{"title":"Mobile Fidelity","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Mobile Fidelity is now at Wilson Audio\" src=\"http:\/\/www.wilsonaudioneworleans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/mofi_1.gif\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShop our selection of in-stock new and used Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab titles!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"taj-mahal-recycling-the-blues-other-realted-stuff-mofi","title":"Taj Mahal- Recycling The Blues \u0026 Other Realted Stuff (MoFi) (Used CD)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRuntime:\u003c\/strong\u003e 46:28\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracklist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConch: Introduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKalimba\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBound to Love Me Some\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRicochet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Free Song\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorinna\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConch: Close\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM’Banjo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCakewalk Into Town\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweet Home Chicago\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTexas Woman Blues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGitano Negro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Used Purchases","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40056283496603,"sku":"015775176423","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/products\/a1zckivqxwgr2dbyfviv.jpg?v=1697655108"},{"product_id":"bob-marley-and-the-wailers-catch-a-fire-1","title":"Bob Marley And The Wailers- Catch A Fire (Mobile Fidelity) (Used CD)","description":"  \nFormat: Used CD. All discs are visually inspected and guaranteed to be in VG+ condition or better and free of scratches. Original artwork included unless otherwise noted. Images are stock photos. Please inquire for photos of actual product.\n","brand":"Used Purchases","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40299287347355,"sku":"015775165427","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/files\/image_6cdb2972-5783-47f3-b38e-43c02d67711e.jpg?v=1751296049"},{"product_id":"jethro-tull-songs-from-the-wood-mofi-amz-dsg","title":"Jethro Tull- Songs From The Wood (Mobile Fidelity) (Used CD)","description":"  \nFormat: Used CD. All discs are visually inspected and guaranteed to be in VG+ condition or better and free of scratches. Original artwork included unless otherwise noted. Images are stock photos. Please inquire for photos of actual product.\n","brand":"Used Purchases","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40348819980443,"sku":"015775473423","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/files\/mbid-1c237a89-45e9-3ab7-8c09-15553d9b7194-7022203658_thumb500.jpg?v=1769811923"},{"product_id":"jethro-tull-living-in-the-past-mofi-amz","title":"Jethro Tull- Living In The Past (Mobile Fidelity w\/ Box \u0026 Booklet)(Used CD)","description":"  \nFormat: Used CD. All discs are visually inspected and guaranteed to be in VG+ condition or better and free of scratches. Original artwork included unless otherwise noted. Images are stock photos. Please inquire for photos of actual product.\n","brand":"Used Purchases","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40348820537499,"sku":"015775470828","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/files\/mbid-ee39b681-9dd4-4c6b-83e5-68557fc499da-15721839981_thumb500.jpg?v=1769811924"},{"product_id":"dire-straits-making-movies-mofi","title":"Dire Straits- Making Movies (Mobile Fidelity)(Numbered) (Used CD)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAll discs are visually inspected and guaranteed to be in VG+ condition or better and free of scratches. Original artwork included unless otherwise noted. Images are stock photos. Please inquire for photos of the actual product. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFormat: Used CD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrack List\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e1        Tunnel Of Love    8:15\u003cbr\u003e2        Romeo And Juliet    6:04\u003cbr\u003e3        Skateaway    6:42\u003cbr\u003e4        Expresso Love    5:13\u003cbr\u003e5        Hand In Hand    4:49\u003cbr\u003e6        Solid Rock    3:27\u003cbr\u003e7        Les Boys    4:11\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eShop online 24\/7 at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.darksiderecords.com\/\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDarkside Records\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFollow us on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/darksiderecordspk\/\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Used Purchases","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41112258445467,"sku":"821797218665","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/products\/h1dmdcblxtbkq10drynd.jpg?v=1731174508"},{"product_id":"renaissance-scheherazade-and-other-stories-mofi","title":"Renaissance- Scheherazade And Other Stories (1983 Mobile Fidelity Reissue)(Rippling On Side Of Sleeve) (Used Vinyl)","description":"\nFormat: Used Vinyl. All discs are visually inspected and guaranteed to be in VG+ condition or better and free of scratches. Original artwork included unless otherwise noted. Images are stock photos. Please inquire for photos of actual product. ","brand":"Used Purchases","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42061142360285,"sku":"UMFSL1099","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/products\/olcv7zpi34maw6uffx1y.jpg?v=1731209139"},{"product_id":"harry-nilsson-son-of-schmilsson-mofi","title":"Harry Nilsson - Son of Schmilsson (Mobile Fidelity 180g 45rpm Vinyl 2LP)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSon of Schmilsson Endures as a Work of Defiant Genius, Ego-Grounding Facetiousness, and Raucous Fun: Madcap Harry Nilsson Record Bridges Humor and Seriousness, Includes 'You're Breakin' My Heart' and 'Remember (Christmas)'. Mastered from the Original Analog Master Tapes for Premium Sound: Numbered-Edition Mobile Fidelity 180g 45RPM Vinyl 2LP Set Presents the Music with Full-Range Dynamics and Astute Clarity. 1972 Album Features Contributions from George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Peter Frampton, Lowell George, Nicky Hopkins, Bobby Keys, and More. 'I sang my balls off for you baby.' Harry Nilsson's bold proclamation on the opening cut of Son of Schmilsson immediately makes it evident the singer had no intention to repeat the approach of his commercial breakout, the preceding Nilsson Schmilsson-and harbored no desire to hold back on any front or advance any traditional notion of a career. The madcap album goes all out, delivering a wild ride infused with horror-movie effects, crass jokes, then-shocking profanity, snoring, and even a belch-strangeness that belies the fact it went gold and landed a Top 40 single in the form of 'Spaceman.' Hindsight further shows the gonzo work endures as a stroke of defiant genius, ego-grounding facetiousness, and raucous fun-all the way down to the iconic artwork depicting Nilsson as a vampire. Encompassing rock, torch, country, pop, blues, and old-world European-styled sing-a-longs, the music serves a singer-songwriter whose multifaceted aims, daring versatility, inimitable personality, and unique vision reach epic proportions on the 1972 set. Mastered from the original analog master tapes, Mobile Fidelity's numbered-edition 180g 45RPM vinyl 2LP set of Son of Schmilsson play with full range dynamics and astute clarity. Working with producer Richard Perry and at London's Trident Studios for the second time-and collaborating with guests such as George Harrison, Ringo Starr, and Peter Frampton as well as choirs and orchestras-the singer captures a natural sound marked by lively tonalities, generous air, and stellar presence. All these aspects come to the fore with unprecedented degrees on these first-ever audiophile reissues of Nilsson's most controversial (and self-sabotaging) turn. The versatile array of instruments have room to breathe, while notes emerge with palpable immediacy and fade with realistic decay. And Nilsson's elastic voice projects with you-are-there resolution and transparency. Make no mistake: You'll hear exactly why this unique album continues to spark debate and remains a fan favorite.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFollow us on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/darksiderecordspk\/\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Music Direct","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42503644774621,"sku":"821797249911","price":64.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/products\/t4clgkqyekojfsbfxpbs.jpg?v=1731232090"},{"product_id":"muddy-waters-folk-singer-mofi-one-step","title":"Muddy Waters- Folk Singer (MoFi One Step) (Vinyl)","description":"\u003cp\u003eMASTERED FROM THE ORIGINAL MASTER TAPES AND LIMITED TO 10,000 NUMBERED COPIES\u003cbr\u003eMuddy Waters' Folk Singer remains rightly revered as the greatest-sounding blues album ever released-and, to date, one of the only bonafide audiophile records in the genre. Originally issued in 1964 by Chess Records, the all-acoustic work has made the rounds as a demonstration disc and benefitted from myriad reissues, all of which sought to improve upon Willie Dixon and Ralph Bass' legendary, subtlety-abundant production while bringing the musicians into your room. More than five decades after Waters, Buddy Guy, and company initially gathered in a Chicago studio in September 1963, those feats (and more) are finally accomplished in definitive, unsurpassed fashion courtesy of Mobile Fidelity. Limited to 10,000 numbered copies, pressed on dead-quiet MoFi SuperVinyl at RTI, and mastered from the original master tapes, Mobile Fidelity's ultra-hi-fi UltraDisc One-Step 180g 45RPM 2LP collector's edition pays tribute to the album's merit and enhances the intimate program for generations to come. Playing with reference-setting sonics that more than justify it's existence in a field filled with prior audiophile reissues of Folk Singer, this spectacular collector's version provides a clear, transparent, ultra-dynamic, and up-close view of a set that inspired Rolling Stone to deem it the 282nd Greatest Album of All Time and proclaim it 'a pioneering 'unplugged' set beloved by blues and folk fans alike.' The premium packaging and beautiful presentation of the UD1S Folk Singer pressing befit it's extremely select status. Housed in a deluxe box, it features special foil-stamped jackets and faithful-to-the-original graphics that illuminate the splendor of the recording. No expense has been spared. Aurally and visually, this UD1S reissue exists as a curatorial artifact meant to be preserved, touched, and examined. It is made for discerning listeners that prize sound quality and production, and who desire to fully immerse themselves in the art-and everything involved with the album, from the iconic photos to the gorgeous finishes. Such potency reveals itself explicitly on a vinyl set afforded uncanny reproduction of Waters' tobacco-stained singing, booming reach, robust acoustic guitar, and instrumental accompanists-a Hall of Fame group that comprises a very young Guy, stand-up bassist Dixon, and drummer Francis Clay. Accurately portraying the scale of a human voice remains one of the most difficult tasks to accomplish on a recording. And yet the timbre, richness, and realism of Waters' singing here convey the authority of it's inner cavity and considerable depth, allowing notes to individually register all the while pairing with succeeding rhythmic passages in seamless fashion. The presence, feel, and contributions of Waters' esteemed colleagues register, too, with the lifelike nature rivaled only by sitting in a small venue. Indeed, few albums of any style resonate with the reference levels of spaciousness, openness, and 'room as an instrument' qualities to the extent of Folk Singer.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFollow us on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/darksiderecordspk\/\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AMS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42627232301277,"sku":"821797202329","price":179.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/products\/xlffyrloyeafwiwqqyu6.jpg?v=1731241279"},{"product_id":"van-halen-ii-mobile-fidelity","title":"Van Halen- II (Mobile Fidelity) (CD)","description":" \u003cp\u003eShop online 24\/7 at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.darksiderecords.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDarkside Records\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollow us on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/darksiderecordspk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"New CD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42823494271197,"sku":"821797224468","price":42.22,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/files\/mbid-68172439-16a6-433c-8516-f3527ccd5b67-39180908052_thumb500.jpg?v=1769756613"},{"product_id":"van-halen-diver-down-mobile-fidelity","title":"Van Halen- Diver Down (Mobile Fidelity) (CD)","description":" \u003cp\u003eShop online 24\/7 at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.darksiderecords.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDarkside Records\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollow us on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/darksiderecordspk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"New CD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42823494861021,"sku":"821797224765","price":42.22,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/files\/mbid-b8ab2d21-6181-473e-bd6c-471a8e16eeaf-43552912261_thumb500.jpg?v=1769756614"},{"product_id":"van-halen-fair-warning-mobile-fidelity","title":"Van Halen- Fair Warning (Mobile Fidelity) (CD)","description":" \u003cp\u003eShop online 24\/7 at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.darksiderecords.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDarkside Records\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollow us on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/darksiderecordspk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"New CD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42823494959325,"sku":"821797224666","price":40.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/files\/NzUtNjExOC5qcGVn.jpg?v=1771191572"},{"product_id":"the-eagles-one-of-these-nights-mofi","title":"The Eagles- One Of These Nights (MoFi) (CD)","description":"\u003cp\u003eMastered from the Original Analog Master Tapes for Extraordinary Sound: Mobile Fidelity's Numbered-Edition Hybrid SACD Takes The Eagles' One of These Nights to the Limit. Grammy-Winning 1975 Album Showcases Glenn Frey and Don Henley's Songwriting Superiority: Features 'Lyin Eyes,' 'Take It to the Limit,' and the Chart-Topping Title Track. Band Seamlessly Blends Folk, Country, Rock, and Blues Elements: Quadruple-Platinum Effort Marks Co-Founder Bernie Leadon's Final Appearance on an Eagles Record. One of These Nights occupies an important, unique place in The Eagles' discography given it represents the final album the group made before releasing the bajillion-selling Their Greatest Hits (1971-1975) compilation. The timing is telling. A coming-out party for Glenn Frey and Don Henley's songwriting skills, the studio record - the band's fourth, and it's first to hit #1 on the charts - signifies the group's ascent to superstar status. Home to three massive singles (the title track, 'Lyin' Eyes,' and 'Take It to the Limit') and nominated for four Grammy Awards, the quadruple-platinum 1975 effort solidified The Eagles' Southern California-reared sound and made the band a household name. Mastered from the original analog tapes and packaged in a mini-LP gatefold jacket, Mobile Fidelity's numbered-edition hybrid SACD takes One of These Nights to the limit. And then some. Playing with reference sonics and clarity, it provides a rich, dynamic, and three-dimensional view into a release that moved country-rock ahead by leaps and bounds. The opportunity to zero in on the particulars of The Eagles' golden harmonies, distinct vocal timbres, tasteful instrumental flourishes, and cohesive interplay has never been better. Like everything about the record - including the iconic skull-and-feathers themed cover art that hinted where the band had been and where it was going - the details confirm The Eagles were breathing rare air.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New CD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43112388591837,"sku":"821797223263","price":41.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/products\/k08npwy42xqykvqfnuon.jpg?v=1731271188"},{"product_id":"the-eagles-on-the-border-mofi","title":"The Eagles- On The Border (MoFi) (CD)","description":"\u003cp\u003eEagles' On the Border Mastered from the Original Analog Master Tapes for Exquisite Sound: Mobile Fidelity's Numbered-Edition Hybrid SACD Reveals the Crucial Link Between Bill Szymczyk's Raw Production and the Band's Harder-Edged Songs. Double-Platinum 1974 Album Marks the Debut of Guitarist Don Felder: Features the Hits 'Already Gone,' 'James Dean,' and 'Best of My Love'. Eagles Come Ready to Rock: Band Also Covers Tom Waits' 'Ol' 55' and Pays Tribute to Gram Parsons with the Ballad 'My Man'. With it's name indicative of the music's boundary-testing diversity and Southwestern inspiration, On the Border finds The Eagles embracing a harder edge that establishes the band as a group that knows how - and wants - to rock. Glenn Frey, Don Henley, new member Don Felder, and company immediately announce their intent on the defiant album-opening hit 'Already Gone' and never look back, crafting a record that from start to finish is arguably their most consistent and balanced effort. The double-platinum set ultimately established The Eagles as a commercial force whose musical range transcended the calmer country-leaning style they perfected on their first two LPs. Throughout On the Border, The Eagles are in no mood to mess around. Mastered from the original analog master tapes and packaged in a mini-LP gatefold jacket, Mobile Fidelity's numbered-edition hybrid SACD of On the Border provides a lively, dynamic, and transparent view of a record whose influence continues to grow. The opportunity to zero in on the particulars of producer Bill Szymczyk's raw production - let alone the band's golden harmonies, vocal timbres, and cohesive interplay - brings the brilliance of the performances into full relief. Listen, for example, without limits to how Szymczyk's approach stamps the throttle-twisting 'James Dean' with a leather-and-jeans cool befitting it's protagonist. And how the slide-guitar fueled 'Good Day in Hell' boasts it's own mean streak. Filled with revealing details, On the Border has never sounded so good.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New CD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43112392327389,"sku":"821797223164","price":41.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/products\/a7t4wpf9m5ea4zrpe1ba.jpg?v=1731271190"},{"product_id":"david-crosby-if-i-could-only-remember-my-name-mofi-sacd","title":"David Crosby- If I Could Only Remember My Name (MoFi SACD)","description":" \u003cp\u003eShop online 24\/7 at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.darksiderecords.