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Old 3rd May 2018, 9:39 am   #34
Brigham
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Default Re: Big Band records - plummy sound

The bands deliberately played louder for broadcasting, and, I suspect, for recording.
The best material to start from, if you are looking to make transfers to more modern formats, is vinyl pressings from 78rpm masters.
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