free money" is not cheap. 2 Trillion dollars added to the "we each owe this much money" pot.

[@비정한세상]

개같은 세상.. 피 토하는 음악..rr

[@Michael45RPM]

I can not answer to that :-)

[@johnfredmurray]

Love your videos Michael but I think I've watched several advertisements in ten minutes time

[@zsoltarkossy7724]

Again MIchael, a simple, useful, motivational video. 5 stars!

[@eamonmccourt4225]

Just got the Analog Productions version of LA Woman. All I can say is wow. Think I will be picking up the self titled and Morrison Hotel now as well.

[@toddhealy5548]

Thank you for another great video. I have 14 of the 20 albums you listed. Your channel continues to cost me money. :)

[@DirkJensen]

I have loved every Analogue Productions title I have. They all have a very solid "presence" to them that is so engaging. Sometimes even more than other audiophile pressings. The Doors albums to me sound so much better than I have ever heard them. Like magic! Thanks for another great video!

[@Dr.Fiendish]

Analogue Productions deserve the highest praise for their work. I can't afford as many as I'd like but the ones I have are superb.

[@thevinyltruffle]

With Analogue Productions, stuff will go out of print for a few years and then come back right? It seems that way with most of their titles. Also, on the Tone Poet Series, they are supposed to be “unlimited” persay, correct? Like they will be in print for years and years? I have so many titles to get right now, I need to make some tough decisions. Trying to save myself money in the long run.

[@Michael45RPM]

The safest way to safe money is to buy them when they come out. I would not be too sure that they always come back. for the Tone Poets you are right they said that they will be available for quite some time; but i am starting to get unsafe that they keep up their word over at Blue Note ....

[@bugolsson]

Tennessee Ernie Ford, great album, amazing voice, and those low notes!!

[@rongreen1538]

Thank you for taking the time to shoot this video, I found it very interesting, certainly you have a very wide musical taste. Forgive me for commenting on a previous video, namely the half speed masters subject. I have only two records in this series from Abbey Road and honestly I find them to be no improvement on the original. I can’t help thinking that it is a marketing ploy rather than an honest attempt to provide better sounding records. Cynical exportation in my opinion.

[@The90sGamingGuy]

The Analogue Productions issues of The Doors albums are simply superb. Im thinking of getting Morrison Hotel. The AP jazz titles are well worth getting. I got into audiophile records in 2015 and usually when i buy music these days its audiophile releases i go for. Great video Micheal.

[@roscoejones4515]

The original pressing of 'L.A. Woman' is a great recording in its own right,very dynamic and forceful. I'm sure that is one reason the new mastering came out so well. I would be interested in your doing a comparison of the two!

[@markh.9822]

If you are interested in comparison, the In Groove youtube channel has a ridiculously in depth review of many LA Woman pressings

[@bradleykay]

I haven’t seen all of this dude’s vids, but I have yet to see him show or talk much about original pressings. His collection appears to be focused only on audiophile reissues. At least the collection he shares with us. Other channels or forums out there focus more on such comparisons.

[@roscoejones4515]

@Mark H. Thanks, I checked out his review, and he agrees that the OP sounds great (if printed in Pittman N.J. or Terre Haute Ind.) sounds great, all other reprints are shit EXCEPT this 45 rpm, which is the top of the heap.

[@rudestrudedog]

I just got the 45rpm L.A. Woman and the only thing I don't like is the missing rounded corners! Guess that would be hard to do with a gatefold.

[@florianpasch2495]

I don't think it is in print but definitely around and obtainable last time I looked. Duke Ellingtons Back to Back 45RPM This record has an amazing soundstage and 3D separation of the musician and glorious dynamics

[@matzeflamingos]

And where were the two 45rpm box sets by Nils Lofgren "Acoustic Live" and Harry Belafonte "Live at Carnegie"? Both are available and sonically superior.

[@rodrigollanes7619]

Schön video Michael. I agree with your selection. It's fantastic! I would add: - Tea for the Tillerman by Cat Steves, - Love is the thing by Nat King Cole, - Scheherezade by Reiner and the Chicago, - Amused to Death by Roger Waters. All of them demo discos -at least for me- and gorgeous music. All of them in print/in stock!!