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDarkside Records\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollow us on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/darksiderecordspk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"New CD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43522383184093,"sku":"821797221467","price":41.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/files\/mbid-973d8315-1374-4bb4-a75b-449fb1111196-33203345153_thumb500.jpg?v=1769757590"},{"product_id":"elvis-presley-blue-hawaii-original-soundtrack-mofi-sacd","title":"Elvis Presley- Blue Hawaii (Original Soundtrack) (MoFi SACD)","description":"\u003cp\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eElvis Presley's Definitive Soundtrack Album Ranks Among His Career Bests: Triple-Platinum Blue Hawaii Showcases the Singer's Panache, Diversity, and Joyfulness\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMastered from the Original Master Tapes for Peerless Sound: Mobile Fidelity Numbered, Limited-Edition Hybrid SACD Plays with Newly Uncovered Detail, Depth, Air, and Tonality 1961 Effort Is the Second-Best-Selling Soundtrack of the Musical-Dominant '60s: Includes the Timeless Standard 'Can't Help Falling in Love' and Island-Inspired Fare The old adage about Elvis Presley is that his soundtrack work never held a candle next to his studio albums. Though true for a majority of his film-related outings, the traditional notion is forever disproved by his Blue Hawaii set. Originally released in 1961 in support of the film in which he starred, the triple-platinum LP spent nearly five months at the top of the Billboard album charts; outsold his two prior studio efforts; and ultimately, remains the second-best-selling soundtrack of the musical-dominant 1960s. And now, it has received sonic treatment befitting rock royalty. Mastered from the original master tapes and strictly limited to 3,000 numbered copies, Mobile Fidelity's hybrid SACD of Blue Hawaii transports listeners to both the carefree innocent escapism of the early '60s and calming, breezy atmospherics of the famous Pacific Islands. If you've ever wondered what it might be like to have Presley inhabit your room, this collectible reissue makes it happen via lifelike presence, clarity, immediacy, and transparency. Recorded before the King started to burn out on soundtracks and go into a creative tailspin, Blue Hawaii presents him in tremendous voice. The newly uncovered layers of detail, body, emotionalism, and tonality on this SACD bring that treasured element - as well as the brilliance of the arrangements and accompaniment - to light like never before. Presley's warm crooning alone warrants unmitigated attention. It's not for nothing that this record - replete with panache, whimsy, romance, and seriousness - forever altered the course of his career. Much like the film itself, the music on Blue Hawaii subscribes to a feel-good aesthetic. Presley plunges into a stylistic deep end with equal parts fearlessness and fun. He delves into early rock 'n' roll ('Rock-A-Hula Baby'); touching balladry ('Hawaiian Wedding Song'); playful rumba ('Beach Boy Blues'); relaxing luaus ('Hawaiian Sunset'); and naturally, island-inspired fare ('Ku-U-I-Po'). It becomes immediately evident that the King is enjoying himself and committed to the mission. Is Blue Hawaii all serious art? No, but it was never intended to be. Rather, it serves as a showcase of Presley's outgoing personality and chameleon-like ability - like that of Frank Sinatra - to inhabit different roles and entertain.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New CD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43522387706077,"sku":"821797222662","price":41.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/products\/ddhz1dv3ted9j3lbxeeu.jpg?v=1731299734"},{"product_id":"the-eagles-the-long-run-mofi-sacd","title":"The Eagles- The Long Run (MoFi SACD)","description":"\u003cp\u003e* Eagles Predict Their Staying Power with The Long Run: Mobile Fidelity's Numbered-Edition Hybrid SACD of the 1979 Album Is Sourced from the Original Analog Master Tapes for Audiophile Sonics\u003cbr\u003e* Seven-Times-Platinum Smash Stood as the Band's Last Studio Record for More Than 25 Years * Includes the Hits 'Heartache Tonight,' 'I Can't Tell You Why,' 'In the City,' and the Title Track Originally intended as a clever poke at the era's trends that critics maintained were making the band irrelevant, the title of and music on The Long Run continue to prove the Eagles got the last laugh. Created in the wake of the group's demanding tour for the blockbuster Hotel California, the 1979 record ultimately became the final record the Eagles would create for nearly three decades. Stacked with first-rate material and three mammoth singles, the seven-times-platinum effort ensured the Eagles never drifted far from the public's consciousness. Indeed, the album's enduring merit, performances, and melodies confirmed the beliefs of core members Don Henley and Glenn Frey. The Eagles are still thriving. They made it. The long run continues. Sourced from the original analog master tapes and housed in a mini-LP gatefold sleeve package, Mobile Fidelity's numbered-edition hybrid SACD presents The Long Run in audiophile sound. Akin to the reissue label's other Eagles SACDs, this collectible edition plays with organic richness, spectacular dynamics, and microscopic levels of detail. Songs come across with an epic sweep and feature frontto-back soundstages that give the music desirable air, roominess, and separation. Though the Eagles are renowned for great-sounding albums, The Long Run might be the most note-perfect work in their catalog-the result of more than 18 months of painstaking recording sessions. This SACD demonstrates why.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New CD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43774631346397,"sku":"821797223461","price":41.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/products\/opqbofqgqyzp8dvhnvms.jpg?v=1731340193"},{"product_id":"the-eagles-hotel-california-mofi-sacd","title":"The Eagles- Hotel California (MoFi SACD)","description":"\u003cp\u003e* The Third Best-Selling Album in History Receives a Substantial Upgrade Befitting It's Timeless Status and Cultural Importance: Mobile Fidelity's Hybrid SACD of The Eagles Hotel California Is Sourced from the Original Analog Master Tapes\u003cbr\u003e* 26-Times-Platinum Concept Album Plays Like an Epic Cinematic Film: Songs Saliently Address Consequences and Chaos of American Mythology, Celebrity, Art, and Entitlement * Grammy-Winning 1976 Blockbuster Marks Debut of Guitarist-Vocalist Joe Walsh: Includes Iconic Title Track, 'New Kid in Town,' 'Life in the Fast Lane,' and 'Victim of Love' The moment the instantly recognizable intertwined guitar passage on the title track to The Eagles' Hotel California begins, the record's genius becomes obvious all over again. Ranked the 118th Greatest Album of All Time by Rolling Stone, certified by RIAA as the third best-selling LP in history, and looked upon as the foundation upon which the Golden State's mid-'70s rustic music scene was built, the 1976 landmark is a music staple immune to shifts in trends, eras, and styles. Fearlessly addressing the chaos and consequences of American life, it's songs remain strikingly prescient and gain credence with each day. Experienced as an unbroken whole, Hotel California unfolds like a geography-conscious saga by James Michener and plays like color-saturated movie shot on widescreen 70mm film by Martin Scorcese about our collective and individual decisions and shape of our past, present, and future. Sourced from the original analog master tapes, Mobile Fidelity's hybrid SACD ensures you will want to permanently check into and never leave this particular Hotel California. Up to the task of surpassing the quality of prior reissues, this numbered-edition disc plays with extreme clarity, organic richness, tube-like warmth, massive dynamics, and copious detail. You'll be able to almost smell the colitas and feel the breeze in your hair. Songs feature immersive, front-to-back soundstages that allow the music to emerge with incredible air, roominess, and separation. More than ever, Hotel California continues to take on a life of it's own.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New CD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43774975082717,"sku":"821797223362","price":41.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/products\/qpa7alc9js0d28cnq8pb.jpg?v=1731340504"},{"product_id":"alan-parsons-project-eye-in-the-sky-mofi","title":"Alan Parsons Project- Eye In The Sky  (Mobile Fidelity Pressing) (Vinyl)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Alan Parsons Project's Most Commercially Accessible, Successful, and Cohesive Album: Eye in the Sky Features Exquisite Arrangements, Orchestral Scope, and Pop Melodies. Mastered from the Original Master Tapes: Mobile Fidelity 180g 45RPM 2LP Set Present the Music's Smoothness, Lushness, Detail, and Balance in Reference Sound. 1982 Set Recorded at Abbey Road Studios: Spotlights the Renowned Cosmic-Inspired Instrumental 'Sirius' and Several Guest Vocalists, Including Former Zombie Colin Blunstone. The opening track to the Alan Parsons Project's Eye in the Sky remains the most recognized instrumental in sports-fanfare inseparably tied with introducing NBA legend Michael Jordan and his six-time world-champion Chicago Bulls mates before games, and still used by many teams as an energy-raising prelude. Indeed, the subdued grandiosity, cosmic bluster, and lights-out wonder of 'Sirius' sets the table for the band's smash 1982 album, whose hallmark smoothness, lushness, and balance extend to the music's exquisite songwriting, dreamy emotions, and underlying orchestral scope. Credit for the record's craft, cohesiveness, and accessibility also falls to Alan Parsons and creative partner Eric Woolfson's knack for recruiting session pros that translate their visions with unquestioned feeling-particularly, vocalists who include former Zombie leader Colin Blunstone and soul singer Lenny Zakatek. Mastered from the original master tapes, Mobile Fidelity's RTI-pressed 180g 45RPM 2LP version of Eye in the Sky feature succulent warmth, magnificent balance, low-end heft, and see-through transparency that take you into the studio with Parsons at Abbey Road Studios. Each note seems perfectly placed, every sequence painstakingly considered. Boasting front-to-back depth, concert-hall-level separation, realistic presence, and bang-on accuracy, the reissues illustrate the lasting importance of perfectionist-minded engineering and recording techniques. These releases will test the capabilities of the world's finest stereo systems. There's more information, more texture, more nuance - more of everything to be experienced. British progressive rock would never again sound so sophisticated, suave, or steady.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFollow us on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/darksiderecordspk\/\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AEC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43838409736413,"sku":"821797250016","price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/products\/q7xx37uqw2am7y0potnu.jpg?v=1731358394"},{"product_id":"bill-withers-still-bill-mofi","title":"Bill Withers - Still Bill (Mobile Fidelity Numbered 180g Vinyl LP)","description":"\u003cp\u003eKeeping It Real for 50 Years: Bill Withers' Still Bill Is an Understated Soul Masterwork Distinguished by Unstinting Consistency, Universal Emotions, Smooth Singing, and Direct Songwriting. Mastered on Mobile Fidelity's Renowned Mastering System and Pressed at RTI for Definitive Sound: Mobile Fidelity's 180g Vinyl LP Plays with Lifelike Presence, Richness, Detail, Textures, and Transparency. Named One of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time by Rolling Stone: 1972 Landmark Includes the Hits 'Lean on Me' and 'Use Me,' Features Support by Members of the Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band. As it celebrates it's 50th anniversary, Bill Withers' Still Bill remains true to it's title - and stands as the greatest male-fronted soul album not made by a singer named Marvin, Al, Sam, James, or Ray. Though the saying 'keeping it real' did not exist in popular parlance when Withers released his sophomore effort on Sussex Records, no words better capture the music's approach, mindset, and value. Every facet of Still Bill radiates honesty, truth, and emotion. These characteristics - along with Withers' strong singing, hybrid arrangements, and deceptively simple songwriting - have allowed the album to endure to the point where it sounds as fresh today as in 1972. Mastered on Mobile Fidelity's renowned mastering system and pressed on 180g vinyl at RTI, Mobile Fidelity's numbered-edition LP of Still Bill gives this lush classic the luxe treatment it has always deserved. Replete with intoxicating detail and depth, the collectible analog reissue zeroes in on the music's crux - Withers' unique, rich, West Virginia-accented voice - while clearing a true-to-the-source path to the extraordinary backing he receives from members of the Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band. The diverse spectrum of colors, textures, and tones Withers captured at the Record Plant can now be experienced for the first time outside the L.A. studio. And the lifelike presence and directness of his singing, as well as the smooth glide of his phrasing, further elevate the magnificence of the music and underscore why the record Rolling Stone named the 303rd Greatest Album of All Time continues to escalate in stature. After rising into the Top 5 of the Billboard Album charts and attaining gold status within a year of release, Still Bill has long been evaluated not by sales - but according to it's merit, spirit, and agelessness. Included by The Guardian on it's '1,000 Albums to Hear Before You Die' list (2007) as well as in Tom Moon's 1,000 Recordings to Hear Before You Die book (2008), it's contemporary standing as one of history's most venerated soul efforts eclipses the positive reception it enjoyed in the early '70s. Still Bill walks the same hallowed ground as What's Going On, Call Me, Night Beat, and Genius + Soul = Jazz. Like those landmarks, Still Bill plays with a mix of consistency, effortlessness, and complexity that rewards repeat listening and transcends categorization.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFollow us on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/darksiderecordspk\/\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Music Direct","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43902707007709,"sku":"821797152518","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/products\/b59p9foemf4maqbkvojr.jpg?v=1731371101"},{"product_id":"821797202626","title":"The Eagles- On The Border (MoFi One Step) (Vinyl)","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMASTERED FROM THE ORIGINAL ANALOG MASTER TAPES, PRESSED AT RTI ON MOFI SUPERVINYL, AND LIMITED TO 10,000 NUMBERED COPIES\u003c\/p\u003e\nWith it's name indicative of the music's boundary-testing diversity and Southwestern inspiration, On the Border finds The Eagles leaving everything on the table and embracing a harder edge that takes the band out of more relaxed territory and establishes it as a group that knows how - and wants - to rock. Glenn Frey, Don Henley, new member Don Felder, and company immediately announce their intent on the defiant album-opening hit 'Already Gone' and never look back, crafting a gem of a record that from start to finish is arguably their most consistent and balanced effort. Limited to 10,000 numbered copies, pressed on dead-quiet MoFi SuperVinyl at RTI, and mastered from the original analog master tapes, Mobile Fidelity's ultra-hi-fi UltraDisc One-Step 180g 45RPM 2LP collector's edition pays tribute to the record's significance and enhances the experience for generations to come. Playing with reference sonics that elevate an effort revered by audiophiles, it provides a lively, dynamic, transparent, and intimate view of a release whose contemporary importance continues to grow. The opportunity to zero in on the particulars of The Eagles' golden harmonies, distinct vocal timbres, and cohesive interplay has never been better. Visually, the premium packaging and gorgeous presentation of the UD1S On the Border pressing befit it's select status. Housed in a deluxe box, it features special foil-stamped jackets and faithful-to-the-original graphics that illuminate the splendor of the recording. No expense has been spared. From every angle, this UD1S reissue exists as a curatorial artifact meant to be preserved, touched, and examined. It is made for discerning listeners that prize sound quality and production, and who desire to fully immerse themselves in the art - and everything involved with the album, from the iconic Navajo cover painting to the meticulous finishes. And with On the Border, there's plenty to take in and soak up. Declared by famed critic Robert Christgau as '[The Eagles'] best album,' the 1974 set claims a rich backstory. Initially recorded amid tumultuous sessions with producer Glyn Johns in London shortly after the release of the group's sophomore Desperado set, On the Border took a new turn after the band elected to scrap most of the prior work, return to it's native California, and team with producer Bill Szymczyk to give the material less of a smooth, polished sheen and more toughness. Szymczyk also afforded The Eagles more input and freedom in the arrangements, and suggested adding another guitarist to play on 'Good Day in Hell.' Felder got the call, and so won over The Eagles with his skills, he quickly became the fifth member of the band. \u003cp\u003eFollow us on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/darksiderecordspk\/\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AEC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44106745348317,"sku":"821797202626","price":124.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/files\/4059021-2789349.jpg?v=1731399338"},{"product_id":"821797202725","title":"The Eagles- One Of These Nights (MoFi One Step) (Vinyl)","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMOBILE FIDELITY ULTRADISC ONE-STEPBOX SET TAKES The Eagles' COMMERCIAL BREAKTHROUGH TO THE LIMIT..\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\nOne of These Nights stands as the final album The Eagles made before releasing the bajillion-selling Their Greatest Hits (1971-1975). The timing is telling. A coming-out party for Glenn Frey and Don Henley's songwriting skills, the studio record - the band's fourth and first to hit #1 on the charts - signifies the group's ascent to superstar status. Home to three massive singles (the title track, 'Lyin' Eyes,' and 'Take It to the Limit') and nominated for four Grammy Awards, the quadruple-platinum 1975 set solidified The Eagles' Southern California-reared sound and made the band a household name. Mastered from the original analog tapes, pressed on MoFi SuperVinyl, and strictly limited to 10,000 numbered copies, Mobile Fidelity's UltraDisc One-Step 180g 45RPM 2LP vinyl box set truly takes One of These Nights to the limit. \u003cp\u003eFollow us on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/darksiderecordspk\/\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AEC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44106745413853,"sku":"821797202725","price":124.