Would you be willing to pay $60 for a 45 RPM 180-gram iconic reissue? How about $4,560 USD for the entire series?
Audiophiles love to kvetch and moan about the price of audiophile pressings but there are no shortage of buyers and this new collection from Chad Kassem and Acoustic Sounds is likely to be rather popular.
Having gone through the list already, there are at least 10 titles that created enough interest to bite but don’t expect to get any of the pressings numbered between 1 and 500 unless you are willing to commit to the entire 75 albums.
The “75 for 75” Series
In honor of the 75th Anniversary of Atlantic Records, Acoustic Sounds has announced the “75 for 75” series. This is not just a product but an experience — a curated collection of 75 premium titles from the historic Atlantic Records’ vault.
Each title is a testimony to the golden era of music, capturing the essence of some of the greatest artists ever known.
What makes the Analogue Productions (Atlantic Series) special?
- Limited and Numbered: This subscription set ensures exclusivity, preserving the sanctity of this unique collection.
- 180-gram 45 RPM double LPs: Each title is meticulously curated and pressed, offering a premium listening experience.
- Expert Remastering: The series is blessed with the craftsmanship of renowned mastering engineers, including legends like Bernie Grundman, Ryan K. Smith, Kevin Gray, Chris Bellman, and Matthew Lutthans at Blue Heaven Studios.
- Top-Notch Pressing: Every record is pressed at Quality Record Pressings and RTI, ensuring unparalleled quality.
- Artistic Packaging: The albums come in tip-on old style gatefold double pocket jackets with film lamination, marrying aesthetics with durability.
About The “75 for 75” Series
Starting later this year, Analogue Productions and Acoustic Sounds will release two Atlantic LP titles per month. This grand series will span over three years, summing up to 75 iconic records.
While each double LP title will retail for $60, there will be a special edition comprising four LPs for $120. The series includes timeless artists like Genesis, Ray Charles, Stone Temple Pilots, Otis Redding, Foreigner, Crosby Stills & Nash, and many more.
You have an opportunity to reserve the same numbered-edition, Quality Record Pressings copy of each title.
The first 2,000 pressings of each title will be numbered editions and pressed at Quality Record Pressings. Beyond the first 2,000 pressings of each title, non-numbered copies will be available and will be pressed at either Quality Record Pressings or RTI.
If there are any limited-numbered pressings that are not reserved, these will be sold on a first-come, first-serve basis. However, if you purchase one of these copies, you will not be guaranteed the same serial number on a different title. Series subscribers within the continental United States will enjoy free shipping. All other customers will be charged shipping when each record ships.
How to Order?
For those collectors who cherish continuity, Acoustic Sounds is offering the chance to guarantee the same series number for each QRP pressing.
However, this requires prepayment for the entire collection.
Please contact subscriptions@acousticsounds.com to reserve your copies. Given the exclusivity of this series, they request only those with a genuine interest to reach out.
For enthusiasts of different formats, non-numbered Super Audio CD editions of these reissues will also be available. SACD titles will retail at $35, with a special double edition at $50.
Analogue Productions and Acoustic Sounds says they are deeply honored to be a part of this monumental reissue series. They promise to deliver records of unmatched quality, staying true to the legacy of Atlantic Records. Why not dive in and relish the musical excellence of an era gone by?
Numbered Pressings
There are three sale options for this subscription series.
Option 1: Receive a guaranteed number between 1-100 with the following details:
- Guaranteed series number of 1-100 for the entire set
- Free shipping for each title as they ship monthly.
- Payment will need to be completed upfront and all sales are final. (one time payment)
- Cost is $4,560 (plus tax where applicable)
Option 2: Receive a guaranteed number between 101-250 with the following details.
- Guaranteed series number of 101-250 for the entire set
- Free shipping for each title as they ship monthly.
- 5% discount off the retail price
- Payment will need to be completed upfront and all sales are final (one time payment)
- Cost is $4,332 (plus tax where applicable)
Option 3: Receive a guaranteed number between 251-500 with the following details.
- Guaranteed series number of 251-500 for the entire set
- Free shipping for each title as they ship.
- Recurring payments each month that will be collected before the albums for the month are sent.
For more information: acousticsounds.com
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Josh
October 16, 2023 at 9:18 pm
Analogue Productions listed the albums included in its Atlantic 75 project at acoustic sounds. The reissue campaign isn’t worth the buzz. The list does not include Led Z or Aretha. Those are two of the iconic recording artists in Atlantic history. Instead Chad offers several albums from Led imitation Bad Company. In lieu of all of those, the company could just release the band’s 10 from 6 greatest hits as part of the series. Same with the Foreigner best-of “Records” compilation instead of the several Foreigner releases in the series. This strategy will cost customers who want just the hits to spend hundreds more than necessary to get them. No Led but plenty of BC and Foreigner is the worst of both worlds.
Chad and his company did the same with their Doors series. They released all the Doors albums(with Mr. Mojo) but not the band’s best-of set, which again made a hard decision for customers on a budget.
Ian White
October 16, 2023 at 10:36 pm
Josh,
I agree and the prices are ridiculous.
IW