Rolling Stones/NC,USA 1972 Upgrade

The Rolling Stones' Charlotte in 1972... is one of the best sound quality audiences in the United States that year. It was recorded on one side of the Contraband analog "REHEARSAL SESSIONS '72 TOUR" and was released as the first audience recording release "BACK TO 1972" (although the pitch was very high) even in the CD era, when the LP TSP version of "WELCOME TO NEW YORK" and "Philaspe" were popular. It has been a sound source with a long history of sound quality. After that, the VGP label finally achieved a quality improvement appropriate for the CD era with "DRIPPIN' HONEY" (although it sounds hard now), and DAC's "GOIN' BACK TO THE ROOTS" has been considered the definitive version. However, the main sound source is not only close to the sound image, but also has a rich spread and mild sound quality, which was very rare in 1972, and its big appeal was the stereo recording. On the other hand, perhaps because Taper, who is not used to stereo recording, was in high spirits during the live performance, or perhaps simply because Americans are restless (lol), the stereo sound image tends to fluctuate slightly. The DAC version probably didn't like that, so they recorded it by moving the left and right stereos to alleviate this condition. However, it is ironic that such processing sacrificed the unique stereo feeling that this sound source had. Originally, that rich stereo feeling was the charm, and the sound fluctuation was not at the level of stress when listening to it. Rather, it is true that the more maniacs you are, the more you listen to the DAC version while feeling a sense of incongruity, thinking, "Huh? Was Charlotte like this?" So this time, under the supervision of "GRAF ZEPPELIN", we will re-examine this excellent audience representing America in 1972 from scratch. Of course, the same is true this time, with the recording starting from "Bitch", which is a chronic problem of this sound source, and the beginning of "Midnight Rambler" not being recorded due to the timing of the tape change. This can't be helped. However, this time, without modifying the stereo sound image like the DAC version, by utilizing the state as it is, the rich and wide stereo feeling has finally been revived. On the contrary, the condition of the tape itself is clearly better than DAC or VGP. It is already clear just by listening to "Bitch", which has an unsettled sound quality at the beginning of recording. Not only that rich stereo feeling, but also the mild clarity suitable for this stereo sound quality has been beautifully revived. "This is it! This is the sound of Charlotte" I can't help but smile when I hear it. Such an excellent stereo audience conveys the Stones in top form. After all, it was wonderful because it was after the video recording in Fort Worth. Taylor's phrases, combined with the listening comfort of "Love In Vain" on this day, which has been well-received since the analog era, are truly enchanting. On the other hand, the great thing about this sound source is that it captures the unwavering cutting splendor unique to Keith of this era in the audience recording in 1972. Needless to say, Mick is also running through the high tension, but in this recording, it is easy to be captivated by Taylor and Keith's guitar work. And about the Norfolk performance the day before, "GOIN' BACK TO ROOTS", which was also beautifully released on CD by "GRAF ZEPPELIN" from the contraband analog, is still a best-seller, and the release of the definitive version was eagerly awaited the next day in Charlotte. The mild and clear stereo feeling that is so attractive is finally back! Please listen carefully and enjoy such an exquisite audience. It's been a long time since the Charlotte performance was released alone. Since it was released on CD on a Scorpio POW record from the early days of CD in the '90s, the sound quality is very good, and it is also a rare stereo recording for this period. The cut-ins of Brown Sugar Uncollected, Bitch, and Rambler are the same as those already released, so there is nothing you can do about it. The sound source has the characteristic that the positioning of the performance changes frequently, and the DAC version, which has been cited as the best of this day in recent years, dislikes this, and seems to have mixed the sound image itself somewhat toward the center, and the band balance has been processed to give the impression of being quite well-balanced. However, as a result of this, the stereo separation of the original sound source seems to be somewhat spoiled, but this version does not dare to tamper with the characteristic vivid sound image positioning, and prioritizes the on-site stereo feeling on the original tape. The performance itself is very close, and you can experience a thick, dense sound with a good balance from low to high frequencies. Charlotte Coliseum, Charlotte, NC, USA 6th July 1972 TRULY PERFECT SOUND UPGRADE!!! (68:13) 1. Bitch 2. Rocks Off 3. Gimme Shelter 4. Happy 5. Tumbling Dice 6. Love In Vain 7. Sweet Virginia 8. You Can't Always Get What You Want 9. All Down The Line 10. Midnight Rambler 11. Band Introductions 12. Bye Bye Johnny 13. Rip This Joint 14. Jumping Jack Flash 15. Street Fighting Man