Artist
Alan Braxe
Crate Digger's Guide
- Studio Medium:
- Alan Braxe utilized analog multi-track magnetic tape during his peak recording era in the late 1990s to early 2000s.
- Pressing Plants:
- Core records were primarily pressed at plants like MPO in France and other European facilities.
- Lacquer Cut:
- His tracks often feature deep bass frequencies which can affect inner-groove tracking, especially at higher volumes.
- Matrix Runout:
- Collectors should look for etchings such as 'AB' or 'Braxe' in the matrix runout to verify authentic 1st pressings.
Vinyl Collector Intelligence
- Grail Pressing:
- Dating back to 1999, the original Roulé pressing stands as the definitive vinyl grail for Alan Braxe collectors.
- Best Reissue:
- For an accessible alternative, the 2018 Roulé 180g remaster of 'The Upper Cuts' delivers exceptional pressing precision.
- Mastering & Translation:
- The dense multitrack vocal harmonies and electronic sub-bass frequencies characteristic of Alan Braxe's production demand a stable microlinear stylus to prevent high-frequency sibilance.
- Shelf Alternatives:
- Crate companions that natively share this specific vinyl profile include Daft Punk (Virgin) and Cassius (Pias).
