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Old 27th Jan 2023, 11:56 am   #41
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Yes, I have a copy of it. It is Henry Hall.
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Old 27th Jan 2023, 12:59 pm   #42
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Hello,

I've recently done a little bit of work with Vinyl, and here are the LP's I used for testing/listening etc.

All early or first pressings - except for Dusty and DSOTM.

Artiste, LP/Single, Track

Elton John, Madman Across the Water, Tiny Dancer
Joan Armatrading, 12” Single, Willow
Queen, The Works, I Want To break Free
Public Service Broadcasting, 12” Single, Spitfire
Joan Armatrading, Whatever’s for Us, City Girl
Robin Trower, Bridge of Sighs, Day of the Eagle
Humble Pie, Rocking the Fillmore, I Don’t Need No Doctor
Pat Travers, Rock 'N' Roll Susie, Making Magic
Dusty Springfield, Breakfast in Bed, Dusty in Memphis (4 Men with Beards pressing)
Primal Scream, 12” Single, Loaded
Stevie Wonder, Higher Ground, Innervisions

As mentioned eariler there is the Stalwart of.... Floyd, DSOTM. I have used the 2003 30th Anniversary pressing.

Terry.
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Old 27th Jan 2023, 1:44 pm   #43
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Oops!

Triping errot...

Pat Travers, Making Magic, Rock 'N' Roll Susie
Dusty Springfield, Dusty in Memphis, Breakfast in Bed (4 Men with Beards pressing)
Stevie Wonder, Innervisions, Higher Ground

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Hello,

I've recently done a little bit of work with Vinyl, and here are the LP's I used for testing/listening etc.

All early or first pressings - except for Dusty and DSOTM.

Artiste, LP/Single, Track

Elton John, Madman Across the Water, Tiny Dancer
Joan Armatrading, 12” Single, Willow
Queen, The Works, I Want To break Free
Public Service Broadcasting, 12” Single, Spitfire
Joan Armatrading, Whatever’s for Us, City Girl
Robin Trower, Bridge of Sighs, Day of the Eagle
Humble Pie, Rocking the Fillmore, I Don’t Need No Doctor
Pat Travers, Rock 'N' Roll Susie, Making Magic
Dusty Springfield, Breakfast in Bed, Dusty in Memphis (4 Men with Beards pressing)
Primal Scream, 12” Single, Loaded
Stevie Wonder, Higher Ground, Innervisions

As mentioned eariler there is the Stalwart of.... Floyd, DSOTM. I have used the 2003 30th Anniversary pressing.

Terry.
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Old 27th Jan 2023, 11:53 pm   #44
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When I was "roadie-ing" for a mobile disco in the late 80's/ early 90's our test was "Fade to Grey" by Visage. A good test for speakers!
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Old 28th Jan 2023, 10:52 am   #45
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Another great test album is the self titled Edgar Broughton Band album with the “Meat” cover. Evening Over Rooftops is a particularly good test track.
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Old 28th Jan 2023, 2:37 pm   #46
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Dark Side Of The Moon (Pink Floyd)
Brothers In Arms (Dire Straits)

And single track I use for speaker tests is I Wish I Was A Punk Rocker (Sandi Thomm)
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Old 29th Jan 2023, 12:46 am   #47
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The first five minutes of Part One, Mike Oldfield Tubular Bells.
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Old 29th Jan 2023, 11:09 am   #48
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Oops!

Triping errot...

Pat Travers, Making Magic, Rock 'N' Roll Susie
Dusty Springfield, Dusty in Memphis, Breakfast in Bed (4 Men with Beards pressing)
Stevie Wonder, Innervisions, Higher Ground

Terry

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Hello,

I've recently done a little bit of work with Vinyl, and here are the LP's I used for testing/listening etc.

All early or first pressings - except for Dusty and DSOTM.

Artiste, LP/Single, Track

Elton John, Madman Across the Water, Tiny Dancer
Joan Armatrading, 12” Single, Willow
Queen, The Works, I Want To break Free
Public Service Broadcasting, 12” Single, Spitfire
Joan Armatrading, Whatever’s for Us, City Girl
Robin Trower, Bridge of Sighs, Day of the Eagle
Humble Pie, Rocking the Fillmore, I Don’t Need No Doctor
Pat Travers, Rock 'N' Roll Susie, Making Magic
Dusty Springfield, Breakfast in Bed, Dusty in Memphis (4 Men with Beards pressing)
Primal Scream, 12” Single, Loaded
Stevie Wonder, Higher Ground, Innervisions

As mentioned eariler there is the Stalwart of.... Floyd, DSOTM. I have used the 2003 30th Anniversary pressing.

Terry.
Excellent choices. Re:- Humble Pie 30 days in the hole from Smokin is another good test track.
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