Artist
Alessi
Crate Digger's Guide
- Studio Medium:
- During their peak, Alessi primarily utilized analog multi-track magnetic tape for recording.
- Pressing Plants:
- Core records were primarily pressed at facilities like Capitol Records Pressing Plant.
- Lacquer Cut:
- Their frequency ranges typically allowed for wider inner-groove spacing, reducing distortion and enhancing playback fidelity.
- Matrix Runout:
- Look for etchings such as 'AL-1' or 'A-1/B-1' in the matrix runout to verify authentic 1st pressings.
Vinyl Collector Intelligence
- Grail Pressing:
- Securing an authentic 1977 first pressing on the Columbia imprint remains the ultimate pursuit for anyone hunting down Alessi on wax.
- Best Reissue:
- Recent deluxe Friday Music catalog remasters successfully preserve the depth of the original Alessi audio master tapes.
- Mastering & Translation:
- The sharp mid-range transient spikes and acoustic engineering in Alessi's master cuts require precise tonearm calibration to clear heavy vocal peaks without inner-groove distortion.
- Shelf Alternatives:
- Collectors tracking this era typically search out companion pressings from Bread (Elektra) alongside America (Warner Bros.).