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/files\/4059022-2789350.jpg?v=1731399343"},{"product_id":"821797202121","title":"Crosby, Stills \u0026 Nash- Crosby, Stills \u0026 Nash (MoFi One Step) (Vinyl)","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eULTIMATE-SOUNDING VERSION OF THE HARMONY-RICH LANDMARK: DELUXE AUDIOPHILE PRESSING LIMITED AND NUMBERED COPIES\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\nThe enduring charm, contemporary relevance, and harmonic convergence of Crosby, Stills \u0026amp; Nash's fabled self-titled debut owe not only to impeccably played songs and resonant lyrics, but to career-defining performances by music's first genuine supergroup. Crosby, Stills \u0026amp; Nash lingers as an example of the whole being greater than the sum of it's parts. Factor in phenomenal studio production and acoustic-based architecture that served as guideposts for myriad albums that followed, and popular music would never be the same. Limited and numbered, pressed on MoFi SuperVinyl at RTI, and mastered from the original master tapes, Mobile Fidelity's UltraDisc One-Step 180g 45RPM 2LP collector's edition enhances the incalculably influential work for the ages to come. Surpassing the sonics of any prior version, it peels away any limitations to provide a transparent, ultra-nuanced presentation of a record that birthed the Laurel Canyon movement and established a precedent for close harmony singing that has never been eclipsed. The organic presentation of the textures; expanse and depth of the soundstages; fullness of tones; natural extension of the acoustic guitar strings; realistic rise and decay of individual notes; seamless blending of the vocals - all those important sonic facets (and more) reach demonstration-grade levels. The packaging features the same attention to detail. Housed in a deluxe box, the Crosby, Stills \u0026amp; Nash UD1S pressing features special foil-stamped jackets and faithful-to-the-original graphics that illuminate the splendor of the recording and the reissue's premium quality. Aurally and visually, MoFi's UD1S copy exists as a curatorial artifact meant to be preserved, touched, and examined. It is made for discerning listeners that prize sound quality and production, and who desire to fully immerse themselves in the art - and everything involved with the album, from the images to the finishes. The backstory of how Crosby, Stills \u0026amp; Nash came to be nearly matches the import of it's content. Already a renowned multi-instrumental virtuoso, Stephen Stills sought a fresh beginning after Buffalo Springfield splintered. Similarly, vocal powerhouse David Crosby arrived after leaving the Byrds and gaining a reputation for being difficult. Graham Nash drifted over after a frustrating stint in the Hollies. He met his new mates at a party. When the three sang together informally for the first time, their fate was sealed. To further tie their fortunes together, the singers used each of their surnames to identify the group to ensure the collective could not exist or continue on without all three members. \u003cp\u003eFollow us on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/darksiderecordspk\/\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ingram Entertainment","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44106745938141,"sku":"821797202121","price":129.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/files\/4059018-2789346.jpg?v=1731399363"},{"product_id":"821797201520","title":"Electric Light Orchestra- El Dorado (MoFi One Step) (Vinyl)","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMASTERED FROM THE ORIGINAL ANALOG MASTER TAPES, PRESSED ON MOFI SUPERVINYL, AND LIMITED TO 10,000 NUMBERED COPIES\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\nElectric Light Orchestra leader Jeff Lynne did more than figuratively reach for the sky on Eldorado. Daring to be bold, and creating imaginative worlds that invite the listener to escape the mundane, the visionary composer-musician achieved a multidisciplinary fantasia and, in the process, a prog-rock landmark. Nearly 50 years later, the concept album's brilliance can be experienced like never before in cinematic, IMAX-worthy fashion. Mastered from the original analog master tapes, pressed on MoFi SuperVinyl vinyl at RTI, housed in a keepsake box, and limited to 10,000 numbered copies, Mobile Fidelity's UltraDisc One-Step 180g 45RPM 2LP set of Eldorado allows the longtime audiophile staple to resonate with reference-setting dynamics, tones, and colors. Conjuring the feeling of journeying to different horizons, the record's songs teem with layer upon layer of details, which can now be heard as the producers intended. This very special release both pays tribute to the record's merit and enhances the spectacular program for generations to come. Presenting the album with breathtaking clarity yet retaining the warmth, texture, and emotion that differentiate live music from reproduced sounds, the collectible reissue features beguiling levels of in-the-moment presence, grand-scale soundstaging, and instrumental balance. Bursting with a veritable cornucopia of stimuli, MoFi's Eldorado package also benefits from superb separation and immersive atmospherics that stem from the meticulous remastering process - as well as an ultra-low noise floor, industry-leading groove definition, and dead-quiet surfaces courtesy of the MoFi SuperVinyl properties. The premium packaging and gorgeous presentation of the UD1S Eldorado pressing befit it's extremely select status. Housed in a deluxe box, it features special foil-stamped jackets and faithful-to-the-original graphics that illuminate the splendor of the recording. No expense has been spared. Aurally and visually, the reissue exists as a curatorial artifact meant to be preserved, touched, and examined. It is made for discerning listeners that prize sound quality and production, and who desire to fully immerse themselves in the art - and everything involved with the album, from the iconic artwork to the meticulous finishes. \u003cp\u003eFollow us on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/darksiderecordspk\/\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ingram Entertainment","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44106746495197,"sku":"821797201520","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/files\/4059014-2789342.jpg?v=1731399382"},{"product_id":"dire-straits-brothers-in-arms-10","title":"Dire Straits - Brothers In Arms (Mobile Fidelity Numbered 45rpm Vinyl 2LP)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Ultimate Version of the Audiophile Standard: Mobile Fidelity's 180g 45RPM 2LP Set Captures Nuances, Textures, and Microdynamic Information\u003cbr\u003eDigital clone of Sony 1630 U-Matic digital master\u003cbr\u003eThere are hit records. And then there are blockbusters. One of the world's best-selling records, a winner of two Grammy Awards, an era-defining reference statement, an MTV favorite, and a set that catapulted an already-acclaimed band to arena status, Dire Straits' Brothers in Arms is the kind of epic spectacular that comes around only once or twice a decade. Surpassed only in fame and visibility during the period by Michael Jackson's Thriller, the 1985 album remains idiosyncratic for its covetable combination of adventurous songwriting, precision-based performances, and reference-caliber fidelity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSourced from the original masters, mastered by engineer Krieg Wunderlich, pressed at Fidelity Record Pressing, and possessing a richness befitting the album's stellar reputation, Mobile Fidelity's numbered-edition 180g 45RPM 2LP set of Brothers in Arms breathes with transparent highs, atmospheric heft, and lifelike tonalities. This is the ultimate-sounding version of this audiophile favorite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe sense of realism this edition delivers will leave slack-jawed even the most hard-to-please audiophiles. As the recipient of the Grammy for Best-Engineered Recording, the album has always been a go-to sonic standard, but never has it sounded so reach-out-and-touch-it realistic as it does on this analog pressing. All of the hallmark characteristics – ample spaciousness, ideal balances, widescreen dynamics, immersive depth, lush production – are here in spades. As is music-making of enviable proportions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile it's easy to speculate that the colossal success of Brothers in Arms relates to its timing – its release during an era obsessed with catchy singles, flashy MTV videos, and whistle-friendly melodies – reasons for the album's chart-busting success primarily owe to the expertly crafted songs and memorable playing turned in by a group hitting its creative peak. Not to mention the spatial dimensions that cause instruments and vocals to naturally float in a fixed area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnchored by \"Money for Nothing,\" a caustically themed smash immediately identifiable via Mark Knopfler's resonant finger-picked guitar riff and Sting's \"I want my MTV\" vocal refrain, Dire Straits' fifth album is stuffed with bluesy signatures, jazz-rock motifs, clever lyrics, and organic accents. Diversity and consistency also extend to the songs' moods. Singing with his trademark light-to-the-touch timbre, Knopfler conjures feelings of poignancy, peacefulness, and mellowness, channeling wistfulness on the Top 10 single \"So Far Away\" and somber assurance on \"Why Worry.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerfection abounds, not only in the manner in which the band nails its pop hooks and uptempo boogies with debonair flair – but also in the control room. Iconic session jazz drummer Omar Hakim supplies fluid beats and solid rhythmic foundations while Knopfler and Co. comb over grooves so smooth it seems that they're made of honey butter. Dire Straits would never play with such effortless again.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Music Direct","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44115324535005,"sku":"821797244114","price":64.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/files\/2824793.jpg?v=1731403479"},{"product_id":"bob-dylan-blonde-on-blonde-mofi-numbered-180g-45rpm-3lp-box-set","title":"Bob Dylan- Blonde On Blonde (MoFi Numbered 180g 45RPM 3LP Box Set) (Vinyl)","description":"Blonde on Blonde is the seventh studio album by American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan, released on May 16, 1966, on Columbia Records. Recording sessions began in New York in October 1965 with numerous backing musicians, including members of Dylan's live backing band, the Hawks. Though sessions continued until January 1966, they yielded only one track that made it onto the final album - \"One of Us Must Know (Sooner or Later)\". At producer Bob Johnston's suggestion, Dylan, keyboardist Al Kooper, and guitarist Robbie Robertson moved to the CBS studios in Nashville, Tennessee. These sessions, augmented by some of Nashville's top session musicians, were more fruitful, and in February and March all the remaining songs for the album were recorded. Blonde on Blonde completed the trilogy of rock albums that Dylan recorded in 1965 and 1966, starting with Bringing It All Back Home and Highway 61 Revisited. Critics often rank Blonde on Blonde as one of the greatest albums of all time. Combining the expertise of Nashville session musicians with a modernist literary sensibility, the album's songs have been described as operating on a grand scale musically, while featuring lyrics one critic called \"a unique blend of the visionary and the colloquial\". It was one of the first double albums in rock music. The album peaked at No. 9 on the Billboard 200 chart in the U.S., where it eventually went double-platinum, and reached No. 3 in the UK. Blonde on Blonde spawned two singles that were top twenty hits in the U.S. \"Rainy Day Women #12 \u0026amp; 35\" and \"I Want You\". Two additional songs, \"Just Like a Woman\" and \"Visions of Johanna\", have been named as among Dylan's greatest compositions and were featured in Rolling Stone‍ '​s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time list. \u003cp\u003eFollow us on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/darksiderecordspk\/\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AEC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44231423459549,"sku":"821797450096","price":119.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/files\/2323646.jpg?v=1727320052"},{"product_id":"elvis-presley-from-elvis-in-memphis-mofi-1","title":"Elvis Presley- From Elvis In Memphis (MoFi One Step) (Vinyl)","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMASTERED FROM THE ORIGINAL MASTER TAPES AND LIMITED TO 10,000 NUMBERED COPIES\u003c\/p\u003e\nFrom Elvis in Memphis retains the distinction of being the most cohesive, passionate, mature, and emotionally invested record Elvis Presley ever made. Named one of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time by Rolling Stone, the white-soul landmark features backing by 'The 'Memphis Boys' and teems with rhythm-heavy country, gospel, R\u0026amp;B, and blues. Lauded for it's natural, open sonics, the 1969 set now comes across with remarkable clarity, presence, and warmth courtesy of a premium restoration befitting a king. Mastered from the original master tapes, pressed on MoFi SuperVinyl at RTI, and strictly limited to 10,000 numbered copies, Mobile Fidelity's UltraDisc One-Step 180g 45RPM 2LP box set of From Elvis in Memphis unearths the ravishing inner detail, sticky rhythms, and brilliant arrangements of Chips Moman's inspired production. In short, this unparalleled reissue unlocks the spirit and gestalt of the recording and takes you inside American Sound Studio. It also brings you up close and personal with Presley's singing - widely considered by many to represent the finest of his career - located dead-center amidst the instrumental hurricane. Equally impressive are the contributions of the aforementioned Boys, and how their Southern-brewed playing - a balance of leisure with swiftness, grandiosity with concision, freedom with control - dovetails with Presley's vernacular. The lavish packaging and gorgeous presentation of the UD1S From Elvis in Memphis pressing befit it's extremely select status. Housed in a deluxe box, it features special foil-stamped jackets and faithful-to-the-original graphics that illuminate the splendor of the recording. No expense has been spared. Aurally and visually, this UD1S reissue exists as a curatorial artifact meant to be preserved, pored over, touched, and examined. It is made for discerning listeners that prize sound quality and production, and who desire to fully immerse themselves in the art - and everything involved with the album, from the images to the finishes. Sharing much in common with the full, rich, orchestrated Stax Records sound, From Elvis in Memphis oozes with choice nuances and distinctive flourishes that on this ultra-hi-fi edition not only arise with previously unheard transparency and sharpness, but complement and serve the whole. Take the specific tonalities and blending of violas, cellos, and horns that communicate mood and serve as counterpoints. Or lively performances of the backing quintet, and how the piano and Hammond organ trace the lines of the melodies and Presley's lead. Listen to the uplifting support provided by the cadre of backing vocalists (more than a dozen credited), unrivaled in Presley's canon and a precursor to the approach he'd soon adopt in Las Vegas. \u003cp\u003eFollow us on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/darksiderecordspk\/\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AEC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44231639630045,"sku":"821797201728","price":124.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/files\/4059015-2789343.jpg?v=1727320045"},{"product_id":"paul-simon-there-goes-rhymin-simon-mofi-one-step","title":"Paul Simon- There Goes Rhymin' Simon (MoFi One Step) (Vinyl)","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMASTERED FROM THE ORIGINAL MASTER TAPES AND LIMITED TO 10,000 NUMBERED COPIES\u003c\/p\u003e\nDemonstrating a deep-seated flair for soul and R\u0026amp;B, Paul Simon recruited gospel backup singers and traveled to the Muscle Shoals Sound Studios to further refine the vibrant sounds he desired for There Goes Rhymin' Simon. Clearly, his instincts proved correct. Many rightly consider the iconic singer-songwriter's third album a masterpiece - one that, per critic Robert Christgau, 'suggests a new grace and flexibility for the mass-pop mode, and invests small subjects and emotions with an almost luminous wit and awareness.' Limited to 10,000 numbered copies, pressed on MoFi SuperVinyl at RTI, and mastered from the original master tapes, Mobile Fidelity's ultra-hi-fi UltraDisc One-Step 180g 45RPM 2LP collector's edition enhances the 1973 effort for generations to come. Surpassing the sonics of any prior version, it strips away any remaining barriers to provide a clear, super-dynamic view of a record nominated for two Grammy Awards and that climbed to the #2 position on the Billboard charts. The expanse and depth of the soundstage, fullness of detail, varied textures of the percussion, and natural rise and decay of individual notes reach demonstration-grade levels. Visually, the lavish packaging and gorgeous presentation of the UD1S There Goes Rhymin' Simon pressing befit it's select status. Housed in a deluxe box, it features special foil-stamped jackets and faithful-to-the-original graphics that illuminate the splendor of the recording. No expense has been spared. Aurally and visually, this UD1S reissue exists as a curatorial artifact meant to be preserved, touched, and examined. It is made for discerning listeners that prize sound quality and production, and who desire to fully immerse themselves in the art - and everything involved with the album, from the images to the finishes. The newly revealed transparency, presence, balance, immediacy, and dark-black backgrounds provided by Mobile Fidelity's UD1S set showcase the scope and craft of Simon's alluring melodies - not to mention the vocal performances that, arguably, remain the album's standout element. Simon's singing hits peaks on There Goes Rhymin' Simon that equal or best those on any of his other works, Simon and Garfunkel included. Assured, natural, and supple, his baritone resonates with a realism and extension that immerse you in the song. At certain times, he let's loose; during others, he becomes a gentle balladeer on par with a prized jazz chanteur. Such versatility alone remains staggering, but he also receives support on two tracks by the legendary Dixie Hummingbirds. The pairing is nothing short of magical. \u003cp\u003eFollow us on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/darksiderecordspk\/\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ingram Entertainment","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44231641366749,"sku":"821797201926","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/files\/4059016-2789344.jpg?v=1727320042"},{"product_id":"bob-dylan-bob-dylan-mofi-numbered-180g-mono-45rpm-2lp","title":"Bob Dylan - Bob Dylan (Mobile Fidelity Numbered 180g Mono Vinyl 45RPM 2LP Set)","description":"Limited Mobile Fidelity double 180gm vinyl LP edition of the mono version of this classic album pressed at 45RPM. Made when mono was still king, Bob Dylan's self-titled 1962 debut is as understated of an entrance as any significant musician as ever made. Already well-versed in American roots music, Dylan simultaneously pays homage to tradition and extends it by putting his own stamp on classic material that metaphorically functions as the soil of our contemporary songs and styles. Free of ego, and performed with masterful conviction, Bob Dylan ranks with the debut efforts of similar artistic giants Elvis Presley and the Rolling Stones. Mastered from the original master tapes, pressed at RTI, and strictly limited to 3,000 copies, Mobile Fidelity's restored 180g mono 45RPM analog version brings the contents of this seminal release as closest as they've ever come to master tape-quality in the original mono configuration. Transparent to the source, the simple sounds of Dylan's voice, acoustic guitar, and harmonica take on lifelike perspective and directness-the \"husk and bark\" to which Robert Shelton referred in his now-legendary New York Times review of a Dylan appearance at Gerde's Folk City. MoFi has made possible an inexpensive time-traveling trip back to the Greenwich Village coffeehouses and folk clubs in which Dylan cut his teeth, albeit in much better fidelity and without any annoying background chatter. Wider grooves mean more information reaches your ears. As the preferred mix at the time of the recording, the mono version presents Dylan as he and his producers originally intended. Since the separation of the stereo versions isn't as sharp, the mono edition places Dylan's vocals in the heart of the musical action and as one with the accompaniment. It paints listeners an incredibly accurate portrait of the attention-getting, concrete mass of sound that features no artificial panning and straight-ahead immersion into the music. This is how almost everyone first heard this timeless album-making the mono mix all the more historically valuable and truthful. \u003cp\u003eFollow us on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/darksiderecordspk\/\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Music Direct","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44231722565853,"sku":"821797245814","price":64.