Sleeves are poly lined so no paper debris or dust. Can’t say mine arrived completely flat but it’s not horrible. Matrix / Runout (Runout side E): B0037310–01 LP03 A 5509274 5⃫⃥⃫5⃫⃥⃫0⃫⃥⃫9⃫⃥⃫2⃫⃥⃫3⃫⃥⃫2⃫⃥⃫ B⃥̷⃥0⃥̷⃥0⃥̷⃥3⃥̷⃥7⃥̷⃥3⃥̷⃥1⃥̷⃥0⃥̷⃥B⃥̷⃥L⃥̷⃥P⃥̷⃥0⃥̷⃥1⃥̷⃥-A (I) 1| BN89398-03 A̶⃥̶1̶⃥̶ E1 JN-H STERLING In a world of increasing disposability, cut-price bargains, and cheap imports, it’s reassuring when you find people (and organisations) that specialise in doing things properly. Getting it right. Attending to those tiresome details that others don’t have the time or inclination for. We took a look at the vinyl box set, or Norah Jones: The Vinyl Collection, to give it its full title… All discs pressed by Quality Record Pressings

Norah Jones – Come Away With Me (2022, 20th - Discogs

IMHO, AP edition offers richer sounds in every aspect. Especially the tone of Norah Jones is more lively. When the vocal goes on highligjt, it's clear that her voices just come right in front of you on AP and her voice may even reach on your hearts. it's deeper with a texture. You don’t have to be able to afford these things, or even desire them, to appreciate the work and artistry than has gone into making something as good as it can be. It will be reissued as two multi-disc deluxe editions (3CD and 4LP vinyl) that offer the following content: Lundvall loved what he heard and signed Norah as a Blue Note artist, and she began to prepare to record her debut album. “Cassandra Wilson’s New Moon Daughter had been a favorite album of mine and was a big inspiration for the kind of record I wanted to make,” Norah writes. “Since I loved the instrument choices (beautiful slide and acoustic guitars) and the production, I asked Bruce if I could meet with Craig Street, who produced it. Craig and I met a few times and got along really well. He liked the demos and said we should put those out as the record or use most of them, but I was really excited to explore a slightly different vibe, one I knew he could help me find.”Featuring – Adam Levy, Adam Rogers (2), Bill Frisell, Brian Blade, Dan Rieser, Jenny Scheinman, Jesse Harris, Kenny Wollesen, Kevin Breit, Lee Alexander, Rob Burger, Sam Yahel, Tony Scherr but it also depends on the taste. If you're a follower of KG remaster and cutting and appreciate maximum dynamics of recordings, AP is hard to beat. Processing file: [05. Norah Jones - Picture In A Frame (Alternate Mix - The Allaire Sessions).aucdtect] FILE "02. Norah Jones - I've Got to See You Again (Alternate Version – the Allaire Sessions).flac" WAVE

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Now, 20 years later, Norah decided to release the Allaire version of the album. “It’s been a bit like time traveling to some alternate universe of the album that nobody ever heard,” she says. “When I approached Craig to tell him about it, he suggested we ask Tony Maserati to ‘balance’ the recordings. This brought my vocal to the front more and I can finally hear my little 22-year-old self trying new things and fitting into the music around me just fine. Re-visiting these sessions after listening to them only once in the last 20 years has been a lovely surprise. I’m so glad to finally re-unite with Craig and get a chance to finish what we started together. I learned a lot from him, and I always think of that time upstate as a sort of dreamy fantasy, and I still get that feeling when I listen to these recordings.” Processing file: [10. Norah Jones - Turn Me On (Alternate Version – The Allaire Sessions).aucdtect] Sonic Quality is superb, perhaps slightly in favour of the vocals. The sound stage and stereo quality is superb, fantastic album.The very same youtuber mentioned it's hard to tell the difference but there are a few differences between the two. Processing file: [08. Norah Jones - What Am I To You (Alternate Version – The Allaire Sessions).aucdtect] I appriciate the tonal balance of this release, perfect. The render is dynamic and open. No worries with the vinyl, it cames with no damages, no defects, just a bit of dust. A bit of surface noise when playing silent parts. A little distortion in her voice on " Turn Me On ", but this is present on the recording. NORAH JONES ANNOUNCES RECORD STORE DAY LP “PLAYING ALONG”& UPCOMING PODCAST GUESTS INCLUDING DAVE GROHL, THE NATIONAL & MORE

