Non-Album Tracks, 1954

Thank you to SHTV’s “Bob F” for his invaluable assistance in compiling this information.

 

April 2, 1954 - The Sea Song

Arranger/Conductor: Nelson Riddle

Original Release: Australian & Italian The Rarities - Volume One LP, 1981

Original LP Release: Australian & Italian The Rarities - Volume One, 1981

Original CD Release: The Complete Capitol Singles Collection, 1996


Releases sampled for this comparison:

•1981 Australian The Rarities - Volume One LP

•1996 Complete Capitol Singles CD

Recommended top choice:


•The Rarities - Volume One (See notes at far right)

Avoid:


•Complete Capitol Singles - Norberged (See notes at right)

NOTES


•Frankly, the Norberg is probably more pleasing in terms of tone quality “off the shelf,” but the Rarities LP is pure mono hi-fi, and can be “seasoned to taste” via EQ, as it’s a pretty clean mastering, despite the slightly strident, bass-shy tone.

SAMPLE AUDIO CLIPS


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Audio Clips

Above: 1981 Australian The Rarities - Volume One LP, mastered by Otto Ruiter (Maxicut)

Trivial comment:


The LP is a little less “trimmed up” than the CD, so there’s about a second or so of extra “stuff” before the music actually starts, including a definite intake of breath by Mr. Sinatra that is missing from the CD.  (We came upon a similar situation with the MFSL track “My Funny Valentine” from Songs for Young Lovers.)

Above: 1996 The Complete Capitol Singles Collection, mastered by Bob Norberg, courtesy “rangerjohn”

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