Bargain CDs 1998-1999, The Penguin Guide to: Second Edition (Reference)
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ISBN: 0140514090 / Publisher: Puffin, January 1999
Evaluates mid-priced and bargain digital and analog compact disc recordings
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The guide assesses the huge and growing range of mid-priced, bargain and super-bargain CDs, including the Doubles, Duos, Twofers (in each case two CDs for the price of one). Among them is a wide selection of modern digital recordings of high quality - many of them preferable to any full-priced alternatives - plus outstanding analogue recordings from the vintage LP era and notable CD transfers of key recordings from 78-r.p.m. records. Cassettes are also available for some of the major bargain labels. The guide also evaluates interpretations and performances, and considers both the quality of the recorded sound and value for money in terms of playing time.
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