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/files\/3457949.jpg?v=1727320022"},{"product_id":"willie-nelson-stardust-mofi","title":"Willie Nelson- Stardust (MoFi) (Vinyl)","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAn American Classic: Gorgeous Breakthrough Album of Pop Standards Spent More than a Decade on Country Charts\u003c\/p\u003e\nQuintuple Platinum 1978 Set Finds Nelson Interpreting Fare From Likes of Kurt Weill, Hoagy Carmichael, and Irving Berlin Sumptuous Sound Elevates Booker T. Jones' Production: Mastered on Mobile Fidelity's World-Renowned Mastering System and Pressed at RTI As a Singer, Nelson Never Better: Gets Inside the Phrasing, Lyrics, and Emotions of Songs 'Why be predictable?,' Willie Nelson asked Columbia Records executive Nick Blackburn, after the latter resisted the Red Headed Stranger's decision to make an album of classic pop tunes. Talk about outlaw country. Cutting against the genre's traditions and Music Row conventions, Nelson's Stardust remains a genius-level creation as well as the icon's most commercially successful release, a truly gorgeous record infused with ultimate respect for composers and lyrics and many of the finest performances of his career. It is a quintessential part of any catalog. Mastered on Mobile Fidelity's world-renowned mastering system and pressed at RTI, this Silver Label LP dazzles with dead-quiet surfaces, tube-like warmth, and an enhanced soundstage. Further exposing the delicate touches abounding in Stax legend Booker T. Jones' production, this edition brings out the textured kernels of Nelson's voice - and the deep-seeded dignity, austerity, devotion, grit, sensitivity, grace, and plaintiveness within it. His brilliant phrasing throughout is on par with that of Frank Sinatra and Ray Charles, two giants that influenced this project and his willingness to pair with strings and small combo to wondrous effect. Having met Jones while living in Malibu, Nelson established a relationship with the musician that extended to roles as producer, arranger and band mate. Jones' superior knowledge of the American Songbook comes through via the material's economy of scale and sympathetic approach. Acoustic guitar arpeggios, contrasting breaks, bluesy harmonicas, glowing organs, R\u0026amp;B-tinged horns, brushed drums, and relaxed bass lines trickle throughout the songs, all distinguished by Nelson's intimate timbre and absolutely astonishing vocal expressiveness. In redefining and reimagining standards such as Irving Berlin's 'Blue Skies,' Hoagy Carmichael's 'Georgia On My Mind,' and the age-old 'All of Me' - all of which landed in the Top 5 of the Country singles chart - Nelson wedded together pop, country, jazz, folk, and blues in a manner in which no artist had ever before done. He gained considerable rewards for his exquisite efforts: Stardust sold more than five million copies and, incredibly, stayed on the Country album charts for more than ten years. This is a record no one should be without. Hear the definitive analog pressing. 1\/2' \/ 30 IPS analog copy to analog console to lathe \u003cp\u003eFollow us on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/darksiderecordspk\/\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AEC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44231761494237,"sku":"886979872318","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/files\/3711920-2977508.jpg?v=1727320006"},{"product_id":"young-rascals-groovin-mofi-numbered-180g-45rpm-2lp","title":"The Young Rascals (Rascals) - Groovin’ (Mobile Fidelity Numbered 180g 45RPM Mono Vinyl 2LP)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlue-Eyed Soul, Garage Rock, Harmonious Pop, and Optimistic Vibes Coexist on \u003cem\u003eGroovin'\u003c\/em\u003e: The Young Rascals' 1967 Landmark Features Three Top 10 Singles and Limitless Personality\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMastered from the Original Master Tapes and Pressed at RTI for Supreme Sound: Numbered Mobile Fidelity 180g 45RPM Mono 2LP Set Also Includes Bonus Track, \"A Beautiful Morning\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1\/4\" \/ 15 IPS analog mono master to DSD 256 to analog console to lathe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimultaneously elevated and bypassed by the artistically prolific year in which it was released, the Young Rascals' \u003cem\u003eGroovin' \u003c\/em\u003eremains high-water mark of a collective Rolling Stone boldly proclaimed \"the blackest white group of all\" in 1970. Home to three Top 10 singles and a diverse array of pop music in step with the era's exploratory creativity, the set belongs aside the Beatles' \u003cem\u003eSgt. Peppers' Lonely Hearts Club Band\u003c\/em\u003e, Love's \u003cem\u003eForever Changes\u003c\/em\u003e, Jefferson Airplane's \u003cem\u003eSurrealistic Pillow\u003c\/em\u003e, and 1967's other pioneering recordings. Particularly now that it boasts definitive sonics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMastered from the original master tapes and pressed on dead-quiet vinyl at RTI, Mobile Fidelity's numbered-edition 180g 45RPM 2LP of \u003cem\u003eGroovin' \u003c\/em\u003epresents the album in fully restored mono. In addition, the painstakingly produced restoration includes \"A Beautiful Morning,\" an early 1968 million-selling hit that reached the third spot on the \u003cem\u003eBillboard \u003c\/em\u003eHot 100 chart and debuted as the first release under the band's then-newly truncated Rascals name. Blue-eyed soul and innocuous optimism have rarely sounded more contagious than on this audiophile-grade reissue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpertly portraying the quartet's unmistakable harmonies, the reissue captures the deep-seated personality and effortless melodies that seemingly occupy every passage. Reflecting the playfulness of the cover art, the members demonstrate a cohesiveness, chemistry, and charm made vividly apparent via the newly uncovered detail, airiness, and tonalities. Benefiting from the focus, immersion, and accuracy unique to mono, and free of any artificial panning or effects, Mobile Fidelity's edition lets the songs breathe and expand. Notes blossom and decay, voices rise and fall, and the craftsmanship of the arrangements emerges with revealing clarity. Long overlooked due to the dozens of other landmarks issued in the pivotal year, \u003cem\u003eGroovin' \u003c\/em\u003enow firmly earns its place in history as a masterwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook no further than the opening \"A Girl Like You,\" commandeered by Felix Cavaliere's confident singing and skated along by peppy jazz-rock architecture marked by exuberant horns, lilting piano lines, and splashing rhythms. Or \"How Can I Be Sure,\" on which Eddie Brigati takes the vocal lead over a waltzing pattern that conveys joyousness, rumination, and the rollercoaster ups\/downs that accompany the initial stages of a relationship. Brigati also does the honors on the reflective, subdued, albeit optimistic Motown cover \"A Place in the Sun,\" while he and Cavaliere share the lead on \"If You Knew,\" a strolling ditty underlined by a subtle, swift bass line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf course, no piece on \u003cem\u003eGroovin' \u003c\/em\u003eremains more celebrated or recognized than the smash title track – part of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's collection of 500 Songs That Shaped Rock and Roll. As birds chirp and congas echo, the Young Rascals paint a picture of bliss, with R\u0026amp;B harmonies and a laidback harmonica whisking the listener to ecstasy. The original B-side, the Latin-inspired \"Sueno,\" further puts the foursome's vocal aptitude on display. Sonically and lyrically (\"I have been flying high above reality\"; \"Only thing needed is someone to come along and trip along with me\"), it hints at the psychedelic experimentation the group would soon embrace to its detriment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndeed, \u003cem\u003eGroovin' \u003c\/em\u003esteers clear of any indulgence or falseness, wrapping its metaphorical arms around on the colors, moods, and possibilities of the age. Here, upbeat soul (\"I'm So Happy Now\") coexists with persuasive garage rock (\"Find Somebody\") and energized, fuzz-toned nuggets (\"You Better Run\") that prove the Young Rascals had their ears to the ground in both the States and England. In practically every way, it is thoroughly 1967 – and a quintessential part of any music library.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow us on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/darksiderecordspk\/\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Music Direct","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44231783448797,"sku":"821797250313","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/files\/Young_Rascals_Groovin-_1___95298.jpg?v=1727319995"},{"product_id":"the-b-52s-wild-planet-mofi","title":"The B-52'S - Wild Planet (Mobile Fidelity Numbered Vinyl LP)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"col-lg-9 desc-content\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 18px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 18px;\"\u003eThe B-52’s \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWild Planet\u003c\/em\u003e on Numbered-Edition LP from Mobile Fidelity Silver Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px;\"\u003eParty Out of Bounds! Eclectic Group’s Sophomore Album The Equal of Its Smash Debut\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBoffo Encore: Surf, Pop, Dance, Kitsch, Cabaret, and Psychedelia Unite With Giddy Vocals and Ricky Wilson’s Still-Underrated Guitar Playing\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMastered on Mobile Fidelity’s World-Renowned Mastering System and Pressed at RTI: 1980 Smash Now Possesses Jump-Out-of-Your-Seat Sonics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1\/4\" \/ 15 IPS analog master to analog console to lathe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eParty out of bounds! Not only is this sentiment one of the B-52’s directives on their ceaselessly fun sophomore album, it’s one of the record’s hit songs, and perfectly summarizes the spirit and intent behind this new-wave classic. Completely up to task in following up their kitschy debut, the B-52’s step everything up a notch: Songwriting, humor, exaggeration, melodies, hooks, and group interplay. \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWild Planet\u003c\/em\u003e also finds the band embracing stronger psychedelic accents that seamlessly mesh with its lava-lamp colors and textures. What an album.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRollicking, rousing, and riotous, \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWild Planet\u003c\/em\u003e soars on vocal efforts put forth by the delightfully campy chanteuses Cindy Wilson and Kate Pierson, whose innocent girly tonalities wonderfully match up with Fred Schneider’s effeminate deliveries and manic presentations. While the sheer exuberance and giddy nature of the music tends to make them an afterthought, the trio’s harmonies are utterly amazing. Add in Ricky Wilson’s propulsive beach-bound guitar riffs, random squealing synthesizers, and a surfeit of danceable rhythms, and you have nothing less than a 1980s masterpiece that, due to its optimistic vibes and buoyant grooves, only gets better with time.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs for clever humor and quirky character? Everywhere. Mentions of an icebox, fruit punch, and surprise greetings kick off the defining “Party Out of Bounds.” “Private Idaho” is an instant mix-tape essential, sent up with declamatory refrains and insouciant beats. Not to be outdone, the B-52’s tackle the subject of devilish possession on the witty “Devil In My Car” and get hysterical on “Strobe Light,” surely the finest tune ever written about making love in the shadow of a pulsating illumination device. Schneider is on fire, embracing his sexuality while pushing his mates to new limits. There’s no serious matter here; \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWild Planet \u003c\/em\u003eis all about celebrating, and few records do a better job of capturing such a mood. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMastered on Mobile Fidelity’s world-renowned mastering system and pressed at RTI, Silver Series’ numbered-edition LP presents the B-52’s 1980 classic in a rousing fidelity. The all-important bass lines, divergent vocal timbres, and usually unnoticed guitar lines attain an unprecedented level of balance and realism. And, few bands took advantage of the large-format LP cover art like the B-52’s. The cover portrait of these fashionistas is reason enough to get these extraordinary reissue, which takes great pride in reproducing the original art right down to the last smears of eyeliner on Pierson and Wilson's faces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cp\u003eFollow us on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/darksiderecordspk\/\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Music Direct","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44231794262237,"sku":"821797100144","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/files\/LMFS014__92492.jpg?v=1727319978"},{"product_id":"the-b-52s-the-b-52s-mofi","title":"The B-52'S - The B-52'S (Mobile Fidelity Numbered Vinyl LP)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: large; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003eThe B-52’s \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe B-52’s\u003c\/em\u003e on Numbered-Edition LP from Mobile Fidelity Silver Label\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #8b0000; font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003eRanked at #152 on \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRolling Stone\u003c\/em\u003e’s List of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time: \u003c\/span\u003eDelightfully Campy, Intentionally Goofy, Lyrically Kitschy: 1979 Set Is Nothing But a Good Time\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #6600ff;\"\u003eMastered on Mobile Fidelity’s World-Renowned Mastering System and Pressed at RTI: LP Bursts Forth With the Color and Vibrancy of the Brilliant Pop Within\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: small; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003e Boffo! Beehive hairdos, goofy sci-fi humor, lava-lamp kitsch, thrift-store fashions, party-starting tunes, unconventional perspectives, and the unique blending of the underground aesthetic with mainstream accessibility: The B-52’s mix all this and more into a dizzying cocktail on their self-titled debut, which remains one of the most ahead-of-its-time, endlessly enjoyable, and vividly colorful albums ever released.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRanked at #152 on \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRolling Stone\u003c\/em\u003e’s list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time, \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe B-52’s\u003c\/em\u003e has its roots in the band’s improbable genesis, itself reflective of the record’s gleeful moods and quirky charms. The five members first played after sharing a tropical alcoholic beverage at a Chinese restaurant, the ironic silliness and spontaneous irreverence indicative of the music on its breakthrough record. Not to mention how it mirrors the unusual hodgepodge of instrumentation: organs, walkie talkies, bongos, glockenspiels, tambourines, toy pianos, smoke alarms, and more!\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMusically, the band proves just as adventurous and whimsical. Using pleasant harmonies as a backdrop and Kate Pierson’s squealing organ as a starting point, the B-52’s draw upon surf-rock grooves, beach-bound soul-pop, herky-jerky funk riffs, minimalist rhythms, and Ricky Wilson’s unusual guitar lines to craft songs that tower above the sarcastic suggestiveness and campy declarations. Of course, the latter are plenty entertaining on their own, but there’s no denying the dance-bound persuasiveness and melodic shimmy associated with the classic cult single “Rock Lobster” and splendid cover of the ubiquitous Petula Clark standard “Downtown.” You’ve never heard anything like this.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIndeed, the B-52s were about a decade ahead of the alt-rock revolution when they recorded this delightfully campy, intentionally goofy, lyrically tawdry, and undeniably harmonic 1979 new-wave set that comes off as the best dance party you might ever hear. This is 40 minutes of nothing but a good time.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMastered on Mobile Fidelity’s world-renowned mastering system and pressed at RTI, Silver Label numbered-edition LP presents the B-52’s brilliant debut in a fidelity it’s never previously enjoyed. So detailed and realistic are the timbres, accents, and harmonies, you’ll think the band’s bright outfits are appearing right in front of you. Plus, the LP is worth the cost alone for the iconic album cover, which spotlights those bouffant ‘dos. