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Big Star#1 Record

Label:

Ardent Records (2) – CR00211, Craft Recordings – CR00211

Format:

Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, 180g

Country:

US

Released:

Genre:

Rock

Style:

Power Pop

Tracklist

A1Feel
Written ByBell-Chilton
Written-ByChilton*, Bell*
3:34
A2The Ballad Of El Goodo
Written ByBell-Chilton
Written-ByChilton*, Bell*
4:21
A3In The Street
Written ByBell-Chilton
Written-ByChilton*, Bell*
2:55
A4Thirteen
Written ByBell-Chilton
Written-ByChilton*, Bell*
2:34
A5Don't Lie To Me
Written ByBell-Chilton
Written-ByChilton*, Bell*
3:07
A6The India Song
Written-ByHummel*
2:20
B1When My Baby's Beside Me
Written ByBell-Chilton
Written-ByChilton*, Bell*
3:23
B2My Life Is Right
Written ByBell-Eubanks
Written-ByBell*, Eubanks*
3:08
B3Give Me Another Chance
Written ByBell-Chilton
Written-ByChilton*, Bell*
3:27
B4Try Again
Written ByBell-Chilton
Written-ByChilton*, Bell*
3:31
B5Watch The Sunrise
Written ByBell-Chilton
Written-ByChilton*, Bell*
3:45
B6ST 100/6
Written ByBell-Chilton
Written-ByChilton*, Bell*
1:01
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Companies, etc.

  • Published ByEast/Memphis Music
  • Published ByKoala Music
  • Published ByBirdees
  • Mastered AtTake Out Vinyl
  • Mastered AtRecord Technology Incorporated – 33543
  • Pressed ByMemphis Record Pressing – MRP1981
  • Distributed ByStax Records
  • Phonographic Copyright ℗Craft Recordings
  • Copyright ©Craft Recordings
  • Record CompanyConcord Music Group, Inc.

Credits

  • Artwork [Neon Structure]Ron Pekar
  • Bass Guitar, PianoAndy Hummel
  • CoverCarole Manning
  • DrumsJody Stephens
  • Executive-ProducerJohn Fry
  • GuitarAlex Chilton, Christopher Bell*
  • Lacquer Cut ByJ Powell*
  • Mastered ByJeff Powell
  • VocalsAlex Chilton, Andy Hummel, Christopher Bell*, Jody Stephens

Notes

Red, black, and white hype sticker from Craft Recordings
All-analog mastering
Comes with a plain white poly-lined inner

℗ 2019 & © 1972 Craft Recordings Made in USA.

Published By:
A1 to A5, B1, B3 to B6 -- East/Memphis BMI
A6, B2 -- Koala-Birdess ASCAP

Runout details:
Variant 1 -- Stamped vs etched state not specified
Variant 2 -- Stamped vs etched state not specified
Variant 3 -- Stamped vs etched state not specified
Variant 4 -- Stamped vs etched state not specified
Variant 5 -- Both sides are etched
Variant 6 -- Both sides are etched
Variant 7 -- Both sides are etched
Variant 8 -- Both sides are etched.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Barcode (Text): 8 88072 09651 6
  • Rights Society: ASCAP
  • Rights Society: BMI
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 1, Side A): CR00211 SIDE A MRP1981 J Powell 33543.1(3)... A5
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 1, Side B): CR00211 SIDE B MRP1981 J Powell 33543.2.(3)... B5
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 2, Side A): CR00211 SIDE A MRP1981 33543.2(3)... J POWELL
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 2, Side B): CR00211 SIDE B MRP1981 33543.1(3)... J POWELL
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 3, Side A): CR00211 SIDE A MRP1981 33543.2(3)... J POWELL A2
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 3, Side B): CR00211 SIDE B MRP1981 33543.1(3)... J POWELL B2
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 4, Side A): CR00211 SIDE A MRP1981 33543.1(3)... J POWELL A1
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 4, Side B): CR00211 SIDE B MRP1981 33543.2(3)... J POWELL B1
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 5, Side A): 3# CR00211 SIDE A MRP1981 33543.1(3)... J POWELL
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 5, Side B): 3# CR00211 SIDE B MRP1981 33543.2(3)... J POWELL
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 6, Side A): CR00211 SIDE A MRP1981 33543.1(3)... J POWELL #15
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 6, Side B): CR00211 SIDE B RE-1 MRP1981 J POWELL 36690.2.(3)... #17R
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 7, Side A): 11# CR00211 SIDE A MRP1981 33543.1(3)... J POWELL
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 7, Side B): ̶P̶R# CR00211 SIDE B RE-1 MRP1981 J POWELL 36690.2.(3)...
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 8, Side A): #17 CR00211 SIDE A MRP1981 33543.1(3)... J POWELL
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 8, Side B): #16 R CR00211 SIDE B RE-1 MRP1981 J POWELL 36690.2.(3)...

