Artist
Brian McKnight
Crate Digger's Guide
- Studio Medium:
- Brian McKnight primarily recorded on analog multi-track magnetic tape during the 1990s and early 2000s.
- Pressing Plants:
- Core records were primarily pressed at plants like RCA Records Pressing and Sony DADC.
- Lacquer Cut:
- His music features a wide frequency range, which can complicate inner-groove tracking due to bass frequencies requiring careful placement.
- Matrix Runout:
- Collectors seek matrix runout codes like 'SRC' or 'DMM' for authentic 1st pressings.
Vinyl Collector Intelligence
- Grail Pressing:
- Dating back to 1997, the original Motown pressing stands as the definitive vinyl grail for Brian McKnight collectors.
- Best Reissue:
- For an accessible alternative, the 2017 Motown 180g remaster of 'Anytime' delivers exceptional pressing precision.
- Mastering & Translation:
- The dense multitrack vocal harmonies and electronic sub-bass frequencies characteristic of Brian McKnight's production demand a stable microlinear stylus to prevent high-frequency sibilance.
- Shelf Alternatives:
- Crate companions that natively share this specific vinyl profile include D'Angelo (EMI) and Maxwell (Columbia).
