Dorothy Ashby – Afro-Harping

These scalpers are insane. Buy the newest pressing at your local record store and save money.

Someone worked very hard to get this release blocked for sale on Discogs. It's too bad. I've seen some here and there in local record stores in Berlin. It's an excellent release and of perfect quality. Do not buy the crazily-priced versions!!!!

Not a fan of bootlegs, but this is ultrarare and it sounds amazing

Usually I’m against bootlegs but this record is impossible to get. Found this one while strolling through Arnhem at a small record store. They had a bunch of under the radar Jazz, Fusion and Soul stuff. I picked it up the second I recognized the cover. The record was opened by the shop owner but never played. After listening to it for a couple of seconds per song I decided to pick it up. Mind you the record player at the store was a basic Numark with an overused Ortofon needle but it sounded good.

After getting home I slapped it on my Pioneer PL51a with AT-VM95SH and let it spin. After the first couple of second my jaw dropped. The purest and the most dynamic sounding repress I’ve heard in ages. The instrument separation is mind blowing. It sounds like they got it straight from the master tapes or a rally high quality file. The flute, drums and the harp, oh the harp. They are right in front of you, or more like all around you. There is absolutely no static or surface noise and I haven’t even cleaned it.
Bare in mind I haven’t listened to the original but this blows the most of the original represses out of the water.
If this one comes by, don’t think about. A truly amazing pressing.
The record also comes in a very nicely pressed sleeve, every letter is sharp and the colors look the same as any high quality file I could find. It even comes in a nice audiophile inner sleeve.
Never thought I would say this about a bootleg but this one is a 10/10. Take it home with you if get a chance.

Bought for €22,90 at Waaghals, Arnhem.

Keep Steady and Spinning.

-Teo

I don't think this sounds as bad as you may be led to believe! It does sound a bit hollow but not terrible.

Great album and an excellent pressing, flat, heavy, crisp and clear

Looking for an NM or M copy. PM me if you are selling. Thanks!

Can anyone compare the 2018 reissue with the pressing released in the Cadet Box set this year(2023).

I have this one and the 2006 version. This one is leaps and bounds better than the 2006 pressing. Though it wouldn’t be hard for my 4 year old to press better than the 2006 version which has basic audio distortion and should never seen the light of day I’m very happy I went on to buy this Audio Clarity version. Though an unofficial release you wouldn’t know it. Flat, quiet and sounds absolutely beautiful to the ears. It’s does Dorothy’s album justice. A fantastic piece of musical inspiration and genius. Good price too. Recommend

i have one copy for sale if anyone's interested! write more than 10 words!