Dave Grusin Discovered Again Direct Disc LP NM RARE

$ 26

$ 26 Sold For

Nov 20, 2009 Sold Date

Nov 13, 2009 Start Date

$ 14 Start price

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This auction is for a terrific playing copy of this rare, original Direct to Disc version of Dave Grusin's “Discovered Again” on the audiophile label, Sheffield Labs (and they're currently making a comeback!). Later non-Direct to Disc copies of this classic LP have been put out on LP and CD (Either a tape was made while it was recording and then a master tape made, and then the usual process of creating CDs and LPs was done, or a tape was made from one of the Direct to Disc copies.). In any case, the later copies are not going to sound as good as one of these, and these had to be made in small quantities. Sonically, this is as close as it gets to a live performance and a master tape, as this record is only one generation away from the fathers. Direct to Disc recordings require the musicians to play live while the stampers are cut. Then the records are directly pressed from the stampers, no in-between tapes involved. A wonderfully produced Direct to Disc LP on a good system can be astonishing to listen to.

The vinyl on this copy is NM, absolutely beautiful. I am conservative in my grading and use the Goldmine system (No 'EX' gradings). I am mostly a record buyer and appreciator (I have a VPI Scout turntable, Benz-Micro cartridges, and Art Audio Vinyl One phono stage to play records on.), but I do have to liquidate some of my records to free up some cash. I have cleaned it with the Disc Doctor system and a Nitty Gritty Record Cleaning Machine. The cover I grade as VG+. The whole cover is solid. The front look looks great. The back has some ringwear and a couple of pin-size tears. The outer edges of the gatefold sleeve have some wear.

If you feel that I have somehow misrepresented the record, I will try to make it right to you. I expect the same of others when I am a buyer.

I will send any method you request, but the buyer is responsible for any shipping fees incurred. Feel free to ask me questions regarding this auction.

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