Artist
4th Measure Men
Crate Digger's Guide
- Studio Medium:
- Their peak recordings utilized analog multi-track magnetic tape during the 1990s.
- Pressing Plants:
- Core records were primarily pressed at plants like MPO and Record Industry.
- Lacquer Cut:
- The deep bass frequencies can lead to inner-groove distortion if not managed, requiring careful EQ adjustments.
- Matrix Runout:
- Collectors should look for etchings like '4MM' and specific catalog numbers for authentic first pressings.
Vinyl Collector Intelligence
- Grail Pressing:
- Dating back to 1994, the original Strictly Rhythm pressing stands as the definitive vinyl grail for 4th Measure Men collectors.
- Best Reissue:
- For an accessible alternative, the 2018 Strictly Rhythm 180g remaster of 'I Feel for You' delivers exceptional pressing precision.
- Mastering & Translation:
- The dense multitrack vocal harmonies and electronic sub-bass frequencies characteristic of 4th Measure Men's production demand a stable microlinear stylus to prevent high-frequency sibilance.
- Shelf Alternatives:
- Crate companions that natively share this specific vinyl profile include Armand Van Helden (Strictly Rhythm) and Masters at Work (MAW Records).
