Sound Comparison Bill Evans Undercurrent Toshiba LBJ series, King Record GXC and SR series Revealed!

ByTakashi
Welcome back to JBJ Jazz Lab!

Actually, it has been a long time since I did the last sound comparison, right? The sound comparison this time, I think, is QUITE INTERESTING! I wanted to do this for a long time you know...
Bill Evans Undercurrent, Toshiba LBJ series, King Record GXC series and the same King Record SR series
Toshiba EMI LBJ version was manufactured in the mid 80's. King Record GXC version was manufactured in the mid 70's and King Record SR version was manufactured in 1970.
I tell you, the sound is really different from each other.

Just listen to the audio samples above and let me know your thought!

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  1. I really love your new site and the passion you have for Jazz and records. The sound comparisons are always fun and the information you provide on the different Japanese pressings is always helpful to know. Thank You for doing the site.

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