Artist
Tony Martin (3)
Crate Digger's Guide
- Studio Medium:
- Tony Martin's peak recordings utilized analog multi-track magnetic tape during the late 1980s and early 1990s.
- Pressing Plants:
- Core records were primarily pressed at facilities like RCA and Columbia Records.
- Lacquer Cut:
- His vocal range often required careful groove spacing to prevent distortion, affecting inner-groove tracking.
- Matrix Runout:
- Collectors should look for etched codes like 'A1' or 'B1' indicating first pressings.
Vinyl Collector Intelligence
- Grail Pressing:
- Dating back to 1993, the original RCA pressing stands as the definitive vinyl grail for Tony Martin (3) collectors.
- Best Reissue:
- For an accessible alternative, the 2018 BGO Records 180g remaster of 'Ready for the Good Times' delivers exceptional pressing precision.
- Mastering & Translation:
- The dense multitrack vocal harmonies and electronic sub-bass frequencies characteristic of Tony Martin (3)'s production demand a stable microlinear stylus to prevent high-frequency sibilance.
- Shelf Alternatives:
- Crate companions that natively share this specific vinyl profile include Rick Astley (RCA) and Johnny Hates Jazz (Virgin).