[@Michael45RPM]

Tea for the Tillerman by Cat Steves, is not in print i am afraid. And your Recommendations are great all perfect choices

[@rodrigollanes7619]

@@Michael45RPM Thanks. Now I see that Acoustic Sounds says "Limited stock". I would like to see a video about the records you are looking for this year. Based on your recommendation, I bought the Impex Sinatra and, oh boy, it is amazing. Listening to it is the closest thing to a party I've had in the last few months!

[@florianpasch2495]

Yes, your videos in particular, alongside other creators mostly called Michael were a great jump start for my audiophile record collection.

[@michaelchrist4297]

Thank you very much for the tips! I feel like one of the previous speakers .... watching the channel run the risk of going bankrupt ;-) .... thank you very much for your choice! I would like to make a 'small' suggestion ... the discussion often revolves around new editions of historically brilliant recordings. If possible, I would really appreciate getting to know new recordings ... think of The Acid: Liminal, Ry X: Dawn; Fink: hard believer; Kari Bremnes and much more ... or do you also offer a discussion forum on FB or Instagram? Thanks and best regards! Michael

[@chuckolson5219]

that's because most, or all of it, are digital transfers. Get a good streamer and DAC for those

[@dondraper217]

Is this counting down from 20 in order of your favorites? Also, if you have both how does the MOFI Lynyrd Skynyrd compare to the AP version?

[@Michael45RPM]

the order is more or less random

[@theflipside-vinylcommunity]

So excited for this video.

[@johngaldieri5535]

Another great Video - Absolutely loving your Channel - I would consider myself to be an audiophile and I have picked up so many great recordings based on your recommendations - Northern New Jersey loves you :)

[@espenkristiansen3215]

Been a fan of audiophile pressings for a while now. And find funny that the Elvis Presley records from Analogue Productions is not mentioned? In my ears all of them sounds fantastic. Enjoy your channel a lot, so keep up the good work!

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

Hi Michael, Hitari is one of my all time favorite soundtracks, I was unaware that was available. Karl and Fredrick probably love the African feel to the music. I do need to get Muddy Waters Folk Singer, just a must for any blues collection. Thanks for the heads up on these. Steve

[@Michael45RPM]

Yeah get Muddy maybe this time was the last time they repressed it you never know

[@roysegev12]

@@Michael45RPM but Mofi will do onestep of that title ? I’m waiting for that

[@Michael45RPM]

That makes sense.. if it rally happens ... :-)

[@NothingLikeVinyl]

The only title from the Analogue Productions label that I have among the ones you showed is "Time Out", which is absolutely fantastic. I also have The Doors' debut album, Miles Davis' "Seven Steps To Heaven" and Jeff Beck's "Blow By Blow". I'd love to get the 45 RPM version of Herbie Hancock's "Head Hunters", but it's expensive.

[@markh.9822]

Night Beat by Sam Cooke surely almost made it. It's an incredible sounding release. The only thing I don't like is it's 2xLP non gatefold

[@jazzydog5635]

Great video Michael - I 've found that John Coltrane for a good price here in the UK so have ordered. Pushing beyond my usual world of rock and metal into jazz now

[@marjanopresnik73]

It' s all about "cut from the original master tapes" but dont see any r2r tape machine.

[@vinylmine]

Love your vids. Did you pick up the John Coltrane one step by Craft Recordings that dropped this week? It sold out in only a few hours.

[@DirkJensen]

I grabbed one. I was just lucky to check out their site that day. The vinyl angels were watching over me. Can't wait to spin it! Could be the start of a great series since their parent company owns the Riverside label (think Bill Evans). I am hoping for a one step of Waltz for Debby and Sunday at the Village Vanguard!

[@Michael45RPM]

i got one

[@vinylmine]

@@DirkJensen I'm very curious about this release too. Could be interesting as I've heard that Craft has been spending billions on buying up rights to various titles recently. They could have some very cool upcoming releases especially in this 1 step format.

[@DirkJensen]

@@vinylmine Yes! Check out all of their holdings here: concord.com/recorded-music/