Sara K - Closer Than They Appear on 180g One-Step vinyl

Originally released in 1992, Closer Than They Appear launched the international career of singer-songwriter Sara K. Her unmistakable voice and four-string acoustic guitar sit at the heart of a refined blend of jazz and folk. Under the musical direction of second guitarist Bruce Dunlap, the ensemble creates an intuitive dialogue that moves from quiet serenity to powerful emotion. Chesky’s minimalist one-microphone recording set-up gives the music vivid, intimate and convincingly natural space.

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Why this One-Step edition is special

With the One-Step pressing process, the final stamper is created directly from the lacquer. The conventional father and mother stages are removed, reducing the number of mechanical transfers applied to the groove information. This approach helps preserve fine detail, dynamics and spatial information. Part of the Chesky Original Masters series, this reissue is pressed on 180g vinyl and plays at 33⅓ rpm.

Key features

• Audiophile One-Step pressing on 180g vinyl
• Part of the Chesky Original Masters series
• Eleven tracks divided across two sides
• An intimate blend of jazz, folk and singer-songwriter music
• Live acoustic recording with minimalist microphone placement
• Featuring Bruce Dunlap on second guitar, Billy Drewes on saxophone, David Finck on double bass and Bill Moersch on hammered dulcimer

Track listing

Side A

1. Miles Away
2. Trust Somebody
3. Hidden From View
4. Make Believe
5. What's A Little More Rain
6. If You Close That Door

Side B

1. Jasmine
2. Wanna Spend More Time
3. Tecolote Eyes
4. Steam Rises
5. Like A Rolling Stone

Technical specifications Sara K - Closer Than They Appear

Playback and care advice

Play this LP at 33⅓ rpm and check that the cartridge is correctly aligned and the stylus is clean before the first listening session. Handle the record only by its edges and label, and store it vertically in an antistatic inner sleeve. The natural recording is particularly rewarding on systems capable of resolving vocal tone, acoustic space and subtle dynamic changes.