Notes on sound (not artistic) quality of some releases on LP.
The cycle consists of 6 parts which are notoriously fitted on 2 LPs. The 2 sides that encompass 2 parts are typically 23 - 28 minutes long and thus prone to inner groove distortion.
5 his recordings chronologically:
Mono recording
Analogue Anorak reports:
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Narrow, nasal sound, especially in strings.
Analogue Anorak reports the reissue sounds better than the 1958 Decca recording, however complains about inner groove distortion at side 2 and 4.
Digital recording
Digital recording
Mono recording.
Subpar string sound, similar to that of Kubelik 1971 DD recording, but a little more bearable.
Digital recording, as well as all the later recordings.
Dave Hurwitz reports the recording is great, however the original release on vinyl did not sound so good
Unfortunatelly Ma vlast is fitted on 3 sides, accompanied by 2 more Dvorak's works on side 4. Thus side 1 and 3 are about 28 minutes long. I do not believe Vltava finale can sound good 60mm from spindle. Other than that, Dave Hurwitz reports the recording itself to be perfect
Direct cut, the Holy Grale, 3 LPs, 45rpm ... limited edition not available for reasonable price any more