A great example of why vinyl is the medium of choice for so many music lovers. The sound literally jumps out at you, and dare I say that this record "out-Spectors" many of the "real" Spector productions. As usual, another quality post from you, Anthony. Thanks much for this one!
@reichardtaj Thank you! I've kept quiet since someone (not you!) took umbrage on a very quiet, simple comment I made on a personal aversion to Michael Landon (and not his record which was quite good!). Please, attack me on musical views, not some throw-away comment on a pseudo-religious actor with a daughter who wins Emmys for some of the worst acting I've ever seen in 50+ years of TV watching (not to mention her caterwauling disguised as singing). This is a great place to enjoy and learn!!!
@JangleRadio365 There were three different mixes issued for 'Dream Baby'. The 1964 West Coast 45 single pressing is the superior, busting out of the grooves sound that I've uploaded here. East Coast pressings of the 1964 Cherilyn single were issued with the less explosive mono LP mix. The 1966 re-release of 'Dream Baby' repeated the same format for West and East Coast pressings. The third mix was the 1965 stereo LP version which is slowed down and stripped completely of the 'Wall of Sound'.
@reichardtaj Thanks for that info. That stereo mix is horrible. I'm not a fan of any Gold Star stereo mixes during the mid 60's when they were 3-4 track. I'll be on the lookout for a vinyl "golden series" copy.
I wonder if the west coast 45 was mastered at Gold Star like most of Spector's records were?
@JangleRadio365 The mastering was no doubt done at Gold Star with the deep groove, styrene, West Coast pressing done at Monarch Record Pressing on West Jefferson Boulevard in Los Angeles.
@JangleRadio365 The mono version of 'Dream Baby' included on later CD compilations utilized the mono LP version with the toned down sound. So in order to experience 'Dream Baby' in it's explosive, 'Wall of Sound' glory, you have to locate original 1964 and 1966 West Coast 45 pressings. (The 1967 Imperial 'Oldies' re-issue was pressed with the superior mix as well).
I have this on a pristine, minty 45 that has never been played... I love this song ! Sonny does Phil ;) This is beautiful...
JimmyBoi2 2 weeks ago
That is Cher, of sonny and Cher, cause we have it, and ours says Cher, also, we have this on an lp too, I think. Thank you.
teendude16 2 months ago
Oh WOW - Oh WOW - this is AMAZING......, and yes, I'd venture it is more "Spector" then Spector........ THANKS MUCHO for posting this gem!
MarkinDC 3 months ago
A great example of why vinyl is the medium of choice for so many music lovers. The sound literally jumps out at you, and dare I say that this record "out-Spectors" many of the "real" Spector productions. As usual, another quality post from you, Anthony. Thanks much for this one!
oldiesrnow 4 months ago
I think I heard this once before, on a bootleg lp of Spector sound a-likes many, many years ago.
lesgore54 4 months ago
Finally, the original mix - thank you!
lesgore54 4 months ago
@lesgore54 Nice to see your comments again!
reichardtaj 4 months ago
@reichardtaj Thank you! I've kept quiet since someone (not you!) took umbrage on a very quiet, simple comment I made on a personal aversion to Michael Landon (and not his record which was quite good!). Please, attack me on musical views, not some throw-away comment on a pseudo-religious actor with a daughter who wins Emmys for some of the worst acting I've ever seen in 50+ years of TV watching (not to mention her caterwauling disguised as singing). This is a great place to enjoy and learn!!!
lesgore54 4 months ago 2
@lesgore54 Ha-ha! Well said!
reichardtaj 4 months ago
Wow, that original 45 just jumps out of the speakers. Sounds MUCH better than the wimpy stereo LP mix or even the mono mix on CD.
JangleRadio365 5 months ago
@JangleRadio365 There were three different mixes issued for 'Dream Baby'. The 1964 West Coast 45 single pressing is the superior, busting out of the grooves sound that I've uploaded here. East Coast pressings of the 1964 Cherilyn single were issued with the less explosive mono LP mix. The 1966 re-release of 'Dream Baby' repeated the same format for West and East Coast pressings. The third mix was the 1965 stereo LP version which is slowed down and stripped completely of the 'Wall of Sound'.
reichardtaj 5 months ago
@reichardtaj Thanks for that info. That stereo mix is horrible. I'm not a fan of any Gold Star stereo mixes during the mid 60's when they were 3-4 track. I'll be on the lookout for a vinyl "golden series" copy.
I wonder if the west coast 45 was mastered at Gold Star like most of Spector's records were?
JangleRadio365 5 months ago
@JangleRadio365 The mastering was no doubt done at Gold Star with the deep groove, styrene, West Coast pressing done at Monarch Record Pressing on West Jefferson Boulevard in Los Angeles.
reichardtaj 5 months ago
@JangleRadio365 The mono version of 'Dream Baby' included on later CD compilations utilized the mono LP version with the toned down sound. So in order to experience 'Dream Baby' in it's explosive, 'Wall of Sound' glory, you have to locate original 1964 and 1966 West Coast 45 pressings. (The 1967 Imperial 'Oldies' re-issue was pressed with the superior mix as well).
reichardtaj 5 months ago