We played several copies of this album, and while it’s no demo disc by any means, this copy was far and away the best sounding of the group. We can’t quite bring ourselves to call it a Hot Stamper.
Technically of course it is — it’s a pressing that’s superior to all the others we’ve played — but as the recording itself has some serious shortcomings we’ll just call it a Pretty Good Stamper. (more…)
Reviews and Commentaries for Linda Ronstadt
Hey Tom,
I have been reading your website for the last few months, and I have become totally inspired to find great LPs… I finally decided to dip my toe into the Hot Stampers and bought a copy of Heart Like a Wheel… everything that you say is true!! I was amazed when I found an old original that was barely listenable (to compare)!
I am a convert. What you are doing is not just selling great records, but teaching the LP buying community the secrets to great LP listening.
Joel S.