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Buddy Holly - Buddy Holly

Buddy Holly - Buddy Holly

MCA

Pop/Rock


180 Gram LP    

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Buddy Holly was originally released on Coral Records on February 20, 1958 and is quite a remarkable document for the then 21-year-old singer/songwriter from Lubbock, Texas. Originally produced by Norman Petty, this is an amazingly timeless piece of music. Backed by his band “The Crickets,” this record is proof that Holly was a true innovator in his day. He tragically died way before his time at the age of 22 in February of 1959. From the opening bars of “I’m Gonna Love You,” through “Peggy Sue,” “Ready Teddy,” “Everyday,” “Words Of Love” and others, Holly’s amazing feel and unique style come forth in his own undeniable original way. MCA did an impeccable job remastering this classic LP and a remarkable job repackaging it. Originals of this album are extremely rare and collectable and typically fetch over $100 when in mint condition.

"...The first few seconds of listening to this LP caused a shock to my system." - Michael Fremer. (Please refer to Stereophile October '95 issue, page 45 for his rave review on this LP and the others from MCA Heavy Vinyl Series.)
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Mastered by Kevin Gray.
1.   I’m Gonna Love You
2.   Peggy Sue
3.   Look At Me
4.   Listen To Me
5.   Valley Of Tears
6.   Ready Teddy
7.   Everyday
8.   Mailman, Bring Me No More Blues
9.   Words Of Love
10.   You’re So Square (Baby I Don’t Care)
11.   Rave On
12.   Little Baby
Customer Reviews (4.00 Stars) 9 person(s) rated this product.

Buddy Holly

posted on 05/18/2012
4 Stars
very good quality. sounds great!


Been There

posted on 03/07/2012
5 Stars
I recorded several sessions at the Norman Petty Studios in Clovis NM where this recording was done. Petty did an amazing job, especially for the time -- mid to late 50's -- of capturing each instrument/voice so you can pick each out of a good recording. I've heard the masters of several of these recordings and this pressing is closer than most to those. Nicely done.


Overkill

posted on 03/06/2012
3 Stars
Reviewer: eric
While MCA has reputation for cutting every corner to save a nickel, it is surprising to see them go overboard on a recording that could have easily fit one side of the record without a loss of fidelity. I am a huge Holly fan and am happy to have this. As a Holly collector, there was more music from this session that could have easily been included.


Pure nostalgia.

posted on 12/04/2008
4 Stars
Reviewer: Arturo Castaneda
Fun to listen, decent recording. Buddy Holly at his early sound.


If you're old enough: Buy It!

posted on 03/01/2007
4 Stars
Reviewer: IDOS
If you were around "when the music died" this will put a smile on your face and a longing for simpler times. Record surfaces are dead quiet, but some tape hiss reminds you when and where this recording was made.


Amazing sound for a 50 year old recording!

posted on 02/14/2007
5 Stars
Reviewer: Diego Briones
This vinyl sounds amazing. Never heard a mono recording sound better. This MCA editions are great. Hope to get more before they run out.


Thought There Were Crickets In My Room!

posted on 10/05/2005
5 Stars
Reviewer: John Bishop
The zero surface noise, thick lows and brilliant highs that come from these decades old tapes make this pressing a must for early rock and roll lovin' audiophiles. It sounds like Buddy (and a cricket or 2) is in the room! If only all pressings were of such quality.


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