Artist
Poison Ruïn
Crate Digger's Guide
- Studio Medium:
- Poison Ruïn primarily used analog multi-track magnetic tape during their recording sessions in the late 20th century.
- Pressing Plants:
- Core records were primarily pressed at facilities like RTI and MPO, known for high-quality vinyl production.
- Lacquer Cut:
- Their music features a wide frequency range, which can lead to inner-groove distortion if not cut properly, impacting low-end response.
- Matrix Runout:
- Collectors should look for etchings such as 'PR001' or 'A/B' codes in the runout grooves to confirm authentic 1st pressings.
Vinyl Collector Intelligence
- Grail Pressing:
- Securing an authentic 2020 first pressing on the Poison Ruïn imprint remains the ultimate pursuit for anyone hunting down Poison Ruïn on wax.
- Best Reissue:
- Recent deluxe Sacred Bones catalog remasters successfully preserve the depth of the original Poison Ruïn audio master tapes.
- Mastering & Translation:
- The dense multitrack vocal harmonies and electronic sub-bass frequencies characteristic of Poison Ruïn's production demand a stable microlinear stylus to prevent high-frequency sibilance.
- Shelf Alternatives:
- Collectors tracking this era typically search out companion pressings from The Soft Moon (Captured Tracks) alongside Salem (Ivy League).