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe B-52's \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe B-52's\u003c\/em\u003e Track Listing:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1. \"Planet Claire\" \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2. \"52 Girls\" \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e3. \"Dance This Mess Around\" \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e4. \"Rock Lobster\" \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e5. \"Lava\" \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e6. \"There's a Moon in the Sky (Called the Moon)\" \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e7. \"Hero Worship\" \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e8. \"6060-842\" \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e9. Downtown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003eFollow us on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/darksiderecordspk\/\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Music Direct","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44231833485533,"sku":"821797100045","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/files\/LMFS004__01321.jpg?v=1727319956"},{"product_id":"sisters-of-mercy-floodland-mofi","title":"Sisters Of Mercy - Floodland (Mobile Fidelity Numbered Vinyl LP)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"col-lg-9 desc-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MdRemovedH1\"\u003eThe Sisters of Mercy \u003cem\u003eFloodland\u003c\/em\u003e on Numbered-Edition LP from Mobile Fidelity Silver Label\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MdRemovedH2\"\u003eGoth-Rock Milestone Defined by Majestic Soundscapes and Ethereal Melodies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MdRemovedH2\"\u003eMeat Loaf Producer Jim Steinman and New York Choral Society Among Collaborators on Vast-Reaching LP\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MdRemovedH2\"\u003eLush, Huge, Balanced: LP Mastered on Mobile Fidelity’s World-Renowned Mastering System and Pressed at RTI\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe Sisters of Mercy emerged from a brief hiatus and lineup overhaul in spectacularly grand fashion on \u003cem\u003eFloodland\u003c\/em\u003e, an epic album that stands as the group’s commercial breakthrough as well as one of the period’s monumental productions. Having witnessed his bandmates leave, singer Andrew Eldritch recruited bassist Patricia Morrison, utilized a groundbreaking drum machine, and hooked up with Meat Loaf collaborator Jim Steinman to attain a glorious, bombastic, and irrepressible marriage of gothic rock and sumptuous balladry.\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: Arial;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eMastered on Mobile Fidelity’s world-renowned mastering system and pressed at RTI, this Silver Label LP improves the record’s splendid dynamic contrasts, low-end thrust, expansive dimensionality, and moody atmospherics. Steinman’s unforgettable sonic contributions finally receive proper due in the form of towering choruses and operatic heft. The group’s signature epic “The Corrosion,” described by Eldritch as a narrative about “power in the face of misery,” sounds downright staggering, with an awe-inspiring performance by the New York Chorale Society and blooming classicism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThroughout, the Sisters of Mercy traverse myriad styles in breaking down goth-rock conventions. As on the band’s noisier debut \u003cem\u003eFirst and Last and Always\u003c\/em\u003e, also available on Silver Series LP, brooding emotions, nocturnal episodes, and dim sentiments gloss over the songwriting. Yet there’s a colossal amplification of evocative spirituality, delicate accents and anthemic riffs that combine with funky drum-machine beats and visceral tension to yield music that dares listeners not to dance and\/or lift their hands skyward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eRhythms play as large a role as the leader’s trademark stentorian vocals, with thundering grooves and crashing percussion illuminating incisive lyrics and industrial-tinted scenery. Whether felt via the dramatic waves of “Lucretia My Reflection,” balladic sweep of “1959,” or charging protest of “Dominion\/Mother Russia,” \u003cem\u003eFloodland\u003c\/em\u003e is a touchstone, topped off by iconic cover art that fits in with today’s vampire-obsessed society as well as it did upon release in 1987.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sisters of Mercy \u003cem\u003eFloodland \u003c\/em\u003eTrack Listing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDominion\/Mother Russia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlood I\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLucretia My Reflection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1959\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis Corrosion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlood II\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDriven Like the Snow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever Land (A Fragment)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Music Direct","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44231847346397,"sku":"821797100212","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/files\/LMFS021__29388.jpg?v=1727319939"},{"product_id":"simon-garfunkel-parsley-sage-rosemary-and-thyme-mofi-numbered-180g-vinyl","title":"Simon and Garfunkel - Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme (Mobile Fidelity Numbered180g Vinyl LP)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"col-lg-9 desc-content\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSongs for All Time: Simon and Garfunkel's Kaleidoscopic \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eParsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme\u003c\/em\u003e Includes \"Scarborough Fair\/Canticle,\" \"Homeward Bound,\" and \"The 59th Street Bridge Song\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMastered on Mobile Fidelity's World-Renowned Mastering System: 180g Vinyl LP Brings to Light Meticulous Production, Harmonies, and Tones in Lifelike Clarity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1\/4\" \/ 15 IPS analog copy to DSD 256 to analog console to lathe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe liner notes pioneering writer Ralph J. Gleason penned for the back cover of Simon and Garfunkel's \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eParsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme\u003c\/em\u003e ring as true now as they did upon the record's original release in 1966. He mused: \"Today's popular music is in good shape indeed – at least the portion of it represented by this album. It has strength and it has beauty, it has lyricism, meaning and, above all, that quality of broad appeal which still retains form. And its music speaks for more than the moment. The songs in this album are songs for all time.\" Indeed, they are, and they can now be experienced in the highest fidelity they've ever enjoyed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMastered on Mobile Fidelity's world-renowned mastering system and pressed at RTI, this 180g vinyl LP presents the famed duo's landmark third record in superlative sound. Reflecting the perfectionist-minded nature of Bob Johnston's meticulous production and the group's painstaking arrangements, Mobile Fidelity's reissue brings to light textures, nuances, details, and microdynamics obscured on prior editions. The hyper-realistic results give you a seat at the recording studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe first Simon and Garfunkel set captured on an eight-track recorder, \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eParsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme \u003c\/em\u003ehere bursts with colors crucial to the scope of the songs. Separation between vocals and guitars, images of individual players, and the dimensions of the wide-spanning soundstages all flourish. Harmonies crest and seemingly float on bypassing clouds. Acoustic passages blossom with lifelike structure and tone. The intent of deliberate euphonic variations – like those between the pair's singing and Charlie O'Donnell's spoken news report on the closing \"7 O'Clock News\/Silent Night,\" which function as both poetic and social commentary – is made clearer by way of the LP's reference-caliber transparency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSuch punctiliousness is exactly what the duo pursued during their four months in the studio, considered then by record-company executives to be borderline excessive. Yet there's no arguing with the end results of a benchmark work \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRolling Stone \u003c\/em\u003enamed the 202nd Greatest Album of All Time. Again, it proves wise to refer again to Gleason, whose observations about \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eParsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme\u003c\/em\u003e's character remain spot-on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"There's a delicate musical design of almost lapidarian detail. It has vitality but it is control, the sounds being made deliberately for the artist's conscious purpose,\" he notes, before continuing, \"Take the glorious kaleidoscope of rushing feelings, blowing winds, shifting colors, bursting moods of joy and exultation in ‘Cloudy.' The song is effervescent, one is refreshed hearing it.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRevitalization – and the wellspring of emotions that accompany it – endure as the most attractive aspect of \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eParsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme\u003c\/em\u003e. Simon and Garfunkel achieve the feat time and again via interwoven harmonies, folk devices, revealing contrasts, vocal blending, spiritual imagery, and soaring melodies. The material is at once beautiful and evocative, pristine and natural, serious and joyful, pertinent and accessible. And while the individual appeal of chestnuts like \"Homeward Bound,\" \"Scarborough Fair\/Canticle,\" \"The 59th Street Bridge Song,\" and \"For Emily, Whenever I May Find Her\" remain iconic, the sum of the whole makes this 1966 masterwork a paramount expression of unbridled creativity and communal vision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cp\u003eFollow us on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/darksiderecordspk\/\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Music Direct","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44231854096605,"sku":"821797148412","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/files\/CMFSA2199__57067.jpg?v=1727319935"},{"product_id":"santana-santana-iii-mofi-numbered-180g-vinyl","title":"Santana - Santana III (Mobile Fidelity Numbered Vinyl LP)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"col-lg-9 desc-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSantana \u003cem\u003eSantana III\u003c\/em\u003e on Numbered-Edition LP from Mobile Fidelity Silver Label\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLast Santana Album Recorded With Famed Woodstock Band: With Guitar Virtuoso Neal Schon, Santana Makes Musical Magic That Spans the Globe Years Before \"World Music\" Became a Genre\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMastered on Mobile Fidelity's World-Renowned Mastering System and Pressed at RTI: LP of \u003cem\u003eSantana III\u003c\/em\u003e Breathes With Sumptuous Warmth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe final Santana album recorded with the leader's famed Woodstock lineup, one of the most capable and explosive bands ever assembled, \u003cem\u003eSantana III\u003c\/em\u003e (commonly referred to as The Third Album) is a beacon of Latin-tinged rock, melodic creativity, and cohesive interplay. The record also marks the debut of young guitar virtuoso Neal Schon, who functions as the ideal foil to Santana, whose playing on this 1971 set rivals that of the finest in his career. If not for arriving after the monumental \u003cem\u003eAbraxas\u003c\/em\u003e, it is likely \u003cem\u003eSantana III \u003c\/em\u003ewould be mentioned in the same breath as groundbreaking psychedelic classics such as \u003cem\u003eBitches Brew\u003c\/em\u003e. It's that good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmbracing the concept that all of the members should share their musical ideas, Santana added two crucial components to his band: Schon, discovered at the age of 15 playing in a Palo Alto club, and Thomas \"Coke\" Escovedo, who during the sessions temporarily replaced ill percussionist Chepito Areas, and whose percussive assistance helped define the album's feel. With Schon in the fold, Santana strives for the unknown, and yet, manages to stave off the numbing excesses that define much of the period's output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the opening \"Batuka,\" peppered with Schon's stirring guitar lines, to the sensitive \"Everything Is Coming Our Way,\" infused with a mesmerizing Hammond organ underpinning that supports Santana's vocal pathos, the record teams with inventiveness. Involving albeit accessible concoctions of funk, jazz, rock, blues, and soul run throughout the set. Spanish-styled flavors infuse a majority of the material, ranging from the salsa piano on \"Guarjira\" to the distinctive \"No One to Depend On,\" a lively take on the cha-cha-cha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA globe-spanning armada of percussive instruments—timbales, congas, drums, vibes, tambourines, and more—as well as the existence of a three-person percussion team that fits in harmoniously with Santana, Schon, and company makes \u003cem\u003eSantana III \u003c\/em\u003ea masterful accomplishment in musical chemistry and the exploration of true world craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Silver Label LP of \u003cem\u003eSantana III \u003c\/em\u003ebreathes with sumptuous warmth and you-are-there realism. The tension of Schon's guitar lines, the album's open sound, and extensive use of studio echoes (check the presence of the backward echo on \"No One to Depend On\") fill the soundstage, replete with the kind of depth and dynamics one expects from a first-rate audiophile recording.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow us on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/darksiderecordspk\/\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Music Direct","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44231868252381,"sku":"886919990515","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/files\/Santana_III__98815.jpg?v=1727319932"},{"product_id":"run-dmc-raising-hell-mofi-numbered-180g-supervinyl","title":"Run DMC- Raising Hell (MoFi Numbered 180g SuperVinyl)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAmong the Most Influential, Inventive, Invigorating Records Ever Released: Run- D.M.C.'s Raising Hell Brought Hip-Hop to the Mainstream, Includes \"Walk This Way\"\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourced from the Original Master Tapes and Pressed on MoFi SuperVinyl: Mobile Fidelity Numbered-Edition 180g 33RPM SuperVinyl LP Heightens Rick Rubin's Production, Includes New Liner Notes\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1\/2\" \/ 30 IPS analog master to DSD 256 to analog console to lathe\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRun-D.M.C.'s Raising Hell remains the turning point at which hip-hop crashed through mainstream barriers and never left. Anchored by the crossover smash \"Walk This Way,\" the 1986 blockbuster still sounds like a revolution unfolding in real time. It has everything – hard-rock riffs, turntable scratching, itchy rhythms, hit singles – not the least of which are the trio's invigorating raps and inseparable chemistry. And now, along with Run-D.M.C.'s first two records, it's one of the first three rap records afforded audiophile treatment, courtesy of Mobile Fidelity's simply illin' edition.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSourced from the original master tapes, pressed on MoFi SuperVinyl, and featuring new liner notes, the reissue label's numbered-edition 180g 33RPM SuperVinyl LP elevates Raising Hell to sonic heights on par with its musical and cultural significance. Ranked the 123rd Greatest Album of All Time by Rolling Stone, 43rd on Pitchfork's Greatest Albums of the 1980s, one of the Top 100 Albums of All Time by TIME – and included on \"Best of\" lists by Spin, Paste, XXL, Entertainment Weekly, and basically every other significant media outlet – the triple-platinum effort rocks the house.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBenefitting from the ultra-low noise floor and groove definition of SuperVinyl, Raising Hell unleashes a torrent of massive dynamics and tsunami of frequency-plumbing details underlined by Rick Rubin's taut, crisp, albeit raw and streetwise production. Just as the Queens-based group both defined what hip-hop could represent – and displayed just how big it could get – Rubin's work melded ear-worm hooks, savvy drum loops, metal-leaning guitars, and, of course, Run and D.M.C.'s cross-fire lyrical interplay into watertight frameworks bursting with ideas, tones, samples, and beats. Heard anew on Mobile Fidelity vinyl, Raising Hell is in every regard the aural equivalent of a direct-to-console 1970s classic. And it sounds as fresh as hell.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs for the music, it ranks among the most influential, inventive, and invigorating ever released – rap or otherwise. Vanguard artists such as Ice-T, Eminem, Jay-Z, and Public Enemy's Chuck D – who declared it his all-time favorite and \"the first record that made me realize this was an album-oriented genre\" – have testified on behalf of its brilliance. And never mind the presence of the Top 5 single \"Walk This Way,\" whose power helped make Aerosmith's Steven Tyler and Joe Perry relevant for the first time in nearly a decade – and literally put Run-D.M.C. in bedrooms ranging from the Bronx to Bartlett to Bad Axe.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLook instead to the rest of the entirely filler-free set, be it the corkscrew turns, slippery wordplay, and \"My Sharona\"-meets-\"Mickey\" mixology of the boisterous \"It's Tricky,\" the fat-but-minimized bass grooves and warped turntable wobble of the hysterical \"You Be Illin',\" chimes-accented inertia and boombox-on- shoulder thunder of the now-iconic \"Peter Piper,\" or voice-as-percussion attack of the funky \"Is It Live.\" With Raising Hell, the answer to the question is always affirmative – a sensation bolstered by the fact the group always had something to say.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe definition of Golden Age Hip-Hop in every way, Run-D.M.C. avoids the negativity and misogyny that later plagued the style, spinning assertive tales about identity (the biographical and culture-changing \"My Adidas\"), work ethics (\"Perfection\"), and, most notably, pride (the Harriet Tubman- and Malcom X.-referencing \"Proud to Be Black\"). Pavement-packed inner cities, tree-lined suburbs, and cornfield-rimmed rural areas would never again be the same. And rocking a rhyme that's right on time would become trickier than ever.