Artist
B.J. Thomas
Crate Digger's Guide
- Studio Medium:
- B.J. Thomas primarily recorded on analog multi-track magnetic tape during the late 1960s and 1970s.
- Pressing Plants:
- Core records were often pressed at Columbia Records Pressing Plant and RCA Victor.
- Lacquer Cut:
- His recordings typically feature a wide frequency range, enhancing clarity but may cause inner-groove distortion if not cut properly.
- Matrix Runout:
- Collectors should look for matrix codes such as 'ZTS' or 'S' followed by numbers to verify authentic 1st pressings.
Vinyl Collector Intelligence
- Grail Pressing:
- Securing an authentic 1968 first pressing on the Scepter Records imprint remains the ultimate pursuit for anyone hunting down B.J. Thomas on wax.
- Best Reissue:
- Recent deluxe Craft Recordings catalog remasters successfully preserve the depth of the original B.J. Thomas audio master tapes.
- Mastering & Translation:
- The dense multitrack vocal harmonies and electronic sub-bass frequencies characteristic of B.J. Thomas's production demand a stable microlinear stylus to prevent high-frequency sibilance.
- Shelf Alternatives:
- Collectors tracking this era typically search out companion pressings from Bobby Goldsboro (United Artists) alongside Glen Campbell (Capitol).
