DAVE GRUSIN Discovered Again SHEFFIELD LAB 5 BOX D2D AUDIOPHILE EX/NM

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DAVE GRUSIN Discovered Again EX/NM Vinyl LP Packaged In Original Sheffield Box
Record label/brand: Sheffield Lab 5 upc/mpn: None year: 1976
Hard to find 1976 US limited edition Sheffield Lab audiophile LP recorded direct to disc. Pressed on high quality vinyl and first pressings released in Sheffield box.
Box is in Excellent condition. Corners are sharp with very slight shelf wear. Vinyl is shiny to the eye and plays beautifully. As new.
Songs:
Side 1 1. A Child Is Born 2. Keep Your Eye On The Sparrow (Theme From Baretta) 3. Sun Song 4. Captain Bicardi
Side 2 5. Three Cowboy Songs 6. Adeus A Papai
Review: I have two copies of this LP and take them out on special occasions so they will last the rest of my life. (I play the CD of it in the meantime). This is perhaps THE LP that started the move to top quality sound and sound systems- at least it was for me. The Direct-to-Disc recording process used here eliminated most of the hiss, distortion, and general decay associated with the multi-step analogue processes for making LPs in use at the time. Straight from the microphones to the master cutting machine! No remix - each side of the album was recorded straight through with no time outs. 
Beyond that, though, the life-like quality of the piano, percussion (especially the triangle on Sun Song), the vibrato of the vibraphone, makes you feel like you're getting a private performance in your living room. If you have the right equipment, there is nothing that equals this (and I mean including the fanciest digital stuff). 
Grusin wrote most of the pieces here and they highlight his style - thoughtful jazz, glistening notes (he also wrote the theme music for On Golden Pond), leaning toward the minimalist rather than showing off. He lets the rest of the group have their turn, too. His group is also tops - Lee Ritenour, Harvey Mason, Ron Carter and Larry Bunker. Hard to beat. 
If you like the later Grusin stuff (I have all his records), you'll love experiencing his roots in this album. And with the quality of recording approaching perfection, this record will be the gold standard forever (or close to it). ~ Amazon
About Sheffield Lab: The brainchild of musician, Lincoln Mayorga and engineer, Doug Sax, the award-winning natural sound of Sheffield Lab has been recognized throughout the world as the reference standard for musical and sonic excellence. Sheffield is the label that single-handedly brought audiophile recordings to high profile status with the astonishingly realistic quality of its direct-to-disc recordings.
SHIPPING:
Records are shipped in a protective plastic sleeve with the record on the outside of the jacket to prevent jacket-splitting. All records will be shipped in heavy duty cardboard with pads on either side for added protection.
Shipping for records within the USA is FREE. These will be sent USPS Media rate with "Delivery Confirmation" which guarantees a tracking number. 
Shipping to Canada will be First Class Mail International. $10.00 for the first LP and $3.00 for each additional LP sent at the same time.
Rest Of The World can be shipped:

• USPS International Express: This guarantees a one week or less turnaround and provides tracking information for a safe delivery. $40.00 for one or two LPs (shipped together), and $5.00 for each additional LP shipped at the same time. Please wait for invoice to be sent before payment.
• First Class International: Least expensive method of international shipping. No guarantees or tracking information. $19.00 for the first LP and $3.00 for each additional shipped at the same time. This method is NOT available for records packages totaling OVER $100.00 or to the country of Italy or anywhere in South America. Please wait for invoice to be sent before payment. Those countries MUST use International Express - no exceptions!