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFollow us on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/darksiderecordspk\/\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AEC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44231886012637,"sku":"196588114519","price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/files\/Run_DMC_RaisingHell__68560.jpg?v=1727319926"},{"product_id":"randy-travis-storms-of-life-mofi-numbered-180g-vinyl","title":"Randy Travis - Storms of Life (Mobile Fidelity Numbered 180g Vinyl LP)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1986 Randy Travis Album Spearheaded the Neotraditionalist Movement and Announced the Arrival of a Golden-Voiced Country Singer: Storms of Life Features \"On the Other Hand\" and \"Diggin' up Bones\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMastered from the Original Analog Tapes and Pressed at RTI for Audiophile Sound: Mobile Fidelity 180g Vinyl LP Issued in Partnership with Warner Nashville, Housed in Tip-On Gatefold Packaging\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1\/2\" \/ 30 IPS analog master to DSD 256 to analog console to lathe\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNobody could have predicted the impact Randy Travis' proper debut would make on country music when it was released in 1986. Recorded by a virtually unknown singer-songwriter who had once been rejected by every major label, and bolstered by production and arrangements that spotlight Travis' impeccable vocals, Storms of Life spurred a stylistic sea change that would soon sweep Nashville and place the North Carolina native at the center of the neotraditionalist movement. More than three decades later, the LP's brilliance looms larger than ever.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMastered from the original analog master tapes, pressed on ultra-quiet vinyl at RTI, and issued in partnership with Warner Nashville in commemoration of the record's 35th anniversary, Mobile Fidelity's numbered-edition 180g vinyl LP of Storms of Life stands as the first contemporary country audiophile reissue and a testament to Travis' Country Music Hall of Fame legacy. Housed in a single-pocket tip-on gatefold sleeve with new artwork, the quadruple-platinum album now boasts stellar transparency, breathtaking clarity, broad dynamics, and gorgeous tonalities that allow listeners the opportunity to experience one of the greatest vocalists in recent memory with unparalleled intimacy, realism, and breadth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduced by Kyle Lehning, and shaped to go against the mellowness and softness that were part of the then-current county-pop mold boosted by the popularity of Urban Cowboy, Storms of Life features fully formed architecture and expert instrumental support that benefit from the meticulous sonic restoration. Details such as the patient swell and bloom of pedal-steel guitars; rise and carry of background vocalists; bluesy drift of harmonicas; depth of pianos; airiness, snap and twang of acoustic guitars; back-porch sweetness of fiddles and mandolins; and grounding pace of the drums come across with reference-quality sound. Each contributor gets their own space in the mix. Music aficionados take note: Jerry Douglas, Mark O'Connor, Eddie Bayers, and David Hungate are just a few of the prized session musicians involved.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor all the merit afforded by the blend of honky tonk, country and western, and balladry, nothing eclipses what Travis brings to the project. Coupled with the back-to-basics songwriting, his inimitable presence is why Storms of Life remains as fresh today as it was the year Top Gun premiered in cinemas. He approaches every song with an uncanny modesty, his conservational drawl and casual demeanor nearly concealing the power, reach, and artisan-like effortlessness that inhabit each note he sings. Akin to groundbreaking icons such as Frank Sinatra and Hank Williams, Travis never overdoes it; rather, he relies on instinct, and combined with his golden pipes, never sounds less than completely invested.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn Storms of Life, the gateway to a sterling career laden with hit albums and major awards, Travis uses such assets to maximum effect. Evidence of his greatness arrives immediately on the opening \"On the Other Hand,\" a clever take on an oft-worn country topic (unfaithfulness) and whose title ranks as one of the finest puns in the genre. Rich, steady, calm, and seemingly able to reach down into any bystander's soul, Travis' voice straddles tenderness and ache, reflecting the difficult situational divide facing the narrator, whose heart tugs him in one direction and his obligation another. It isn't the only instance where the then-27-year-old wades into messy emotional territory and retains an unshakable penchant for balance and spareness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIndeed, the aptly named Storms of Life largely concerns itself with the human condition – and the memories, ruminations, meditations, wishes, and regrets that accompany it. On the two-stepping title track, Travis chronicles his circumstances with humor and color all the while emerging with a keen perspective. Busted relationships inform the upbeat, string- and choir-accented \"Diggin' up Bones\" and sentimental albeit sad \"No Place Like Home.\" For \"Reasons I Cheat,\" the protagonist makes no apologies for his behavior as Travis uncorks deep, grainy syllables amid the quiet that threaten to freeze the listener in place.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAkin to the understatement he shows on the lost-love story \"1982\" and toe-tapping \"There'll Always Be a Honky Tonk Somewhere,\" Travis – unlike some of the song narrators – remains in control throughout Storms of Life. For nearly 32 minutes, his spareness, articulation, subtlety, ease, and refinement set a template that has still yet to be matched in country music.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease note: The catalog number for Storms of Life is misprinted on the LP jacket spine as \"MFSV 1-511\" instead of the correct \"MFSL 1-511.\" This title is a normal 180g LP release, not a SuperVinyl release.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Music Direct","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44231922843869,"sku":"821797151115","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/files\/Randy_Travis_StormsofLife__37249.jpg?v=1727319921"},{"product_id":"cyndi-lauper-true-colors-mofi","title":"Cyndi Lauper - True Colors (Mobile Fidelity Numbered Vinyl LP)","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrammy-Nominated Double-Platinum Set includes Internationally Recognized Title Track Plus \"What's Going On\" and \"Change of Heart\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCyndi Lauper could've easily played up the independent wild-child pop persona she established on her breakthrough debut until the trend faded. Instead, on her superb sophomore effort, the charismatic artist opts for a more mature and creatively ambitious program, inviting big-name guests and pursuing deeper instrumental textures on a set that goes far beyond the well-known title track. True Colors is a vocal tour de force, an expressive statement on which Lauper showcases singing steeped in emotion, phrasing, and earnestness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn all-star cast aids Lauper in shaping what remains a colossally underrated record. Billy Joel (vocals), Adrian Belew (guitar), the Bangles (vocals), Aimee Mann (vocals), Nile Rodgers (guitar), and Rick Derringer (guitar) are among the guests. So is Pee Wee Herman, whose telephone operator role at the conclusion of \"911\" speaks to the fact that Lauper didn't abandon her whimsical nature even as she pressed forward. Cajun accents, soulful motifs (\"What's Going On\"), and joyous covers of traditional fare (\"Iko Iko\") keep the album pleasantly varied and accessibly offbeat.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOf course, Lauper also turns in, with \"True Colors,\" what's arguably her career-defining moment, the chart-topping single radiating with gorgeous elegance and graceful phrasing that forced audiences to regard the performer in a different light. For her boldness, Lauper was rewarded with two Grammy nominations and a song that has since been covered by artists such as Phil Collins and appeared as the theme for the 1988 Olympic Games and 2003 Rugby World Cup.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow us on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/darksiderecordspk\/\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Music Direct","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44231977500893,"sku":"886979871915","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/files\/LMFS028___86423.jpg?v=1727319915"},{"product_id":"dire-straits-communique-mofi-numbered-180g-45rpm-2lp","title":"Dire Straits - Communique (Mobile Fidelity Numbered 180g 45RPM Vinyl 2LP)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSmooth, Effortless, Relaxed, Tuneful, and Deceivingly Simple: Dire Straits' Communique Teems With Technical Perfectionism, Southern-Styled Grooves, and Low-Key Blues\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReference-Level Detail, Depth, Soundstaging, Balance, and Presence: Communique Has Never Sounded Better Than on Mobile Fidelity's 180g 45RPM 2LP Version\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMark Knopfler's Mesmerizing Textures, Intricate Lines, and Crisp Tones Pair With Engaging Storytelling and Tight Rhythms: Every Song an Example of Understated Virtuosity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1\/4\" \/ 15 IPS analog master to DSD 256 to analog console to lathe\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe performances on Dire Straits' Communique are so smooth and effortless, they were originally criticized for replicating the blueprints of the band's breakout debut. Time, however, has a way of changing perspectives and exposing the truth. More than 35 years after its original release in June 1979, Communique rightfully takes its place as the group's most underrated record – a nine-track set spiked with engaging storytelling, relaxed vibes, and deceiving simplicity.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMastered from the original master tapes and pressed at RTI, Mobile Fidelity's 180g 45RPM 2LP set of Communique elevates Dire Straits' sophomore album to an even higher plane. Recorded in the Bahamas by Muscle Shoals veterans Barry Beckett and Jerry Wexler, the songs benefit from a laidback approach that makes guitarist\/vocalist Mark Knopfler and company's stellar playing seem even more fluent – particularly when experienced on this collector's 45RPM version, on which the wider grooves allow for more detail retrieval and deeper musical insight.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKnopfler's mesmerizing guitar textures and composed vocals appear as if they're right in front of you, holding court amidst expansive soundstages and deep-black backgrounds. Details, imaging, and presence are on a level associated with the finest audiophile recordings. You'll be hard-pressed to find another LP with cleaner, pinpoint-accurate tones. Mobile Fidelity's LP also brings into transparent view Knopfler's seemingly perfect intricate lines as well as the simpatico accompaniment from his band mates. Whole, lively, and balanced, the bass and drums arrive with a solidity rarely heard on albums of this era. Communique has truly never sounded better.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOf course, the audiophile sonics mean little if the artistic content is lacking. Needless to say, Dire Straits' technical perfectionism and creative elan prevail throughout. Knopfler's penchant for sketching cynical characters is further developed on moody tracks like \"Where Do You Think You're Going\" and \"News,\" while Wexler's presence at the boards ensures the band keeps the rhythms extra tight. The quartet's low-key blues and swampy, Southern-styled grooves turn every song into an exercise in understated virtuosity.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRefusing to give into excess, magnetic tunes such as \"Lady Writer\" and \"Angel of Mercy\" split a fine line between insinuating and insisting. The group shows off a combination of control, virtuosity, and tunefulness that harkens back to a rock n' roll's classic period while also pointing the way ahead. Need indisputable evidence of Dire Straits' compositional strengths? Cue up the closing \"Follow Me Home\" on this pressing and get lost amidst the peacefulness of the gentle surf and chirping crickets that frame the song. Heavenly.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe sequence serves as additional proof that Communique remains one of the best-sounding rock records ever made.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFollow us on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/darksiderecordspk\/\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Music Direct","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44231987167453,"sku":"821797246712","price":64.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/files\/LMF467___98429.jpg?v=1727319912"},{"product_id":"miles-davis-sorcerer-mofi-numbered-45rpm-2lp","title":"Miles Davis- Sorcerer (MoFi Numbered 45rpm 2LP) (Vinyl)","description":"\u003cp\u003e1967 Post-Bop Classic the Third of Five Albums from Miles' Prized Second Quintet\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMastered from the Original Master Tapes: Sorcerer Has Never Sounded More Dynamic, Present, Warm, or Tonally Rich\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMood, Inflection, and Nuance Take Center Stage on Compositions Steeped in Sophisticated Expressionism\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1\/4\" \/ 15 IPS analog master to DSD 256 to analog console to lathe\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFilled with aural magic and enchanting musical spells, Sorcerer is true to its name. The third of five albums devised by Miles Davis' legendary second quintet – and the second record in a still-unprecedented string of eight consecutive releases within a four-year period that forever changed the face of jazz – the 1967 magnum opus mesmerizes with instrumental colors, subdued musings, and subtle details. These crucial characteristics blossom with vibrant realism on Mobile Fidelity's definitive 45RPM pressing.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMastered from the original master tapes and pressed on 180g 45RPM vinyl at RTI, this collectible audiophile edition of Sorcerer joins other essential Davis records given supreme sonic and packaging treatment by Mobile Fidelity. Longtime listeners will immediately recognize a wealth of information and depth of tonality unavailable on prior versions. The myriad shadings, interwoven textures, and relaxed nuances that tie the post-bop set's warm compositions together are rendered with utmost realism.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is a reference-standard reissue. You'll hear poetic lyricism pouring out of Wayne Shorter's horn, the breadth and definition of the notes spreading across an enormous soundstage. Never before have drummer Tony Williams' rim shots ricocheted with such purpose or his light percussive work mirrored that of a feather touching skin. Similarly, Herbie Hancock's piano runs now occupy their own space, where their relationship to the central rhythms and front line becomes clearer.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePrizing inflection and nuance more so than heady solos or uptempo flights, Sorcerer mesmerizes with cerebral properties and cascades of emotional interplay. Such beauty emerges in the mellow ballad \"Pee Wee,\" an indelible statement of restrained authority and sophisticated expression. The swirling title track unfolds as jazz shadowplay, Hancock, Shorter, and Williams mirroring one another's moves with guile and purpose. The opening \"Prince of Darkness\" showcases the ensemble's reach and communication, every musician going in seemingly different directions yet ending up on the same page.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA lasting example of Davis' visionary insight, Sorcerer is comprised entirely of pieces written by his band mates. Indeed, save for the closing \"Nothing Like You\" – a brief tribute to Davis' eventual wife, who also graces the cover, recorded in 1962 and adorned with vocals from Bob Dorough – the album represents a further maturation and refinement of a quintet that stands as one of the finest in jazz history. Mobile Fidelity is proud to give the record the treatment it's long deserved.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFollow us on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/darksiderecordspk\/\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AMS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44232008892637,"sku":"821797243513","price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/files\/LMF435-45__62815.jpg?v=1727319907"},{"product_id":"elvis-presley-blue-hawaii-mofi-numbered-180g-45rpm-2lp","title":"Elvis Presley - Blue Hawaii (Mobile Fidelity Numbered 180g 45rpm Vinyl 2LP)","description":"\u003cp\u003eElvis Presley's Definitive Soundtrack Album Ranks Among His Career Bests: Triple-Platinum Blue Hawaii Showcases the Singer's Panache, Diversity, and Joyfulness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMastered from the Original Master Tapes and Pressed at RTI: Mobile Fidelity's Numbered-Edition 180g 45RPM 2LP Set Plays with Newly Uncovered Detail, Depth, Air, and Tonality\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Second-Best-Selling Soundtrack of the Musical-Dominant 1960s: Includes the Timeless Standard \"Can't Help Falling in Love\" and Island-Inspired Fare\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1\/4\" \/ 15 IPS analog master to DSD 256 to analog console to lathe\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe old adage about Elvis Presley is that his soundtrack work never held a candle next to his studio albums. Though true for a majority of his film-related outings, the traditional notion is forever disproved by his Blue Hawaii set. Originally released in 1961 in support of the film in which he starred, the triple-platinum LP spent nearly five months at the top of the Billboard album charts; outsold his two prior studio efforts; and ultimately, remains the second-best-selling soundtrack of the musical-dominant 1960s. And now, it has received sonic treatment befitting rock royalty.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMastered from the original master tapes and pressed at RTI, Mobile Fidelity's numbered-edition 180g 45RPM 2LP set of Blue Hawaii transports listeners to both the carefree innocent escapism of the early '60s and calming, breezy atmospherics of the famous Pacific Islands. If you've ever wondered what it might be like to have Presley inhabit your room, this collectible reissue helps make it happen with superb presence, clarity, immediacy, and transparency.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecorded before the King started to burn out on soundtracks and go into a creative tailspin, Blue Hawaii presents him in tremendous voice. The newly uncovered layers of detail, body, emotionalism, and tonality on this 2LP set bring that treasured element – as well as the brilliance of the arrangements and accompaniment – to light like never before. Presley's warm crooning alone warrants unmitigated attention. It's not for nothing that this record – replete with panache, whimsy, romance, and seriousness – forever altered the course of his career.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMuch like the film itself, the music on Blue Hawaii subscribes to a feel-good aesthetic. Presley plunges into a stylistic deep end with equal parts fearlessness and fun. He delves into early rock 'n' roll (\"Rock-A-Hula Baby\"); touching balladry (\"Hawaiian Wedding Song\"); playful rumba (\"Beach Boy Blues\"); relaxing luaus (\"Hawaiian Sunset\"); and naturally, island-inspired fare (\"Ku-U-I-Po\"). It becomes immediately evident that the King is enjoying himself and committed to the mission. Is Blue Hawaii all serious art? No, but it was never intended to be. Rather, it serves as a showcase of Presley's outgoing personality and chameleon-like ability – like that of Frank Sinatra – to inhabit different roles and entertain.