Artist
Milli Vanilli
Crate Digger's Guide
- Studio Medium:
- Milli Vanilli's peak recordings utilized analog multi-track magnetic tape technology.
- Pressing Plants:
- Core records were primarily pressed at CBS Records and Allied Record Company.
- Lacquer Cut:
- Their tracks feature dynamic frequency ranges that can lead to inner-groove distortion if not properly cut.
- Matrix Runout:
- Collectors seek matrix codes like '1-12345-A' and '1-12345-B' for authentic 1st pressings.
Vinyl Collector Intelligence
- Grail Pressing:
- Securing an authentic 1988 first pressing on the Arista imprint remains the ultimate pursuit for anyone hunting down Milli Vanilli on wax.
- Best Reissue:
- Recent deluxe BGO Records catalog remasters successfully preserve the depth of the original Milli Vanilli audio master tapes.
- Mastering & Translation:
- The dense multitrack vocal harmonies and electronic sub-bass frequencies characteristic of Milli Vanilli's production demand a stable microlinear stylus to prevent high-frequency sibilance.
- Shelf Alternatives:
- Collectors tracking this era typically search out companion pressings from Pet Shop Boys (Parlophone) alongside Depeche Mode (Mute).
