Artist
Robin Thicke, T.I., Pharrell Williams
Crate Digger's Guide
- Studio Medium:
- Early digital audio workstations were used for recording during their peak, with a focus on digital mixing and production techniques.
- Pressing Plants:
- Primary records were often pressed at plants like United Record Pressing and Rainbo Records, known for quality vinyl production.
- Lacquer Cut:
- Their tracks often feature deep bass and crisp highs, impacting groove spacing and inner-groove distortion during playback.
- Matrix Runout:
- Look for etchings like 'A' or 'B' followed by initials of the mastering engineer in the runout grooves for authenticity.
Vinyl Collector Intelligence
- Grail Pressing:
- Dating back to 2013, the original Star Trak pressing stands as the definitive vinyl grail for Robin Thicke, T.I., Pharrell Williams collectors.
- Best Reissue:
- For an accessible alternative, the 2021 Legacy Recordings 180g remaster of 'Blurred Lines' delivers exceptional pressing precision.
- Mastering & Translation:
- The dense multitrack vocal harmonies and electronic sub-bass frequencies characteristic of Robin Thicke, T.I., Pharrell Williams's production demand a stable microlinear stylus to prevent high-frequency sibilance.
- Shelf Alternatives:
- Crate companions that natively share this specific vinyl profile include Daft Punk (Virgin) and Calvin Harris (Columbia).
