Joan Baez – Diamonds & Rust (Analogue Productions) (2 x 45 RPM)

Now available on 45 RPM for better tracking, formative detail!

Joan Baez — Diamonds & Rust

180-gram 45 RPM double LP

Numbered and strictly limited to 2,000 copies

Mastered by Matthew Lutthans at The Mastering Lab from a 1/2″ flat tape copy of the original analog master tape 

Pressed at Quality Record Pressings

Tip-on old style gatefold double pocket jacket with textured stock by Stoughton Printing

“Whenever I play Matt Lutthan’s cut, I’m like seduced into the music. It’s just so pretty, so beautiful. And the 45 really has helped uh the feeling of compression that was on the second side of the original disc and some of the end of side cuts. It’s not like it’s a super long program, but this one does feel way more relaxed and immersive. Once you adjust to what’s going on with the mastering, you’re just drawn in and all those cuts that probably you ignored before because they you thought they were filler or marginal now take on new importance.” — Scott Wilson, The Pressing Matters, YouTube video

Natural tonalities, superb balances, prinstine clarity and richer sonic detail are what separate this exceptional Analogue Productions 45 RPM reissue of this Joan Baez classic from previous versions. This is dedication to preserving deserving recordings for future generations to enjoy.

Vinyl enthusiasts will find this definitive 180-gram 45 RPM audiophile reissue of Diamonds & Rust to be an essential addition to their record collections — an epic sonic journey through Baez’s most personal and refined work. Released in 1975, this album marked a pivotal moment in Baez’s career, where her powerful folk roots seamlessly blend with the lush, polished production of the era. Her voice-pure, haunting, and timeless-has never sounded richer, and on this reissue, the analog warmth of her vocals will immerse you in every note like never before.

At the heart of Diamonds & Rust is the title track, one of Baez’s most celebrated songs. It’s a nostalgic, poetic reflection on her relationship with Bob Dylan, a song that resonates with anyone who’s experienced the bittersweet sting of love and loss. On vinyl, every detail-from the intimate strumming of her guitar to the breathy quiver in her voice-comes alive with the clarity and texture that only analog recordings can deliver.

Format : Vinyl Record

2 Lp