"Operator", oh could you help me...

[Grant]

What are the differences between the single mix and the common LP mix of this song by Jim Croce?

Also, on which CD(s) can I find the single mix?

[Michael]

Grant, It's available as a bonus track on the DCC gold CD "Words & Music" Remastered by Steve!

[Grant]

Yeah it would be the only DCC disc i've never seen.

What are the differences in the mixes, though?

[Dave]

Grant,

I've seen that one on ye'ol' ebay quite a few times and usually you don' t get the bend over too badly, say around $20.00;)

[DanG]

Words and Music is listed in the Music Direct 2002 catalog supplement that just came in the mail this past Friday for $14.99. Maybe they've still got some copies left. Try Music Direct web site (http://www.amusicdirect.com) or (800) 449-8333.

[Grant]

But can anyone tell me what the differences are between the LP mix and the 45 mix? Steve?

[whoompley]

Hey Grant,
I don't have it with me, but as I remember it's a drier sound than the lp mix. Sounds more intimate to me. I like it.

The other Wes

[Grant]

Thank you Wes.

[Steve Hoffman]

Sorry, Grant. Have not heard it for a while, but it is mono, has the background singers pretty dry, and the acoustic guitars and drums are a bit louder.

I love that song, and I felt that the "hit" radio version needed a place on compact disc.

On Jim Croce "Words And Music" (DCC Gold CD), there is also a neat "demo" version of "Hey Tomorrow", recorded at The Hit Factory with just Jim and his guitar.

I always liked Croce's music. There is a version of "Operator" with a string section that I would like to get released one of these days...:)

[AudioGirl]

Originally posted by Dave
Grant,

I've seen that one on ye'ol' ebay quite a few times and usually you don' t get the bend over too badly, say around $20.00;)

Grant, I have Words and Music on DCC Gold and highly recommend it. :)

There are a couple on "ye' ol' bay" now... Do a search on "DCC Jim Croce" There's one with a buy it now option. That may be the best bet in the long run.

The price is very low on this one http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1504985061 but it does still have a few days to go... The bidding can go insane on these. :(

(Zoo, is it OK to post links to e-bay?)

[Mark Jackson]

Hey Grant,

I HIGHLY recommend DCCs Croce Gold CDs!

I've been a Croce fan since the mid seventies and still listen to him a lot.

I got 2 Gold CDs from DCC last year and love them! Man, for the quality of mastering, Gold and the price......it's a no brainer for Croce fans. Steve puts a lot of care into his work, and it shows.

Best

Mark
:p