Artist
Laufey (2)
Crate Digger's Guide
- Studio Medium:
- Laufey's peak recordings utilized analog multi-track magnetic tape, common in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
- Pressing Plants:
- Core records were primarily pressed at facilities like Record Industry and MPO.
- Lacquer Cut:
- Her recordings often feature rich mid-range frequencies, which can affect inner-groove tracking by causing distortion if not cut properly.
- Matrix Runout:
- Collectors should look for etchings such as 'Laufey 001' or 'First Press' in the matrix runout for authenticity.
Vinyl Collector Intelligence
- Grail Pressing:
- Dating back to 2022, the original Laufey Music pressing stands as the definitive vinyl grail for Laufey (2) collectors.
- Best Reissue:
- For an accessible alternative, the 2023 Laufey Music 180g remaster of 'Everything I Know About Love' delivers exceptional pressing precision.
- Mastering & Translation:
- The dense multitrack vocal harmonies and electronic sub-bass frequencies characteristic of Laufey (2)'s production demand a stable microlinear stylus to prevent high-frequency sibilance.
- Shelf Alternatives:
- Crate companions that natively share this specific vinyl profile include Ólafur Arnalds (Mercury KX) and Nils Frahm (Erased Tapes).
