Using the original first generation tapes from Capitol's vaults and all-analogue systems installed at AcousTech specially for these releases, mastering engineers Kevin Gray and Steve Hoffman realize the stunning beauty of these recordings. This truly is a no-expenses-spared project, resulting in the ultimate versions of the Golden Era Nat King Cole reissues.

• Limited Edition
• 3LP 180 Gram Vinyl 45rpm
• Pressed at RTI, USA
• Cut Kevin Gray and Steve Hoffman
• Cut from the Original Analog Tapes
• Mastered at AcousTech

Analogue Productions' Blue Note and Nat "King" Cole Reissues WIN A Positive Feedback 2010 Brutus Award!

"...if you haven't picked up every one of the Blue Note and Nat King Cole reissues from Chad Kassem and company at Acoustic Sounds, you're really missing out!" - David W. Robinson, Positive Feedback

"As this series of Nat 'King' Cole LPs, pressed on two 45rpm discs, concentrates on his golden era, you know what to expect: perfect sound quality, breathtaking arrangements, tasteful material and that voice. Aaah! That voice!" Sound Quality = 95% out of 100% - Ken Kessler, HiFi News

In this felicitous blending of Nat "King" Cole's supreme talents as jazz pianist and vocalist with small combos featuring fellow jazz alumni, classic pop and jazz met in a wildly successful brew. A combination of new and familiar songs are featured, including fresh recordings of classic hits like "Route 66." Musicians include Harry "Sweets" Edison, Juan Tizol, Lee Young, Stuff Smith and Willie Smith augmenting his famous Trio. In addition to the full original album, five additional tracks and one alternate take from the original sessions are included in this release. Mellow, classy, focused and vibrant, After Midnight was a hit and an instant classic upon its release in 1956 and remains a gem to treasure today.

Using the original 3-track session tapes from Capitol's vaults and all-analogue systems including custom headstacks, 3-track preview heads, console and monitoring chain installed at AcousTech specially for these releases, mastering engineers Kevin Gray and Steve Hoffman realize the stunning wide-range potential and beauty of these recordings in this 45 RPM, 180-gram vinyl edition pressed at Quality Record Pressings.

Track Listing:

01. Just You, Just Me
02. Sweet Lorraine
03. Sometimes I'm Happy
04. Caravan
05. It's Only a Paper Moon
06. You're Looking at Me
07. Lonely One
08. Don't Let it Go to Your Head
09. I Know That You Know
10. Blame it on my Youth
11. When I Grow too Old to Dream
12. Route 66
13. Candy
14. What is There to Say?
15. I Was a Little too Lonely (and You Were a Little too Late)
16. You Can Depend on Me
17. Two Loves Have
18. Just You, Just Me (Take One)
19. It's Only A Paper Moon (Take Three)

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