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In Reply to: RE: Columbia Pressings How to find Best? Do you find 6 Eye special? posted by jk on March 23, 2017 at 19:58:54
Years ago I bought a book at a local hi-end store which also offers a large selection of new and used records. It is titled "The Record Label Guide for Domestic LPs", compiled by Joe Lindsay, published by BIODISC. My copy is from 1993.
The book includes photos (b&w) of record labels along with a brief written description plus dates and LP #s from beginning to end for each variation.
Looking at your Columbia "Six-Eye" example, the book defines five different variations for those for pop and jazz, plus mention of the grey label versions for the Masterworks Series for classical, soundtracks, and shows.
I've found that helpful over the years but I believe there are now several online sites offering color photos of label variations such as the attached link, however they may not include details like dates and #s.
"The piano ain't got no wrong notes." Thelonious Monk
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For some reason on this site the post message button gets overlaid by text. RCA records have distinct levels of sound quality by label. Black label is my favorite by far, within that stamper # culls the best. Everyone wants a pink island label Tea for the tiller man. This all started cause folks used to trumpet 6 eye. Never saw anything special about them so was wondering if others do or look 4 othr
Wow, great link, thank you. I forgot about those grey masterworks. I have a few in my collection.
I was hoping for a primer on Columbia labels and associated sound quality experience. On a phone so must break into 2 posts.
the hardcopy book does not address sound quality. But clarifying label variations is very good.
"The piano ain't got no wrong notes." Thelonious Monk
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