Description: Artist: Norah JonesTitle: Come Away With Me Side B2Label: Classic Records/Blue Note RecordsLP Condition: SealedJacket Condition: Sealed45 RPMClassic Records Audiophile Pressing200g SV-P Vinyl/Clarity 200gSide B21. Nightingale2. The Long Day is Over3. The Nearness of YouThis auction is for a STILL SEALED, NUMBERED (3 of 3 MH) 45rpm CLARITY/ BLACK Comparison Package of Side B2 of the Classic Records 200gram reissue of Norah Jones' "Come Away With Me". This pressing has special significance and collectability because it comes from the Michael Hobson ARCHIVES. This is a truly one of a kind collectible of one of the most valuable and highly sought after Classic Records pressings.Original jacket is included as a bonus. Jacket in mint condition.From the start of Classic Records in 1994, Michael Hobson, insisted on having as complete a "personal archive" as possible, of all varieties and issues of Classic Records' various releases (180g, 200g, Blue Vinyl, etc) as a reference of what had been done. This Archive was one of the few things Acoustic Sounds did not acquire as part of the deal to buy Classic in 2010 albeit Chad Kassem has pursued Hobson to buy it ever since. Still intact, in its entirety (with only a few holes) sits the Archive which will be offered exclusively on this shop by special arrangement with Michael Hobson.Each piece has an official Classic Records “MH" Archive Sticker on it and is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity hand signed by Michael Hobson personally to assure authenticity and enhance the collectibility over time. Generally, only 5 numbered “MH archive" copies, most often from the first stamper, were added to the Hobson archive. In the case of popular titles, there are various versions because of the use of different plants (RTI, Bill Smith, Classic Pressing Plant) which offers the possibility to have comparisons of various machines the copies were made on - all of which sound different because of various vibrations from the different machines that are "pressed" into the vinyl. Yes, according to Hobson, you can hear the difference is machines among the various Test Pressings and production pressings for that matter. Further, the Classic Records folklore is that Hobson, insisted on the “best copies” from the “sweet spot” of the pressing run for his personal archive of 5 numbered copies of each release! It is reported that Hobson personally selected the copies of the records that went into his archive by listening to 1st stamper pressings to determine when the “stamper” was in the “sweet spot” and pressing the best sounding records during the run. Further, these records have not been moved from Hobson’s own climate controlled air-conditioned storage for all these years. This is not only a unique opportunity to own a piece of Classic Record's history but also the chance to have some of the best production pressings of Classic's various issues over time. Ridiculously collectible and likely a better investment than the stock market! Good luck!
Price: 399.99 USD
Location: Vacaville, California
End Time: 2024-08-07T22:53:53.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Artist: Norah Jones
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Catalog Number: JP5004-45
Style: 2000s, Contemporary Jazz
Duration: LP
Record Grading: Mint (M)
Material: Vinyl
Instrument: Recorder
Speed: 45 RPM
Format: Record
Type: LP
Features: 180-220 gram, Sealed
Record Label: Classic Records
Color: Black, Clear
Fidelity Level: High-Fidelity
Language: English
Edition: Collector's Edition, Limited Edition, Promo
Genre: Jazz
Number of Audio Channels: Stereo
Release Title: Come Away With Me
Sleeve Grading: Mint (M)