Yusef Lateef – Eastern Sounds

Usual defects in the latest RTI pressings: visible pressing defects and audible pops in the same places. They no longer do quality control and Acoustic Sounds thinks only of business by releasing even my grandmother's records. Bad

Not sure why no one has mentioned this yet, but the obi indicates that KG cut the lacquers, yet, the signature in the run-out clearly indicates that they were cut by Matthew Lutthans at Cohearant Audio. **Edit: one of the replies to a review does mention this

A total classic and in my opinion a jazz grail that should be in every collection. Certainly a cornerstone piece and the Van Gelder mastered mono vinyl on this dark blue label pressing with silver trident at right sounds downright terrific. Better than any repressing I’ve heard and noticeably so.

Sounds "good" but I'm A/B'ing it against the 2018 OJC pressing and sadly the new pressing is sounding pretty caged in, quiet, and giving less life to the recordings. The older OJC is big, loud and in your face and less processed; analog processing sure but it sounds like KG used too many toys on the new one and forgot to compare the final master to the old OJC masters. It's a shame because I absolutely love the look and feel of the jacket and might keep it as a shelf piece.. but then again I won't really be playing it...

Marantz 2270, Technics 1200mk2, Rega RB600
Tonearm, PS Audio Stellar Phono Preamp, Monitor Audio MA1800 Golds

This is a wonderful pressing, fantastic easy listening jazz. I have a few of these craft original jazz classic releases, and although a bit pricey, they have been well worth the money.
Clean, quiet, good soundstage and detail. A+

Amazing great music and sound. Well done OJC. Pressing quality wise I am experiencing a decline in the recent releases. The Sunday Village Vanguards seem for me to be the top quality peak. Therefore only 4 stars for this release due to some unusual distortions and pops despite thorough ultrasonic cleaning. Untypical for RTI but I am getting again somewhat tired of increasing returns for exchange.

Great pressing, very present and clear. The quartet sounds fantastic.

Goodness gracious this is lovely. There was some slight noise throughout but after a clean, a couple of plays, and the realization that it was recorded in 1961 (it sounds ahead of its time), I’m very pleased with the price of ission. It’s a damn fine jazz album.

This pressing is pure bliss! Massive soundstage and tremendous clarity. A must have

An absolutely fantastic pressing- beautiful music presented on dead quiet vinyl. Highest of recommendations.