Ray Charles – Genius + Soul = Jazz

Very happy with this record. Sounds really great to me with the Ortofon Quinted Bronze element. I love this Acoustic Sounds Series. Pure quality! Enjoy it!

The sound quality on this public domain release is very poor. Mastered at very low volume and very murky sound.

Well... The music is great, sonics are not. Like everyone else is saying, a ton of distortion. I'm sure the distortion is on the tape but surprised they didn't go with a different title. I got this as part of a website's "just pay shipping offer" and it was worth just the shipping, but nothing more.

Distorted and distorted again, who ever did this shame on you. Unlistenable.

Not sure why anyone wouldn’t want a recent Acoustic Sounds copy over this press?

Sounds great to me. Don't hear the distortion. Great record. Really great!

Can anyone comment on the sound quality of this record please?

I feel the need to defend this pressing based on what others are saying.

Yes, it’s a hot recording and there is clipping, but that merely adds to the excitement and engagement. This is one of my favourite Acoustic Sounds records because it sounds HUGE, and it’s so much fun. And the presence is extraordinary.

Sounds great on my Rega P3 with Exact cart.

This is still worth owning IMO. The music is incredible. Ray’s organ playing is top notch. Despite the distortion it sounds great!

I love the album so much that every time I listen to it I feel like ordering another copy.