Artist
Capella Gregoriana
Crate Digger's Guide
- Studio Medium:
- Capella Gregoriana primarily utilized analog multi-track magnetic tape during their recording sessions.
- Pressing Plants:
- Core records were primarily pressed at facilities like Deutsche Grammophon and other European pressing plants.
- Lacquer Cut:
- Their recordings typically feature a wide dynamic range, which can enhance inner-groove tracking due to lower frequency emphasis.
- Matrix Runout:
- Collectors should look for etchings such as 'DG' or specific catalog numbers to verify authentic pressings.
Vinyl Collector Intelligence
- Grail Pressing:
- Dating back to 1990, the original Deutsche Grammophon pressing stands as the definitive vinyl grail for Capella Gregoriana collectors.
- Best Reissue:
- For an accessible alternative, the 2013 Deutsche Grammophon 180g remaster of 'Vespers' delivers exceptional pressing precision.
- Mastering & Translation:
- The delicate acoustic tracking and low noise-floor requirements of Capella Gregoriana's vinyl pressings shine best on a micro-dynamic cartridge setup to capture vocal transparency.
- Shelf Alternatives:
- Crate companions that natively share this specific vinyl profile include Giovanni Gabrieli (Vanguard) and Thomas Tallis (Decca).
