Money, Eddie - Self-Titled - Hot Stamper (Quiet Vinyl)

The average copy is way too compressed, which kills the top end (by making the cymbals aggressive) and the vocals too midrangy. When you’ve got a copy of Eddie Money’s debut that’s doing what it’s supposed to do, you know pretty quickly. The highs are sweet and extended, the vocals are present, but without any spit or strain, and there is solid bass and low end propelling everything forward. Eddie Money has only made one good record in our opinion -- this one. Fortunately, it’s a great one and we don’t have to play any of his others. This guy had so much promise, based solely on his debut here. He lost his brilliant guitarist and arranger, Jimmy Lyon, soon after this first album was made, and that may account for his slide into mediocrity. But this record is outstanding from first note to last. If at the end of the second track -- a cover of "You Really Got A Hold On Me" -- you are not rockin’ out, then Eddie Money is just not for you. I love this album and I played it countless times