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Herb Alpert and the TJB early UK releases

Discussion in 'The Beat of The Brass: Herb Alpert/Tijuana Brass' started by akbg, May 5, 2011.

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  1. KentTeffeteller Member

    That Japanese London Comp makes me wipe off drool from my keyboard. Beautiful record and interesting history. Bet it also sounds superb and is a quiet pressing. My day was already made finding my Herb Alpert Holy Grail.
    KentTeffeteller, Jan 30, 2012
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  2. Rudy Spinning The Wheels Of Steel

    I am afraid this one is rather trashed--it was in a $1 bin. Whoever owned it previously probably never put it back in the jacket...it's that bad. For $1, I couldn't beat it as a keepsake though. :D
    Rudy, Jan 31, 2012
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  3. Harry Administrator

    Your post intrigued me, Paul, particularly the fact that "Mexican Drummer Man" was included on this album. So I went the eBay route, found what looked like a decent copy for just a couple of bucks. Shipping added some to the order, but I was curious enough to bite the bullet.

    The SOUNDS TIJUANA album arrived sometime yesterday, and until this morning, I hadn't had a chance to play it. Being most curious about "Mexican Drummer Man" on album vinyl, I played that track first. While the vinyl is indeed quiet, the track was still lacking something in the sonics department. It's got a pinched sound, almost like it was compressed even farther than the single. The 45 sounds more rounded, better bass, but still, this album is a nifty way to acquire this semi-rare track.

    And you're right, the mono mixes of the singles are present on this album. Quite a nice addition to the collection.

    Now, the next question is about the SOUNDS OF TIJUANA stereo version. Is there an actual stereo version of "Mexican Drummer Man" present on THAT album? I can't find a full track listing anywhere.

    Harry
    Harry, Feb 1, 2012
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