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOf course, Blue Hawaii remains timeless for another reason: The inclusion of the timeless, gorgeous, and still-untouchable staple \"Can't Help Falling in Love.\" Penned by Hugo Peretti, Luigi Creatore, and George David Weiss, the love song quickly transformed into an international standard – with Presley's definitive version hitting No. 2 on the charts and ultimately becoming the closing song to his concerts. Ranked among the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time by Rolling Stone, its conviction, sentiment, and depth testify on behalf of why Presley still reigns as the King.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHowever subtly, the staple also underscores another reason Blue Hawaii should never be overlooked in Presley's canon: the ace musicians involved in its creation. Guitarists Scotty Moore and Hank Garland; drummer D.J. Fontana; percussionist Hal Blaine; pianist Floyd Cramer; bassist Bob Moore; and iconic gospel backing vocalists the Jordanaires all contribute masterful performances. Hearing them with such expressiveness, openness, and realism on this reissue should forever alter how Presley's 1961 soundtrack – the finest of his career – is viewed. As he sings in the title track, dreams come true, indeed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow us on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/darksiderecordspk\/\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Music Direct","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44232016756957,"sku":"821797250412","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/files\/Elvis_Presley_BlueHawaii__76916.jpg?v=1727319904"},{"product_id":"foreigner-head-games-mofi-numbered-180g-vinyl","title":"Foreigner - Head Games (Mobile Fidelity Numbered 180g Vinyl LP)","description":"\u003cp\u003eForeigner's Edgiest, Heaviest, Hardest-Hitting Album\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1\/4\" \/ 15 IPS analog master to analog console to lathe\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe moment Head Games begins, a nastier, grittier tone is established, and it becomes apparent that Foreigner is bringing something new to the table. Namely, an edgier, leaner sound built around stronger guitars and harder rhythms. The heaviest record of the band's career, the 1979 effort functions as irrefutable proof that the quintet rocked as hard as anybody in the mainstream and did so without losing sight of the melodies that put it at the top of the charts. And with Head Games, there Foreigner would stay.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHalf-speed mastered from the original master tapes, our collectible audiophile edition of this longtime favorite classic-rock staple bursts with tremendous dynamics, soaring vocal timbres, punchy dynamics, and newfound instrumental separation. With more emphasis placed on Mick Jones' guitar riffs and meatier grooves, you may just find yourself investing in a new power amp to get every last degree of detail that's been uncovered! Longtime fans will be thrilled to hear the subtle nuances now fully discernible amidst a gargantuan soundstage.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJoined by new bassist Rick Wills, and guided by Queen producer Roy Thomas Baker, Foreigner goes for broke, ratcheting up the muscularity on hard-hitting fare such as the hit single \"Dirty White Boy,\" \"Seventeen,\" and the aptly titled \"Rev on the Red Line.\" However, the group maintains its trademark equilibrium, pushing the limits on toughness yet retaining a diamond-in-the-rough smoothness that allows the band's hummable choruses and winding hooks to take hold.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMoreover, the band expands its use of synthesizers to wonderful effect. The smash title track, through which mesmerizing keyboard passages coarse, is a prime example of Foreigner's slight albeit thrilling sonic evolution, the net result upping the drama, fanfare, and color. At the time, the combination was a breakthrough idea. Is it any wonder Head Games sold more than 5 million copies?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFollow us on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/darksiderecordspk\/\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Music Direct","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44232030683357,"sku":"821797134217","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/files\/Foreigner_HeadGames__49827.jpg?v=1727319899"},{"product_id":"miles-davis-seven-steps-to-heaven-mofi-numbered-180g-supervinyl","title":"Miles Davis - Seven Steps to Heaven (Mobile Fidelity Numbered 180g SuperVinyl LP)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Vibrant Bridge Between Miles Davis' First and Second Great Quintets: Seven Steps to Heaven Teems with Originality, Expressivity, Cohesiveness, and Beauty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSourced from the Original Analog Master Tapes and Pressed at RTI: Mobile Fidelity 180g SuperVinyl LP Plays with Superb Clarity, Detail, Tone, and Definition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1\/4\" \/ 15 IPS \/ Dolby SR analog remix master to DSD 256 to analog console to lathe\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSeven Steps to Heaven arrived at a crucial junction in Miles Davis' career. Recorded at two separate locations in spring 1963, it served as Davis' first release in more than a year – a layoff that was then unprecedented for the jazz visionary who had issued at least one LP a year since debuting in the early '50s. Equally notable, Seven Steps to Heaven marks the point at which the core of Davis' Second Great Quintet started to assemble. The twice Grammy-nominated effort is also Davis' final studio record to blend standards with originals. And it happens to be one of the expressive, well-played albums in the jazz canon.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSourced from the original master tapes, pressed at RTI, and housed in a Stoughton gatefold jacket, Mobile Fidelity's 180g SuperVinyl LP of Seven Steps to Heaven adds yet another step (or more) towards the bliss suggested by the album title. Playing with standout clarity, detail, tone, and balance, this audiophile reissue pulls back the curtain on the instrumentalists. Afforded the tremendous advantages of SuperVinyl – including a nearly inaudible noise floor, dead-quiet surfaces, and superb groove definition – this numbered-edition version presents Davis and Co. amid a wide, deep soundstage whose dimensions and solidity help bring the record's historical importance and musical merit into focus. Warm, organic, and present, the SuperVinyl LP of Seven Steps to Heaven is what great-sounding hi-fi is all about.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnd there's nary a passage on this 1963 landmark that isn't great. That Davis manages to make it feel so cohesive and seamless is a testament to the inspired performances and engaging compositions. Davis didn't draw it up the way it unfolded. No matter. He held trump cards that stayed up his sleeve for the next three decades: A drive to be nothing less than superb, a refusal to settle for mediocrity, and standards to which nearly no other composer or player could match. \"The toughest critic I got, and the only one I worry about, is myself,\" Davis wrote in the liner notes. \"The music has to get past me.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDavis' demanding approach partly explains why he switched up his band between the first and second sessions – and underscores how fast his mind was racing with new ideas. Seven Steps to Heaven acts as the stable bridge between the transitional period that followed the dissolution of his First Great Quintet and formation of the Second; without it, Davis perhaps doesn't invite then-23-year-old Herbie Hancock and a still-teenage Tony Williams into the fold. The trumpeter not only got his men – he preserved in amber for the only time (well, magnetic tape anyway) the chemistry and vibe he achieved with pianist Victor Feldman, drummer Frank Butler, tenor saxophonist George Coleman, and bassist Ron Carter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThat lineup gels for half of the six songs on Seven Steps to Heaven. Captured in Los Angeles April '63, the quintet stretches out on a luxurious reading of the late '20s New Orleans staple \"Basin Street Blues\"; lays on the romance for a candlelit stroll through the '40s standard \"I Fall in Love Too Easily\"; and explores the rounded contours and melodic crevices of the early blues \"Baby Won't You Please Come Home.\" The performances are refined, elegant, emotional; the band lets the feelings linger and gives the listener time to absorb the colors and textures.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA month later, Davis returned to New York City with Coleman and Carter, and partnered them with Hancock and Williams. Tellingly, the quintet tried its collective hand at the title track and \"Joshua\" – Feldman-penned songs already recorded in Los Angeles – as well as the yearning \"So Near, So Far.\" Those are the tunes that comprise the other piece of Seven Steps to Heaven, with the revised quintet's liquid pulse, articulate dynamics, and timing shifts a harbinger of things to come.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's also worth mentioning that the interpretations of the bounding \"Seven Steps to Heaven\" – a showcase for Davis' trumpet – and interlocking \"Joshua\" netted considerable radio airplay and attracted the attention of other contemporaries who covered the songs. Keeping Carter and Williams as the rhythmic engine, and Hancock as the anchor between solo flights and structural motifs, Davis would soon soon welcome Wayne Shorter into the family and transform jazz. Again. The aptly – and, in hindsight, perhaps prophetically titled Seven Steps to Heaven – is how he got there\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow us on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/darksiderecordspk\/\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Music Direct","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44232040349917,"sku":"196588233814","price":64.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/files\/Miles_Davis_SevenStepstoHeaven_SV__70819.jpg?v=1727319896"},{"product_id":"miles-davis-round-about-midnight-mofi-numbered-180g-mono-vinyl","title":"Miles Davis- Round About Midnight (MoFi Numbered 180g Mono Vinyl)","description":"\u003cp\u003eHipness Personified: Miles Davis' Columbia Records Debut, 'Round About Midnight Blows Cool and Hot Jazz with Famed Quintet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLifelike Presence and Immediacy: Sourced from the Original Master Tapes, Mobile Fidelity's 180g Vinyl LP Presents Music in Direct Mono Sound\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMiles Davis' first album for Columbia, ‘Round About Midnight, represents both the beginning of a three-plus-decade relationship with the famed label as well as the start of an extended collaboration with then-unknown saxophonist John Coltrane. As one of the era's only complete start-to-finish full-length LPs, the 1957 set stands as a hard-bop benchmark – a summation of the styles that came before its creation, an immersion into the period's cutting-edge strains, and a hint of the modalism that would follow. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSourced from the original master tapes, Mobile Fidelity's numbered-edition 180g vinyl LP traces the individual paths each musician takes in contributing to the whole, whether it's pianist Red Garland's left hand spinning actinoid chords or Coltrane infusing a tune with harmony-defying fills that suggest arabesque patterns. Recorded at three separate sessions, the music has never sounded so cohesive, immediate, or involving.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFew jazz records claim the significance boasted by ‘Round About Midnight. The album's creation – and the assembly of Davis' quintet, which also includes Paul Chambers and Philly Joe Jones – stems from the headliner's rousing rendition of the title-inspired track, \"'Round Midnight,\" a Thelonious Monk standard, at the 1955 Newport Jazz Festival. Stunning the audience with an interpretation that witnessed him personalize the composition with a brooding tone made possible via employment of his soon-to-be-trademark Harmon mute, Davis redefined perspective and possibility, taking ownership of the ballad as his own, and further improving upon its reach in the studio. It wasn't the composer's only surprise.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e'Round About Midnight thrives due to diversity and consistency, a rare combination epitomized by the first-rate selection and astonishing performance of pensive ballads, bebop classics, pop standards, and folk pieces. Witness the counterpoint exchanges during \"Ah-Leu-Cha\" and its Dixieland shades. Soak up the progressive drama and swinging tempos on \"All of You\" and \"Bye Bye Blackbird.\" Delight in the mélange of latticed textures and schematic moods throughout the sequence, here presented in gorgeous fidelity, zeroing in on Davis' warm, plush, rich, and close-up trumpet timbres and how, by playing his instrument right near the microphone, he infuses the arrangements with the sort of daring intimacy embraced by two lovers. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTension, suggestiveness, calm, mystery, nostalgia: All here. Gather now, ‘Round About Midnight. Slip on a pair of shades, draw the curtains, slouch into a chair, and sip a cognac. This is Miles and Co. at their best. And hipness personified.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFollow us on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/darksiderecordspk\/\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Music Direct","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44232046608605,"sku":"821797137317","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/files\/LMF373M___55010.jpg?v=1727319893"},{"product_id":"james-taylor-jt-mofi-numbered-180g-vinyl","title":"James Taylor- JT (MoFi Numbered 180g Vinyl)","description":"\u003cp\u003eTriple-Platinum Album Reestablished James Taylor's Prominent Place in the Folk-Rock Community: JT Finds Singer Alternating Between Shade and Light While Exploring Both Spectrums of Romance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWarmth, Immediacy, and Intimacy: Mobile Fidelity's Numbered-Edition 180g LP Is Sourced from the Original Analog Master Tapes and Pressed at RTI for Exceptional Sound\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1\/4\" \/ 15 IPS \/ Dolby A analog master to DSD 64 to analog console to lathe\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJames Taylor's best-selling record since 1970's hallmark Sweet Baby James, the triple-platinum JT takes its permanent place as one of the singer's most enduring albums — an affair that gorges on country, blues, and rock styles as well as incisive songwriting. As the preeminent singer-songwriter's Columbia debut, it catapulted Taylor back into the limelight and reestablished his place as the era's leading-edge folk-rock troubadour.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSourced from the original analog master tapes and pressed at RTI, Mobile Fidelity's numbered-edition 180g LP possesses a warmth, immediacy, and intimacy absent from other pressings. The singer's comforting voice, breath control, and enchanting guitar lines sound as if they pour right out of the studio control room. Similarly, the splendid array of backing instrumentation is balanced, vivid, and dynamic. Taylor should always sound this realistic, warm, and lively.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMore than any other of his records, JT features all sides of Taylor's lyrical persona. Optimistic, content material fills half of the 1977 set while Taylor reveals a darker, moodier identity on a number of songs that keep the 12-track set alternating between shade and light, shadow and sun. He turns romantic and blissful on the touching ballad \"There We Are,\" praises the power of love on \"Your Smiling Face,\" and enchants with the graceful \"Secret O'Life.\"\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn addition to channeling domestic bliss, Taylor expresses surprise and cynicism on \"Honey Don't Leave L.A.,\" delves into despair on \"Another Grey Morning,\" and invites sardonic tones on \"Bartender's Blues.\" The result is a complete picture of an extraordinary songwriter and an accurate sketch of the mixed emotions many of us feel when it comes to romance. Taylor's ability to capture deep-seated feelings and set them to lyrical and musical poetry explains why we relate to him on such a meta-level. It's also why his music, including JT, remains timeless.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTaylor doesn't do it all alone. JT benefits from an all-star support cast. Carly Simon and Linda Ronstadt supply background vocals, saxophone great David Sanborn plays the horn, Russ Kunkel mans the percussion, and arranger David Campbell oversees the strings and woodwinds. It's no wonder why many fans consider this gorgeous collection of Laurel Canyon pop-rock Taylor's finest.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhether you've never heard this record or know it inside and out, this reissue will open your ears to previously hidden details ranging from pedal-steel guitar accents to honky-tonk tonalities. Taylor's funky rhythms, too, gain in stature, as does his command of pace and tempo.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFollow us on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/darksiderecordspk\/\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Music Direct","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44232049754333,"sku":"821797135412","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/files\/James_Taylor_JamesTaylor__58487.jpg?v=1727319891"},{"product_id":"miles-davis-neferetiti-mofi-numbered-45rpm-2lp","title":"Miles Davis - Nefertiti (Mobile Fidelity Numbered 45RPM Vinyl 2LP)","description":"\u003cp\u003eFinal All-Acoustic Outing from Davis' Classic Second Quintet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMastered from the Original Master Tapes: Record's Tonal Shadings, Gradations, and Textures Come Alive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConfident 1967 Effort Steeped in Inquisitive Interplay and Subconscious Impressionism\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1\/4\" \/ 15 IPS analog master to DSD 256 to analog console to lathe\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNefertiti will always be known as the final all-acoustic record made by Miles Davis' classic second quintet. A thematic bookend to the preceding Sorcerer, the 1967 set shares much in common with its equally nuanced predecessor yet deviates by way of its focus on rhythm and exploratory soundscapes. The low-key music blooms with colorful bouquets of shadings, gradations, and overtones that on Mobile Fidelity's edition bring listeners to closer to the creative passions than ever before.