David Crosby-If I Could only Remember My Name

[spotlightkid]

For me this album by David Crosby-If I Could Only Remember My Name is one of my top five all-time Recordings for me.I have played this well over 500 times since it first came out.some of the music is simply some of the best i ever heard.i don't own the classic records re-issue anyone on the SH Forum have one-how does it compare to a original atlantic pressing.

[Metralla]

spotlightkid,

Haven't made the comparison myself. I have it on vinyl but it's an Australian pressing.

Harry Pearson (TAS) has been a long time fan of this particular record and he often mentioned the sound of different cuts off the original when reviewing some pretty high-end gear. I think he rated it as having the best sound on a rock record he knew of (though his tastes may not be yours or mine). It was on his Super List (Bakers Dozen) so many times I lost count.

I do recall when the Classic reissue came out he devoted a couple of paragraphs to a comparison with his original. And (assuming I can remember this correctly) the upshot was that they are very close.

Since your chances of getting a decent copy of the original are close to zero, the Classic reissue sounds like a good idea. When they're gone the price on the Classic disc will probably go through the ionosphere. Even now, the price has doubled and it's still available.

Regards,
Metralla

[PsychFan]

I don't know how hard it is to find a clean original. I found one ("1841 Broadway" address on the label) in the first store I looked in, for $6.50. Clean as a vvvvistle ...

I've heard the same things about the Classic vs. the original ... quite close. That's why I never picked up the Classic. (Some of the tunes on this record are pretty good, but overall I feel it's rather uneven and kinda forgettable, but that's just me ... Sonically it's breathtaking.)

Classic Records has it discounted on their Web site this week, actually, for $24. And they have the Hendrix Axis mono LP for $20!

[Ronflugelguy]

Yes the original and the Classic sound close, but if you can't find a copy which is not noisy(worn), then I'd go with the classic! by the way, Manasas is great! And also the Crosby Nash title on classic!

[Michael]

I also love that LP! I remember getting the LP when It was first released. I purchased the CD a while back.Did they ever remaster the CD?

[spotlightkid]

i had a email chat with producer stephen barncard about this lp
and he was very interesting to chat with.he says there are some out-takes from these sessions.maybe rhino will do a limited release with bonus tracks-i want one for sure.