Artist
Diahann Carroll
Crate Digger's Guide
- Studio Medium:
- Primarily recorded on analog multi-track magnetic tape during the 1960s and 1970s.
- Pressing Plants:
- Records were commonly pressed at major plants like RCA and Columbia Records.
- Lacquer Cut:
- Her vocal range and dynamics can lead to inner-groove distortion if not mastered properly, impacting playback quality.
- Matrix Runout:
- Collectors seek matrix runouts with 'A' or 'B' designations and initials of notable engineers for authenticity.
Vinyl Collector Intelligence
- Grail Pressing:
- Securing an authentic 1956 first pressing on the RCA Victor imprint remains the ultimate pursuit for anyone hunting down Diahann Carroll on wax.
- Best Reissue:
- Recent deluxe Verve catalog remasters successfully preserve the depth of the original Diahann Carroll audio master tapes.
- Mastering & Translation:
- The dense multitrack vocal harmonies and electronic sub-bass frequencies characteristic of Diahann Carroll's production demand a stable microlinear stylus to prevent high-frequency sibilance.
- Shelf Alternatives:
- Collectors tracking this era typically search out companion pressings from Nina Simone (Colpix) alongside Sarah Vaughan (Mercury).