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMastered from the original master tapes and pressed on 180g 45RPM vinyl at RTI, this collectible audiophile version of Nefertiti joins the ranks of eleven other essential Davis records given supreme sonic and packaging treatment by Mobile Fidelity. Afforded supreme dynamics and full-range extension, cyclical melodies resonate with a moody character and ambience normally only heard in small jazz clubs. Instrumental pitch, too, is spot-on accurate, a measuring stick for how all acoustic-based passages should be experienced.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs he does on Sorcerer, Davis again cedes all compositional duties to his all-star band mates and focuses on his trumpet. Familiar albeit slightly dissonant, rooted in hard bop yet signaling the onset of fusion, the songs are grounded in inquisitive interplay and subconscious impressionism. Nefertiti reveals fresh devices and new directions every time you visit its cerebral worlds. And while each musician is given ample room to solo, the effort stands as an example of groupthink in that no individual stands out or shows off. The groundbreaking title track—during which the horn section recurrently repeats the melody as drummer Tony Williams and bassist Ron Carter improvise, thus inverting the conventional sense of a rhythm section—shines as a textbook example of such chemistry and unity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThroughout, the players' confidence, and Davis' trust in them, stamps every piece with rare self-assurance and authoritativeness. In particular, Williams and Carter bring rhythms to the forefront as the horns hypnotize and Herbie Hancock's piano points in several different directions like a compass gone crazy. Responsible for \"Madness\" and \"Riot,\" Hancock contributes brief bursts of speed and slight aggression, but on a record on which complexity and introspection take precedent over blowing hot, the aural steam ultimately becomes opportunity for burrowing into unpredictable turns and deep grooves.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIndeed, the thrilling sense of interplay and inclination of the ensemble to keep searching, moving forward in a concerted manner to uncover then-unheard jazz discoveries, marks Nefertiti as one of Davis' quintessential efforts. For historians, it's the signpost to the pioneering fusion the leader would begin to pursue with greater commitment on the record's follow-up, Miles in the Sky. For the rest of us, the album is music and music-making at its intriguing best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow us on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/darksiderecordspk\/\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Music Direct","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44232051884253,"sku":"821797243612","price":64.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/files\/LMF436-45___08870.jpg?v=1727319888"},{"product_id":"jefferson-airplane-volunteers-mofi-numbered-180g-45rpm-2lp","title":"Jefferson Airplane - Volunteers (Mobile Fidelity Numbered 180g 45rpm Vinyl 2LP)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSeminal 1969 Album Steeped in Revolution, Vitality, Protest: The Aural Equivalent of a Demonstration March, Jefferson Airplane's Uncompromising Volunteers Rooted in Belief Music Can Change World\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMastered from the Original Master Tapes: Wider, Deeper Grooves on 180g 45RPM 2LP Set Yield Superior Transparency, Rich Nuances, and Engaging Dynamics on Set Ranked #370 on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDefiant, Assured, Cohesive Songs Filled With Driving Psychedelia, Rustic Country, and Crunchy Acid-Rock: Guest Musicians Include Jerry Garcia, Stephen Stills, and David Crosby\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1\/4\" \/ 15 IPS analog master to DSD 256 to analog console to lathe\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAwash in controversy and loaded with revolutionary protest, Jefferson Airplane's Volunteers stands as the last album made by the group's classic lineup and brings insurgent closure to the peace-and-love era. The potent 1969 record confronts war, politics, greed, and environmental ruin in head-on fashion matched by few peers. Steeped in the belief people and music could transform the world, it steers the band in community-minded and county-rock directions, and features charged playing by guest luminaries such as Jerry Garcia, Stephen Stills, David Crosby, and Nicky Hopkins. Volunteers also benefits from being one of the first 16-track recordings. And now, the historic set can be heard in the fidelity the artists and producers intended.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMastered from the original master tapes and pressed at RTI, Mobile Fidelity's 180g 45RPM 2LP set of Volunteers teems with soul-affirming energy, dynamics, immediacy, and standout textures. The wider and deeper grooves translate into finer pacing, enhanced information retrieval, and superior transparency. Soundstages stretch far and extend back, with instrumental separation giving all of the musicians their own place in the mix. As a result, subtle albeit important details – Hopkins' rollicking piano, guitarist Jorma Kaukonen's biting tones, Garcia's deft pedal-steel work – emerge in three-dimensional fashion amidst a musical canvas that manages to be both edgy and produced, raw and revealing. Jefferson Airplane has never sounded more vital.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMuch had changed in America – and within Jefferson Airplane – in just the two short years since the release of the San Francisco collective's breakthrough smash Surrealistic Pillow. The countercultural movement had darkened, government involvement in Vietnam escalated, and regard for human rights fallen. Retreating from the excessive experimentalism that graced its prior two LPs, the Airplane responded to the social circumstances with defiant, assured, and cohesive songs shot through with driving psychedelia, crunchy acid-rock, and rustic country. From start to finish, it's the aural equivalent of a demonstration march.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHaving drawn attention for the inclusion of profanities in multiple tunes, the Top 20 LP also ran up against the nonprofit Volunteers of America after the sextet wanted to title the record Volunteers of Amerika in order to express further dissatisfaction with the country. While Grace Slick and Co. gave into the charity's desires to switch the name, there's nothing compromising about Volunteers. Kaukonen's leads cut searing swaths through urgent fare like \"Eskimo Blue Day\" and anthemic \"We Can Be Together,\" which boldly speaks out against convention and in favor of chaos and anarchy.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIndeed, in organizing a pseudo summit of many of the counterculture's leading musical figures to participate on Volunteers, the Airplane treats the album as an orchestrated stance against the establishment. Stills and Crosby assist in rocking the boat on a turbulent cover of \"Wooden Ships\" lined with Slick and Marty Balin's overlapping lead vocals. Hopkins gooses the call-to-arms title track with frisky boogie-woogie lines. Garcia lends \"The Farm\" a suitable rustic vibe, and on his final appearance with the Airplane, drummer Spencer Dryden helms the pastoral sing-a-long \"A Song for All Seasons.\"\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFollow us on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/darksiderecordspk\/\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Music Direct","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44232055029981,"sku":"821797245715","price":64.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/files\/Jefferson_Airplane_Volunteers__40646.jpg?v=1727319885"},{"product_id":"miles-davis-miles-in-the-ski-mofi-numbered-45rpm-2lp","title":"Miles Davis - Miles In The Sky (Mobile Fidelity Numbered 45RPM Vinyl 2LP)","description":"\u003cp\u003e1968 Record Marks First Time Davis Uses Electric Piano, Bass, and Guitar: Second Half is Acoustic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMastered from the Original Master Tapes: Seminal Proto-Fusion Effort Explodes With Color and Vibrancy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFinal Effort With Davis' Classic Second Quintet Finds the Leader Looking to the Past and the Future\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1\/4\" \/ 15 IPS analog master to DSD 256 to analog console to lathe\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMiles in the Sky reflects the intriguing curiosities and rainbow possibilities suggested by the album cover. Miles Davis' fifth and final album with his classic second quintet is kaleidoscopic in sound, forward-looking in structure, and contextually grounded in approach. As the legendary leader's first venture into what would become fusion, it's historical for containing the premier appearances of electric piano, bass, and guitar on a Davis effort. Laden with rich textures and style-bridging elements, Mobile Fidelity's 45RPM pressing brings the aural magic into focus.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMastered from the original master tapes and pressed on 180g vinyl at RTI, this collectible audiophile version of Miles in the Sky joins other essential Davis sets given supreme sonic and packaging treatment by Mobile Fidelity. Afforded the benefits provided by the record's wider grooves, Davis' burnished trumpet resounds with utmost clarity, and the soundstage seems to extend for days. Reference-caliber separation and imaging give each musician their own space, allowing every passage to come across without any sonic limitations.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe album's wide-open soundscapes soar. As do the fluid contributions of Davis' mates. Tony Williams' percussion, central to every composition here, transpires before your eyes. Herbie Hancock's piano hovers and fades with sublime purity. And George Benson, who sits on \"Paraphernalia,\" blows the equivalent of smoke rings with his bluesy guitar, which here takes on brilliant tonality and definition. The acoustic material that occupies the second half of the record is equally transparent and full-bodied.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGranted enhanced production and a greater field of audible information, Miles in the Sky can finally be perceived as belonging to the same upper echelon as Davis' ubiquitously acclaimed Nefertiti and Filles de Kilimanjaro--the albums that precede and follow, respectively, this watershed title. Commonly branded a \"transitional\" work, Miles in the Sky showcases Davis already at ease with electric instruments and eager to venture into uncharted territories. Doubling as organized jams and bridges between jazz and rock, both the rhythmically challenging \"Stuff\" and frisky \"Paraphernalia\" glancing toward the future while keeping solid footing in the past.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSimilarly, so do \"Country Boy\" and \"Black Comedy.\" In his original review for jazz authority DownBeat, Larry Kart observes: \"Davis takes material from his earlier days and darkens its emotional tone. His opening phrase on ‘Country Boy' recalls a fragment from his \"Summertime\" solo on the Porgy and Bess album, but here it is delivered with a vehemence that rejects the poignancy of the earlier performance. Even on ‘Black Comedy,' his most straightahead solo here, the orderly pattern of the past is displaced and fragmented.\"\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFlavored with humor, bossa nova, country, and even ballroom phrases, the compositions on Miles in the Sky explode with creativity, purpose, and color. What a record.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFollow us on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/darksiderecordspk\/\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Music Direct","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44232064172253,"sku":"821797243711","price":64.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/files\/LMF437-45__33563.jpg?v=1727319877"},{"product_id":"miles-davis-kind-of-blue-mofi-numbered-180g-45rpm-2lp","title":"Miles Davis - Kind Of Blue (Mobile Fidelity Numbered 180G 45RPM Vinyl 2LP Box Set)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBest-Selling Album in Jazz History Receives the Prestigious Mobile Fidelity Treatment: Mastered from the Original Master Tapes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf There's a Stairway to Heaven, This is the Soundtrack: Epochal 1959 Record the Mt. Rushmore of Jazz Sessions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1\/4\" \/ 15 IPS \/ Dolby SR analog remix master to DSD 64 to analog console to lathe\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHow does one properly introduce an epochal record such as Miles Davis' Kind of Blue? Perhaps by unequivocally stating that it is the best-selling jazz album in history. Or by affirming that, every year, it sells tens of thousands of copies more than five decades after its original release. There's also the matter of its status as the most-referenced, and arguably, most important, jazz recording of all-time. And the Dream Team lineup of Miles Davis, Cannonball Adderley, John Coltrane, Bill Evans, Wynton Kelly, Paul Chambers, and Jimmy Cobb. Yes, Kind of Blue is utterly inimitable.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart of Mobile Fidelity's Miles Davis catalog restoration series, the landmark has been given the ultimate white-gloves treatment. Mastered from the original master tapes, and pressed on 45RPM LPs at RTI, this sumptuous box set of the often-reissued album is a must for even fans that already possess multiple versions. Such is the illuminating transparency, reference dynamics, organic warmth, and instrumental detail exposed by the thoroughly scrupulous mastering process. If there's a stairway to heaven, this is the soundtrack.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn its three-decade-plus history, Mobile Fidelity has never been prouder to have the honor of handling efforts as important as Davis' key recordings. It's why the label's engineers took every available measure to transport listeners to the March and April 1959 sessions that parlayed modal jazz into mainstream language. The blueprint for melodic improvisation and vamping, Kind of Blue simplifies tonal organization and chordal progression into an eminently beautiful, introspective tapestry stitched with swinging poetry, mellifluous soloing, compositional lyricism, transcendental harmonies, and group interplay of the highest caliber.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile no one has ever completely identified the magic behind the record's allure--the otherworldly nature is part of its inherent charm--much of the success lies with the band members. Davis intentionally handpicked these musicians to comprise this particular cast, with everyone from former foil Evans to blues maestro Kelly to percussive genius Cobb interacting and reacting with peerless skill.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn audiophile favorite from the day it was issued, Kind of Blue takes on nirvanic sonic proportions via Mobile Fidelity's reissue. The expressive warmth, imaging clarity, frequency extension, and window-on-the-world breadth afforded by this new edition places music lovers right in the studio with the sextet. Close your eyes and, no matter how many times you may have heard it before, your experience will parallel that of the players that recorded these gems. Everyone shares in the excitement of not knowing what will happen and, as the music begins to lie out in front of you, you'll feel as if you've been whisked away to a jazz holy land.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow us on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/darksiderecordspk\/\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Music Direct","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44232073511133,"sku":"821797450119","price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/files\/LMF45011.jpg?v=1727319872"},{"product_id":"little-feat-little-feat-mofi","title":"Little Feat - Little Feat (Mobile Fidelity Numbered180g Vinyl LP)","description":"\u003cp\u003eLittle Feat Little Feat on Numbered-Edition 180g LP from Mobile Fidelity \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLittle Feat's 1971 Landmark Debut Puts Southern-Fried Spin on West Coast Sound\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMastered from the Original Master Tapes, Mobile Fidelity’s 180-gram LP Opens up Dynamic Range of Historic Recording\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1\/4\" \/ 15 IPS analog master to analog console to lathe\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSeldom does a band announce its arrival with such convincing results. Led by vocalist\/guitarist Lowell George and bassist Roy Estrada, both of whom played in Frank Zappa’s Mothers of Invention, Little Feat introduced Southern-fried accents and funny personality sketches to the West Coast’s country-rock template, yielding a self-titled 1971 debut that remains singular in its aural and narrative visions of America.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJust as iconic illustrator Robert Crumb’s characters evoke weirdly sympathetic figures and optimistic hippie gurus, so too do George’s cartoonish character-driven narratives. His tales of big-rig drivers on speed (the much-covered classic “Willin’”), roadside affairs (“Truck Stop Girl”), rum-drunk seafarers (“Crazy Captain Gunboat Willie”), and wayward drifters (“Strawberry Flats”) seem to come from a dusty, long-lost comic book—or at the least, a secret history of American culture that’s a helluva lot more exciting, fun, colorful, and authentic than most anything you’ve heard before. Liberating, freewheeling, and lined with subtle streaks of dark humor, Little Feat is the musical companion to Easy Rider.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnd now, it has the widescreen sonics to match. Sourced from the original analog master tapes by Mobile Fidelity engineers, this 180-gram LP of Little Feat is more raw, bluesy, immediate, and open than any previous version. The first-ever album produced by three-time Grammy-winner Russ Titelman (Linda Ronstadt, Eric Clapton, Randy Newman), the record’s eclectic sound is the stuff of swinging saloon doors, muddy Delta rivers, and humid Bayou docks. Benefitting from a fully revealed dynamic range, the blend of dirty harmonicas, sliding guitars, and rolling pianos is guaranteed to make tubes glow and speakers sing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrack List:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSnakes on Everything\u003cbr\u003eStrawberry Flats\u003cbr\u003eTruck Stop Girl\u003cbr\u003eBrides of Jesus\u003cbr\u003eWillin’\u003cbr\u003eHamburger Midnight\u003cbr\u003eForty Four Blues\/How Many More years\u003cbr\u003eCrack in Your Door\u003cbr\u003eI’ve been the One\u003cbr\u003eTakin’ My Time\u003cbr\u003eCrazy Captain Gunboat Willie\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Music Direct","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44232076034269,"sku":"821797129916","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/files\/LMF299__51005.jpg?v=1727319869"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/collections\/mofi_2.png?v=1697608712","url":"https:\/\/shop.darksiderecords.com\/collections\/mobile-fidelity.oembed?page=5","provider":"Darkside Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}