Hard to believe it's been almost 50 years since we recorded this (May 1975) and even harder to fathom that the stereo master tapes are still in playable condition. Very curious to hear the new mastering but from what I can tell from the video, it sounds pretty good and I really appreciate Dillon's passion for bringing wacky stuff like this to a wider audience. Chad trying to say the band's name was also pretty funny and fairly typical of the reaction we got when we tried to get a label interested back in the day. Looking forward to the release.
Dillon, Kansas is home for me and I have had to opportunity to take a tour of the QRP facilities too, not guided but Chad of course. What I was impressed by, besides the pressing plant, warehouse, etc, was the people who work there. Everyone was cordial and pleasant as I came through their work areas, and very diligent to their task at hand. QRP has some quality people working there. Thanks Dillon for sharing.
My wife and I had a tour a few years ago while on a road trip to St Louis. It was such a nice time. Friendly employees, great business and great products. Highlight of the trip for me.
It's a pleasure watching you guys. This is what makes the vinyl community so enjoyable. Two of the nicest guys you'll ever meet (I haven't met them. Lol) Thanks for sharing. It'd be a real dream visiting Acoustic Sounds in Salina.
Acoustic Sounds and QRP are impressive places indeed. I wish this tour video hadn’t been so heavily edited, however. It seemed that whenever we started to see something interesting, it would cut off and the audio would go to overlaid music. I think you could have gotten three videos out of this, one each for Acoustic Sounds, QRP, and for the album reissue project. Perhaps consider putting together a longer videos for those of us who like to see the details. 🙂
DOPE, and thank you so very much, mos def on my bucket list.And such a very deep respect for Chad and what he has accomplished. And also mad respect to Dylan/Noble Rec. And all the best to the staff at the pressing plant. Big love Jah all!
Thanks for the tour of my near hometown recording facility! Who would have thunk in Salina, KS! Can you list the names of the artists featured in the back ground of this video?
Thanks for the video Dillon👍🏻Very cool that you guys shared the A/B’ing of the Yezda Urfa test pressing with the original. I think Matt is a great choice for these type albums. He does very balanced mastering. The test pressing, from what I could determine, does sound different from the original. But I didn’t sense it was dull or bass heavy or even that modern “audiophile” sound that sometimes sounds a bit too goosed. Yes it sounds weightier but I could hear pretty good definition and clarity while at the same time taming a bit of harshness. Chad is funny, he wants things to be as good as possible. I almost got the feeling he wanted to cut another test pressing lol. Thats good though to have someone who cares enough to do it right. Its all new to you I am sure but dont be afraid if a cut isnt to your liking to ask a redo and tell them why. I know, kind of a balancing act Im sure. Can’t wait for these two to come out. Im curious, if you know and can say, how did Matt say the Yezda Urfa mastertape sound? (Still fresh sounding?)
What’s the song that starts at 8:45? Heck, what are all the songs? All are great. Great video Dillon, and I appreciate your taste in music and it has influenced me to expand my musical appreciation horizons. Keep up the great work!
Hey Dylan, great video! I wonder, since you've been part of this industry for so long and seen from the collector side and shop owner side (and now the label side!), does going on a tour like this kinda break the spell a bit? Or does it make you even more interested in "records" as a whole? I would be afraid that "seeing how the sausage is made" would make them feel more like a commodity or something. Just curious, great video man!
Very cool, thank you. I’ve bought several of your releases and will be looking forward to this one as well! Love your channel, thank you for doing what you do! 🍻🍻
I was thinking the same thing lol. How if my wife and I were the last people on earth, I would have to try to convince her that we need to go to Salina Kansas lol
Impressive... but my very first UHQR record from Chad had a TON of surface noise so I had to wait around a couple of months for an exchange. So disappointed for a first UHQR. Seems like a TON of hype ? No other records in my modest collection had any of the issues of his UHQR... SMH....
Mistakes happen. They always make it right. I’ve bought every UHQR and not had a problem. They are hands down the best sounding records in my collection.
Hard to believe it's been almost 50 years since we recorded this (May 1975) and even harder to fathom that the stereo master tapes are still in playable condition. Very curious to hear the new mastering but from what I can tell from the video, it sounds pretty good and I really appreciate Dillon's passion for bringing wacky stuff like this to a wider audience. Chad trying to say the band's name was also pretty funny and fairly typical of the reaction we got when we tried to get a label interested back in the day. Looking forward to the release.
Dillon, Kansas is home for me and I have had to opportunity to take a tour of the QRP facilities too, not guided but Chad of course. What I was impressed by, besides the pressing plant, warehouse, etc, was the people who work there. Everyone was cordial and pleasant as I came through their work areas, and very diligent to their task at hand. QRP has some quality people working there. Thanks Dillon for sharing.
My wife and I had a tour a few years ago while on a road trip to St Louis. It was such a nice time. Friendly employees, great business and great products. Highlight of the trip for me.
Very cool! I like the sounds and of course Chad has a nice place. I bet it was a trip seeing that place in person! Lots of quality there.
It's a pleasure watching you guys. This is what makes the vinyl community so enjoyable. Two of the nicest guys you'll ever meet (I haven't met them. Lol) Thanks for sharing. It'd be a real dream visiting Acoustic Sounds in Salina.
