Willie Nelson – Stardust

Best pressing of Stardust I've come across. Stunning presentation. BG is a master of master. Classic Records re-issue. Listening to this is as close to Willie sitting in your room as you can get. Highly recommended.

Over the years I’ve not stopped to listen to Willie Nelson. Since buying a record player (2023) I’ve found I’m really enjoying his music. I now have about 4 records of his. As a lover of the harmonica I did know that Mickey Raphael played harp for Willie. He’s such an accomplished player.

Favourite track: Georgia. It reminds me of my Dad. He liked Ray Charles’ version.

Top 5 Willie album and this pressing sounds fantastic. So we’ll produced and mastered.

Fantastic pressing. Amazing clarity on this one. Managed to pick up a mint copy at a thrift store. I also have the half-speed master, which has a bit more bass than this, but this is still an excellent version of this album.

Great pressing! I have an OG copy and the AP 45RPM. This is in between those two pressings with the 45RPM being the standout. However, I’m reaching for this one when I want a casual listen with little flipping. The 45RPM is for the nights that I want to dedicate an hour to the experience. Great pressing of Willie at his finest.

This is definitely an audiophile pressing. My pressing is pretty much dead quiet. Willie's voice is fairly well-focused, but I wouldn't call it a really sharp focus; but, Willie's voice does seem "right there" in front of you. I can hear the other instruments as if they are a Tone Poet album. It's exremely well-recorded and mastered.

Overall, excellent.

Cartridge: AT VMN50SH

Without question, his finest effort by a long mile. Get a quality copy, as it contains many quiet moments.

Received the LP today directly from MOFI and I must say the sound quality is excellent, the LP however is not 180 grams but significantly less, how much less I don't know, but I am satisfied, does sound a bit better than my 1984 Japan-made CD (35-DP120), but not extremely much better, I don't have any other comparison material.

Nice full sound, super low noise floor and beautiful soundstage separation. What really stands out to me on this one is how present the guitar and vocals are - almost haunting. Even if you aren't a fan of Willie, this is one of those albums that show how great vinyl can sound. I predict this one will go up in value quickly so get it while you can!

Agree with the others. They did a very nice job with this - sounds great, and very little surface noise. I have a near mint, 1985 pressing, and this is much better.