Arthur Verocai – Arthur Verocai

How does this compare to the later reissues? Sheer curiosity! I own this Kindred Spirits issue and I think it sounds absolutely fucking awesome, albeit a bit tight and “dark” soundstage-wise, but I always attributed that to the original recording quality etc. What an amazing work of art!

It might be handy to note that this release has the full picture cover as well as from the photos this is not obvious - but was happy to find that its a fully fledged repress.

The whole album is Simply Beautiful, I could listen to O'Mapa on replay ALL DAY LONG! I close my eyes and conjur memories of my Visits to Copa Cabana and Ipanema.
A música é tão linda!

Technically, what does "half speed" mastering means? I always thought that, on tapes, the faster the tape speeds, the better the sound quality.

This 2016 pressing sounds absolutely phenomenal! I would certainly recommend this one over the more recent Half Speed Master reissues.

Just picked this up and my side B is edge warped and has a knick in it so bad that it skips. Really disappointed in this as the rest of it sounds amazing. Not sure the shop I bought it at will have another copy of this either. Too bad. I’ve emailed Mr bongo to see what they can do for me, will update here if I hear back.

Label says Mono Compatible Stereo (stereo compativel mono), and tbh I think it sounds way better in mono.

Brought a copy in 2023, at my local store, , apparently from Mr Bongo reissue. What a great pressing, great string & horns arrangements as always with Verocai, powerful record. Very accessible in price.

Mr Bongo does it again. Quieter of playback than the coloured ones ive got but that might just be me and mine. The sound is quite superb. This label has not disappointed me once!!

This is how reissues should be done. No extraneous shit. Just straight up replica and good, honest pressing. This is how you help eradicate scalpers on the secondhand market.