James Blake – Overgrown

My pressing sounds gorgeous and quiet. A great sophomore record that serves as a defining statement in achievement of his craft.

Mine has these run out markings, but again none of the limited edition numbering. Although a little surface noise now and again I just love the pressing of this record, all the sub comes through for me beautifully. And feels totally balanced across the whole sonic range. I have an LP12 with many trimmings, Krystal and Spendor A5s. This record reaches out and covers you in its honey.

This is a weird record for me. Although the music sounds really good, there's a lot of noise at the beginning of Sides A and B. After awhile, you forget it's there because the music is so good, but it's pretty distracting at first.

My copy came without lithography, neither signed or numbered. I'm assuming this record has been repressed several times by now since winning the Mercury Prize... Sound quality wise it's very good.

Comes With Original Lithography, Numbered and Hand Signed

Great buy. Overall great value for the album, has a massive yet very clear sound without the ring of digital
Side A B C are ++++ and very consistent both in terms of music and sound quality, side D is slightly different and perhaps not as "easy" to access, but yet more intriguing. if I have a minor comment perhaps the sound could have been even better with a 45rpm pressing (?). Overall excellent release.

I own the American version of this on REPUBLIC and there is a slight problem with high distorted sibilance when he's singing, especially singing loudly or in a high register. Does anyone who owns the ATLAS (UK) version of this LP notice a similar problem? I'd look into getting this version, but not if it has the same issue. Please comment if you can!

Mine arrived yesterday with a limited 'art print' (the cover printed on card) which is numbered 191/200 and signed by Mr Blake. Does this need an additional listing?