Artist
Alisha
Crate Digger's Guide
- Studio Medium:
- Alisha's peak recording era utilized early digital consoles and analog multi-track magnetic tape for a warm sound.
- Pressing Plants:
- Core records were primarily pressed at facilities like Rainbo Records and RTI.
- Lacquer Cut:
- Her tracks often feature deep bass and crisp highs, which can cause inner-groove distortion if cut too close to the center.
- Matrix Runout:
- Collectors seek etchings like 'ALISHA-001' or similar codes to confirm authentic 1st pressings.
Vinyl Collector Intelligence
- Grail Pressing:
- Securing an authentic 1985 first pressing on the Vanguard imprint remains the ultimate pursuit for anyone hunting down Alisha on wax.
- Best Reissue:
- Recent deluxe BGO Records catalog remasters successfully preserve the depth of the original Alisha audio master tapes.
- Mastering & Translation:
- The dense multitrack vocal harmonies and electronic sub-bass frequencies characteristic of Alisha's production demand a stable microlinear stylus to prevent high-frequency sibilance.
- Shelf Alternatives:
- Collectors tracking this era typically search out companion pressings from Madonna (Sire) alongside Cyndi Lauper (Portrait).
