A good pressing of Dennis Brown Visions ?

[buzzlulu]

Just received a copy of Dennis Brown Visions on the Joe Gibbs label - Jamaican pressing.
Were there any good UK or US pressings of this LP? (better vinyl!)

Thanks
Gregg

[chapmanra]

Yes, Shanachie released in the '80's I believe.

[Vlad.]

Indeed; Finally got a copy; Nice alternative cover as well; D Brown smoking a joint that turns into the following word:...visions.....hard to find nowadays....

[jordandance]

Easy in Canada. Sealed original copies all over the place.

[Ziggi]

Blue moon also released Visions on quality vinyl.

[benjamin]

i just bought the joe gibbs one I think the sound is good isn't it ? and i particularly like the cover.
bless

[jahadambom]

There is even a most recent re-issue from Uk on the Crazy Joe/ Joe Gibbs UK label...excellent thick and clean Uk repress.

[buzzlulu]

As mentioned above the copy I have (Joe Gibbs sealed from Ernie B) is "loud, clear with a wide dynamic range" however the actual vinyl does not seem to be the best quality so there is some "snap crackle and pop".

PS played on a HIGH end turntable so it is the vinyl quality which is the problem and not the deck

Thanks
Gregg

[buzzlulu]

"Those wanting to get the best out of their vinyl do need the best deck, cartridge and phono stage they can afford. It all makes so much difference. A really good stylus, one capable of digging deep into the groove, will reveal much more of the detail that is hidden in that groove - even Jamaican grooves"

Leggo

So true! Not wanting to sound elitist however thats why I use a LP12!

Gregg

[buzzlulu]

Leggo

You have to give the Linn credit. It is the only turntable introduced in 1973 - still manufactured today - and still considered the reference point for all others.

If you want to look at other decks have a listen to Rega's lineup. Their entry turntables are killer - I am sure they will knock the socks off of your Sony (and they cost the same price).

Gregg