Artist
Amanda Lear
Crate Digger's Guide
- Studio Medium:
- Amanda Lear's peak recordings were primarily done on analog multi-track magnetic tape, typical of the 1970s disco era.
- Pressing Plants:
- Key records were pressed at facilities like Phonodisc and other European pressing plants of the time.
- Lacquer Cut:
- Disco tracks often feature extended bass and treble ranges, which can lead to inner-groove distortion if cut too close.
- Matrix Runout:
- Collectors often seek matrix etchings such as 'A1' or 'B1' to verify first pressings and authenticity.
Vinyl Collector Intelligence
- Grail Pressing:
- Securing an authentic 1978 first pressing on the Ariola imprint remains the ultimate pursuit for anyone hunting down Amanda Lear on wax.
- Best Reissue:
- Recent deluxe BGO Records catalog remasters successfully preserve the depth of the original Amanda Lear audio master tapes.
- Mastering & Translation:
- The dense multitrack vocal harmonies and electronic sub-bass frequencies characteristic of Amanda Lear's production demand a stable microlinear stylus to prevent high-frequency sibilance.
- Shelf Alternatives:
- Collectors tracking this era typically search out companion pressings from George Benson (CTI) alongside Donna Summer (Casablanca).