Agree….would be super fun
Acoustic Sounds and QRP are impressive places indeed. I wish this tour video hadn’t been so heavily edited, however. It seemed that whenever we started to see something interesting, it would cut off and the audio would go to overlaid music. I think you could have gotten three videos out of this, one each for Acoustic Sounds, QRP, and for the album reissue project. Perhaps consider putting together a longer videos for those of us who like to see the details. 🙂
One of the greatest videos on UA-cam!! Amazing video tour!
Love it, Dillon! Thank you so much for doing this video! It was a blast to see it...hope you can do more videos outside of your home and shop again!
The tour of all tours right there!!
Thanks for this Dillon!
Tremendous...tip top magoo
DOPE, and thank you so very much, mos def on my bucket list.And such a very deep respect for Chad and what he has accomplished. And also mad respect to Dylan/Noble Rec. And all the best to the staff at the pressing plant. Big love Jah all!
Over the top, like a grand slam on opening day!
Such an interesting video and tour! Thanks for sharing.
Me volvería loco de la felicidad en un lugar como esos, excelente video, saludos desde Colombia 🇨🇴🙏👍
Great stuff, hope to see more videos like this in the future. Nobel Records in the wild!
Amazing!
Thanks for the tour of my near hometown recording facility! Who would have thunk in Salina, KS! Can you list the names of the artists featured in the back ground of this video?
Really cool to see this! Our last record was cut & pressed there!!
That was a ton of fun for me guys..🤘 thanks!
I'd love to visit there someday. Awesome video!
Been waiting for this !!!
Man! This is other level!
Great video !
I've got quite a bunch of records come out of that building. All killer. Best record production facility in the world. No question.
Chad Kassem is a legend.
Soooo many goodies!!!!
That was cool man, thanks for putting this video together.
Thanks for watching! 🙏
this was epic!
Wowwwwwww
Wow some serious stereo gear speakers mouth watering shit awesome vid Dylan !
Thanks for the video Dillon👍🏻Very cool that you guys shared the A/B’ing of the Yezda Urfa test pressing with the original. I think Matt is a great choice for these type albums. He does very balanced mastering.
The test pressing, from what I could determine, does sound different from the original. But I didn’t sense it was dull or bass heavy or even that modern “audiophile” sound that sometimes sounds a bit too goosed. Yes it sounds weightier but I could hear pretty good definition and clarity while at the same time taming a bit of harshness. Chad is funny, he wants things to be as good as possible. I almost got the feeling he wanted to cut another test pressing lol. Thats good though to have someone who cares enough to do it right. Its all new to you I am sure but dont be afraid if a cut isnt to your liking to ask a redo and tell them why. I know, kind of a balancing act Im sure. Can’t wait for these two to come out.
Im curious, if you know and can say, how did Matt say the Yezda Urfa mastertape sound? (Still fresh sounding?)
The problem for me is if I was there I'd want to look through all those records.
Crazy... I could hear the difference over my phone.
Excited for you. Now, how do we get one?
Dylan, please get the Lindwurm Frühjahr '76 reissue out soon. Thanks.
Special expletive!
What’s the song that starts at 8:45? Heck, what are all the songs? All are great. Great video Dillon, and I appreciate your taste in music and it has influenced me to expand my musical appreciation horizons. Keep up the great work!
Thanks man! All the tracks are from the album Dryewater-Southpaw, which we are pressing with them!
Hey Dylan, great video! I wonder, since you've been part of this industry for so long and seen from the collector side and shop owner side (and now the label side!), does going on a tour like this kinda break the spell a bit? Or does it make you even more interested in "records" as a whole? I would be afraid that "seeing how the sausage is made" would make them feel more like a commodity or something. Just curious, great video man!
Dude, have you checked out the band 'Youngblood Supercult' from kansas?
Their album 'High Plains' is killer...Sounds tremendous on vinyl also.
Bet this felt like a damn dream. Have you come down from the high yet?
11:00 min
How I check new vinyl records^
Imagine having to spend the lockdown in there in 2020
What is the name of the song and artist that kicks in at 1:39?
Dryewater - Trouble.
It’s a song from the album “southpaw” we are having pressed at QRP
Very cool, thank you. I’ve bought several of your releases and will be looking forward to this one as well! Love your channel, thank you for doing what you do! 🍻🍻
When I see collections like this, it makes me wonder what the hell am I doing 😂
What are you doing?
What happened to DMM?
Was anyone else worried about Dylan spilling his coffee on the equipment 😂
I try to make sure every drop goes in my mouth 🤣
That’s the place you want to live after the zombie apocalypse
I was thinking the same thing lol. How if my wife and I were the last people on earth, I would have to try to convince her that we need to go to Salina Kansas lol
Impressive... but my very first UHQR record from Chad had a TON of surface noise so I had to wait around a couple of months for an exchange. So disappointed for a first UHQR. Seems like a TON of hype ? No other records in my modest collection had any of the issues of his UHQR... SMH....
Mistakes happen. They always make it right. I’ve bought every UHQR and not had a problem. They are hands down the best sounding records in my collection.
Too bad the audio is bad 🥴
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