Artist
Fila Brazillia
Crate Digger's Guide
- Studio Medium:
- Fila Brazillia primarily utilized analog multi-track magnetic tape during their peak recording era in the 1990s.
- Pressing Plants:
- Core records were primarily pressed at facilities like the UK-based Optimal Media.
- Lacquer Cut:
- Their frequency ranges often include deep bass and complex mid-range, which can lead to inner-groove distortion if not cut properly.
- Matrix Runout:
- Collectors should look for etchings like 'FBXXXX' in the runout grooves for authentic first pressings.
Vinyl Collector Intelligence
- Grail Pressing:
- Dating back to 1994, the original Pork Recordings pressing stands as the definitive vinyl grail for Fila Brazillia collectors.
- Best Reissue:
- For an accessible alternative, the 2012 Pork Recordings 180g remaster of 'Old Codes New Chaos' delivers exceptional pressing precision.
- Mastering & Translation:
- The dense multitrack vocal harmonies and electronic sub-bass frequencies characteristic of Fila Brazillia'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 Orb (Big Life) and Autechre (Warp).
