Ray Charles<\/strong> is the landmark 1957 debut album from one of the most influential figures in rhythm & blues, soul and popular music. Originally released by Atlantic Records<\/strong>, the album brings together early recordings that helped establish Charles\u2019 unmistakable fusion of gospel, blues, jazz and R&B.<\/p>\n This audiophile edition is part of the Analogue Productions Atlantic 75 Series<\/strong> and presents the original mono<\/strong> recording across two 180 g vinyl records at 45 RPM<\/strong>. The album was mastered directly from the original master tape by Bernie Grundman<\/strong> and pressed at Quality Record Pressings (QRP)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The 45 RPM format gives the music additional groove space, allowing greater dynamics, clarity and transient detail. Combined with the original mono presentation, this edition delivers a focused, powerful and highly natural rendering of classics including Hallelujah I Love Her So<\/strong>, Ain\u2019t That Love<\/strong>, Drown in My Own Tears<\/strong>, Mess Around<\/strong> and I Got a Woman<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The records are housed in a high-quality Stoughton Printing tip-on gatefold sleeve<\/strong> with film lamination, matching the premium presentation of the Atlantic 75 Series.<\/p>\n Artist: Ray Charles<\/strong> For listeners seeking an audiophile edition of early Ray Charles, this Analogue Productions release combines the original mono mix with premium mastering, 45 RPM cutting and high-quality vinyl pressing.<\/p>\n
\nAlbum: Ray Charles<\/strong>
\nEdition: Mono, Atlantic 75 Series<\/strong>
\nLabel: Analogue Productions \/ Atlantic<\/strong>
\nFormat: 2LP, 180 g vinyl, 45 RPM<\/strong>
\nRelease Date: 19 January 2024<\/strong>
\nCatalog Number: AAPA 007-45<\/strong>
\nEAN: 0753088750779<\/strong><\/p>\nListen on TIDAL<\/h3>\n