Artist
Katie Price, Peter Andre
Crate Digger's Guide
- Studio Medium:
- Their recordings primarily utilized early digital consoles and analog multi-track magnetic tape during the late 1990s and early 2000s.
- Pressing Plants:
- Core records were primarily pressed at facilities like Optimal Media and The Vinyl Factory.
- Lacquer Cut:
- The frequency ranges used in their ballads can lead to inner-groove distortion if cut too close, impacting playback fidelity.
- Matrix Runout:
- Collectors should look for matrix codes like 'A1' or 'B1' in the runout to identify authentic first pressings.
Vinyl Collector Intelligence
- Grail Pressing:
- Dating back to 2004, the original Momentum Records pressing stands as the definitive vinyl grail for Katie Price, Peter Andre collectors.
- Best Reissue:
- For an accessible alternative, the 2010 Universal Music 180g remaster of 'A Whole New World' delivers exceptional pressing precision.
- Mastering & Translation:
- The dense multitrack vocal harmonies and electronic sub-bass frequencies characteristic of Katie Price, Peter Andre's production demand a stable microlinear stylus to prevent high-frequency sibilance.
- Shelf Alternatives:
- Crate companions that natively share this specific vinyl profile include Craig David (Wildstar Records) and Mica Paris (Elektra Records).
