Artist
Modern Talking
Crate Digger's Guide
- Studio Medium:
- Modern Talking primarily used analog multi-track magnetic tape during their peak recording eras in the 1980s.
- Pressing Plants:
- Core records were often pressed at the Teldec pressing plant in Germany.
- Lacquer Cut:
- Their tracks feature prominent bass frequencies, which can lead to inner-groove distortion if not cut properly.
- Matrix Runout:
- Collectors seek matrix codes such as 'DMM' or 'A1/B1' for authentic 1st pressings.
Vinyl Collector Intelligence
- Grail Pressing:
- Dating back to 1985, the original Hansa pressing stands as the definitive vinyl grail for Modern Talking collectors.
- Best Reissue:
- For an accessible alternative, the 2010 BMG 180g remaster of 'The 1st Album' delivers exceptional pressing precision.
- Mastering & Translation:
- The dense multitrack vocal harmonies and electronic sub-bass frequencies characteristic of Modern Talking's production demand a stable microlinear stylus to prevent high-frequency sibilance.
- Shelf Alternatives:
- Crate companions that natively share this specific vinyl profile include Sandra (Virgin) and Bad Boys Blue (Coconut).