Norah Jones – Come Away With Me (2022, 20th Anniversary

DR9 -0.14 dB -12.44 dB 4:12 02-I've Got To See You Again (Alternate Version – The Allaire Sessions) Processing file: [06. Norah Jones - Nightingale (Alternate Version – The Allaire Sessions).aucdtect] Processing file: [09. Norah Jones - Painter Song (Alternate Version – The Allaire Sessions).aucdtect] When it comes to the Piano sound. it's clear which has more realistic sound. AP is clear winner on this part. Like a vocal. the piano on AP has a rich and textured bass.

years ago, on February 26, 2002, a hard-to-categorize album by an unknown 22-year-old singer, songwriter, and pianist was released with modest expectations. Released by the legendary jazz label Blue Note Records, it wasn’t a jazz album, nor did it resemble anything else on the pop landscape of 2002. But Come Away With Me, the debut album by Norah Jones, would go on to charm the world and introduce one of the greatest voices of our time. The album steadily grew into a global phenomenon, reaching #1 in 20 countries, selling nearly 30 million copies, and sweeping the 2003 GRAMMY Awards with eight wins including Album of the Year, Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best New Artist. Processing file: [06. Norah Jones - Something Is Calling You (First Sessions Outtake - Tabla Version).aucdtect] The album’s blend of jazz, blues, country, folk and pop – had an enormous appeal and Come Away With Me has, to date, sold nearly 30 million copies, and has garnered multiple awards, including eight Grammys. Processing file: [02. Norah Jones - I've Got To See You Again (Alternate Version – The Allaire Sessions).aucdtect]

Norah Jones — Come Away with Me (Super Deluxe Edition) Norah Jones — Come Away with Me (Super Deluxe Edition)

The first thing to point out is that the box weighs a ton. It’s extremely heavy thanks to the 200gsm vinyl that all seven records have been pressed on ( Little Broken Hearts is 2xLP). To put that in some perspective, that’s weightier than each Beatles stereo vinyl LP (‘only’ 180gsm), and makes your average 1980’s vinyl feel like a flexi-disc. We loved the small details. Even the outer protective transparent bags that each record comes in, have little perforated edges at the top with tears off easily allowing you to remove the record easily, without having to take a pair or scissors or scapel to it (see video below). When you start listening, when Norah begins to sing " Don't Know Why ", you are instantly surprised and charmed. I think that it is unnessery to re-present the album; you will be away.....somewhere............... FILE "06. Norah Jones - Something Is Calling You (First Sessions Outtake - Tabla Version).flac" WAVE As someone else mentioned, I also prefer how intimate the RSD live at Allaire Studios sound but either way I’m very pleased with this one.Norah Jones’ 2002 debut album Come Away With Me is to be reissued for its 20th anniversary, in April. What we are talking about here is quality, with a capital ‘Q’ – examples that come to mind might include the cut of a Saville Row suit, the brilliance of a Tiffany diamond, or the craftsmanship of the burr walnut dash and hand-stitched leather trim in a Bentley motor car. Processing file: [12. Norah Jones - One Flight Down (Alternate Version – The Allaire Sessions).aucdtect] anniversary edition sounds great. especially considering the price. As one youtuber described it is more "analytical" and at the same time it is more relaxed. I've never been a fan of Norah Jones. Just a few months ago, I reluctantly obtained AP edition of this album. Before re-selling, I played the album and found SQ amazing. So kept it under my wings.