Artist
East Coast
Crate Digger's Guide
- Studio Medium:
- Primarily recorded using analog multi-track magnetic tape during the 1970s.
- Pressing Plants:
- Core records were primarily pressed at facilities like RCA and Columbia.
- Lacquer Cut:
- Their frequency ranges enhance bass response, which can lead to inner-groove distortion if not managed properly.
- Matrix Runout:
- Collectors should look for etchings including 'P' or 'PR' to verify original pressings.
Vinyl Collector Intelligence
- Grail Pressing:
- Dating back to 1976, the original East Coast Records pressing stands as the definitive vinyl grail for East Coast collectors.
- Best Reissue:
- For an accessible alternative, the 2015 Funky Delicacies 180g remaster of 'East Coast' delivers exceptional pressing precision.
- Mastering & Translation:
- The sharp mid-range transient spikes and acoustic engineering in East Coast's master cuts require precise tonearm calibration to clear heavy vocal peaks without inner-groove distortion.
- Shelf Alternatives:
- Crate companions that natively share this specific vinyl profile include The Isley Brothers (T-Neck) and Sly and the Family Stone (Epic).
