Artist
Elton John, Tim Rice, Hans Zimmer
Crate Digger's Guide
- Studio Medium:
- Their peak recordings were primarily done using analog multi-track magnetic tape and early digital consoles.
- Pressing Plants:
- Core records were often pressed at facilities like Capitol Records and Columbia Records.
- Lacquer Cut:
- Their sound features a wide frequency range, which can complicate inner-groove tracking due to dynamic shifts.
- Matrix Runout:
- Collectors seek matrix runout codes such as 'A1' or 'B1' for authentic 1st pressings.
Vinyl Collector Intelligence
- Grail Pressing:
- Securing an authentic 1994 first pressing on the Mercury imprint remains the ultimate pursuit for anyone hunting down Elton John, Tim Rice, Hans Zimmer on wax.
- Best Reissue:
- Recent deluxe Universal Music catalog remasters successfully preserve the depth of the original Elton John, Tim Rice, Hans Zimmer audio master tapes.
- Mastering & Translation:
- The dense multitrack vocal harmonies and electronic sub-bass frequencies characteristic of Elton John, Tim Rice, Hans Zimmer's production demand a stable microlinear stylus to prevent high-frequency sibilance.
- Shelf Alternatives:
- Collectors tracking this era typically search out companion pressings from Raffi (Shout! Factory) alongside The Wiggles (ABC Music).
