Artist
Michael Bolton
Crate Digger's Guide
- Studio Medium:
- Michael Bolton's peak recording era primarily used analog multi-track magnetic tape.
- Pressing Plants:
- Core records were primarily pressed at facilities like RCA and Columbia Records.
- Lacquer Cut:
- His vocal range influences inner-groove tracking, requiring precise cutting to avoid distortion in high frequencies.
- Matrix Runout:
- Collectors should look for etchings such as 'P-XXXX' or 'A-1/B-1' in the runout for authenticity.
Vinyl Collector Intelligence
- Grail Pressing:
- Dating back to 1991, the original Columbia pressing stands as the definitive vinyl grail for Michael Bolton collectors.
- Best Reissue:
- For an accessible alternative, the 2018 Music On Vinyl 180g remaster of 'Time, Love and Tenderness' delivers exceptional pressing precision.
- Mastering & Translation:
- The dense multitrack vocal harmonies and electronic sub-bass frequencies characteristic of Michael Bolton's production demand a stable microlinear stylus to prevent high-frequency sibilance.
- Shelf Alternatives:
- Crate companions that natively share this specific vinyl profile include Joe Cocker (A&M) and Bonnie Raitt (Warner Bros.).