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Reviews

  • yyman23's avatar
    yyman23
    Side 2 on my copy sounds distorted. Like the speed of the turntable is not all there. It's definitely not the turntable. Had anyone had that experience?
    • patgade's avatar
      patgade
      Negative out of the way first. The record had a lot of visual contamination on opening and was so static it pulled its on inner sleeve inside out removing it, Wanted try a play without cleaning but it didn't look like a safe option. Wet vacuum clean removed all particles and fingerprints but some scuffs remained.

      On play after cleaning, it sounded amazing, 9/10 for sound. Never heard an original, but this seemed plenty bright and trebly to me. If the original had even more I'm glad they toned it down.
      • pinkfart88's avatar
        pinkfart88
        i recently visited a shop in LA that had both the twofer in stock and then about a month later got in two originals of this album and radio city. I listened through the twofer and the OG copy of radio city. they both sounded super bright and punchy. wish i had the money to buy them but alas i did not lol. Ive only ever owned the concord reissues from 2009 (non barcode versions) and honestly these sound pretty close to what i heard in that shop... main difference were they werent AS bright as the originals. Ive yet to purchase these Craft reissues but maybe soon ill pull the trigger if only to see what all the fuss is about.
        • brian2021's avatar
          brian2021
          Mine has really noisy vinyl. Sounds like a thunderstorm, and it intrudes into quiet passages of music.
          • traderjoel's avatar
            traderjoel
            Have been through 3 copies that all had non-fill distortion on B6.
            • CratefulRecords_tx's avatar
              I had to get a replacement for my first copy, as it was badly off-center, and warbled significantly. Second copy, the surface of the record has a lot of discoloration and spots on it, and the grooves are almost white under lighting. As a result there is a good bit of surface noise in those spots. I ultrasonic clean all my records, and it made no impact on those issues. Decided to just deal with it.

              My review of ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ is solely on the mastering and jacket quality. Sound is loud and dynamic, well balanced. Jeff Powell did an amazing job. Heavy cardboard jacket with a high gloss finish. If this is still in print take a risk and get it. Hopefully mine was just a bad batch issue and few other have the same problem.
              • McHomie's avatar
                McHomie
                If only every reissue could be this close to perfection. The music sounds absolutely fantastic. It's a great sounding slab of wax. Zero surface noise. Even the album jacket is heavy duty cardboard, glossy and gorgeous. One of the true gems in my vinyl collection, and highly recommended. I can't imagine anyone being less than thrilled with this if they're a Big Star fan.
                • Berzerkly's avatar
                  Berzerkly
                  I just watched the documentary about Big Star, and it led me back to this record. It’s such an incredibly great pressing. When I wanna show people how warm and delicious vinyl can sound I just put on “Thirteen” from this album. If you’re reading reviews wondering whether or not to buy this particular pressing...wait no longer! Oh, and of course it’s one of the greatest albums ever made.
                  • Psychbr's avatar
                    Psychbr
                    I don't have an original do compare but that doesn't give me amy second thoughts at all with this ALL ANALOG reissue. I can hear extremelly live sound as it should. Flawless. So happy with this quality. The only issue is that this will put down 99.9% of the other reissues.
                    • chinagates's avatar
                      chinagates
                      Overall a great reissue. I'm sure a first press beats it, but only a lucky few have an opportunity to hear that. It does sound phenomenal though. Powell did a great job, and it's analog! Mine came dirty, but after a cleaning it plays really quiet. The only real gripe I have is the abysmal label reproduction. It's hard to tell from the images, but if you're holding one you can really see the low quality. Otherwise awesome!

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