Van Morrison - Astral Weeks – audiophile Hybrid Stereo SACD

Originally released in 1968, Astral Weeks is one of the most distinctive albums in Van Morrison's catalogue. Folk, jazz, soul and blues merge in free-flowing, atmospheric arrangements shaped by upright bass, flute, vibraphone and acoustic guitar. This premium Analogue Productions edition is part of the Acoustic Sounds 40 Series and presents the landmark album as a Hybrid Stereo SACD for discerning listeners and collectors.

Matthew Lutthans mastered this edition to DSD at The Mastering Lab. The source was a flat 24-bit/192 kHz digital transfer of the original master tape, with EQ subsequently performed through The Mastering Lab's analogue all-tube system.

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Key features

• Audiophile Hybrid Stereo SACD of Van Morrison's Astral Weeks
• Part of the Analogue Productions Acoustic Sounds 40 Series
• Mastered to DSD by Matthew Lutthans at The Mastering Lab
• Sourced from a flat 24-bit/192 kHz transfer of the original master tape
• EQ through The Mastering Lab's analogue all-tube system
• Hybrid SACD with standard CD layer and high-resolution SACD layer

Tracklist

1. Astral Weeks
2. Beside You
3. Sweet Thing
4. Cyprus Avenue
5. Young Lovers Do
6. Madame George
7. Ballerina
8. Slim Slow Slider

Technical specifications Van Morrison - Astral Weeks

What is a Hybrid SACD?

A Hybrid SACD contains two playback layers. Its standard CD layer can be played on a conventional CD player, while the high-resolution SACD layer is designed for an SACD-compatible player and provides the DSD presentation of the recording.

Advice and application

This Analogue Productions edition is an excellent choice for Van Morrison fans and listeners seeking a carefully mastered audiophile version of Astral Weeks. An SACD-compatible player is required to access the high-resolution DSD layer; conventional CD players reproduce the standard CD layer.