Artist
DJ Ham
Crate Digger's Guide
- Studio Medium:
- Primarily utilized analog multi-track magnetic tape during the late 1990s for breakbeat and hardcore recordings.
- Pressing Plants:
- Core records were primarily pressed at notable UK facilities known for dance music, such as The Vinyl Factory.
- Lacquer Cut:
- The frequency range often includes high-energy kicks and snares, which can lead to inner-groove distortion if not cut properly.
- Matrix Runout:
- Collectors seek matrix codes like 'HAM-001' or engineer etchings indicating early pressings for authenticity.
Vinyl Collector Intelligence
- Grail Pressing:
- Dating back to 1996, the original BMG pressing stands as the definitive vinyl grail for DJ Ham collectors.
- Best Reissue:
- For an accessible alternative, the 2016 BBE Music 180g remaster of 'The New World' delivers exceptional pressing precision.
- Mastering & Translation:
- The dense multitrack vocal harmonies and electronic sub-bass frequencies characteristic of DJ Ham's production demand a stable microlinear stylus to prevent high-frequency sibilance.
- Shelf Alternatives:
- Crate companions that natively share this specific vinyl profile include The Chemical Brothers (Astralwerks) and Fatboy Slim (Skint).
