[78-L] Fats Waller (10-CD Membran/Documents set)

[David Weiner]

The Membran 10-CD Artie Shaw set (1936-45 complete) may have just been
mostly duped from the RCA Bluebird LPs, but they ain't never been on CD, so
the set is a cheap and useful alternative. And the sound is perfectly fine
throughout.

Dave W.

-----Original Message-----
From: 78-l-bounces at klickitat.78online.com
[mailto:78-l-bounces at klickitat.78online.com] On Behalf Of David Lennick
Sent: Friday, October 17, 2008 3:22 PM
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Subject: Re: [78-L] Fats Waller (10-CD Membran/Documents set)

Martin Fenton wrote:
> David Lennick wrote:
>> I wonder if this is the same German company that puts out ten-disc sets
of just 
>> everybody, usually swiping from other CDs. I should send you my two Naxos

>> transcription reissues and you can compare..I notice that they're
recommended 
>> on the same site.
> 
> Wherever Membran swiped their masters from should keep quiet about it. 
> The Waller sets, which I bought before I knew better, are marred with 
> excessive noise reduction and a spurious stereo effect throughout. The 
> only things they have in their favour are that they are both cheap and 
> complete. (Of course it's possible that the NR and stereo spread were 
> added by Membran themselves.)
> 
> Fortunately I realised the error of my ways before disposing of my RCA 
> Black-and-White series LPs.
> 
> Mart.