Remastering from shellac records

Prokofiev Violin Concerto №2 – Heifetz, 1938 – Shellac Rip

Classical, Heifetz Yasha, Kusevitsky Sergey, Prokofiev Sergey, Remastering from shellac records, Violin
Anton Stepichev


1945 re-issue, the sound is intelligible, dense but sharp in the upper middle and somewhat clamped. The violin sings even on the reissue, Heifetz is in vain reproached in coldness.

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Alexander Ivanov-Kramskoy, 1948 78RPM Rip

Bach Johann, Classical, Fabrica Zvukozapisi, Guitar, Ivanov-Kramskoy, Remastering from shellac records
Anton Stepichev


Beuatiful audiophile Lo-Fi of the 1940s! Yes, at the record Factory right after the war, there was a chic (german trophy?) equipment at 78. Switching to 33 in the early 1950s was, of course, a disaster.

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Ella Fitzgerald and her Savoy eight, 78rpm shellac rip

Decca, Fitzgerald Ella, Jazz, Remastering from shellac records, Webb Chick
Anton Stepichev

The “Savoy eight” is a Chick Web orchestra, both tracks are on the 1960 Brunswick remastering and you can compare. It remains a mystery to me why Brunswick decided to cut the bottom in Organ grinder’s swing. On the example of Brunswick remastering you can also feel the negative impact of noise and click reduction, as a result there is not enough air and the overall mood of the music is distorted. Not good.

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Ella Fitzgerald and Delta rhythm boys, 78rpm shellac rip

Decca, Fitzgerald Ella, Jazz, Remastering from shellac records
Anton Stepichev

Lo-Fi, audiophilic recording with the characteristic atmosphere of the 1930s, solid, comfortable sound. Shellac condition: cracked, pretty noised.

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