Gerry Rafferty "City To City" MFSL LP

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Gerry Rafferty "City To City" Mobile Fidelity Sound Labs MFSL 1-058 Half Speed Mastered 1978
This is a copy of Gerry Rafferty "City To City" LP. This is a HALF SPEED MASTER from Mobile Fidelity Sound Labs
Back in the 80's, before CDs, most of the recordings in demand by "audiophiles" were Half Speed Masters. The attention to detail in the mastering process, the use of "virgin" vinyl as the medium (hold it up to the light and it is translucent) and elaborate packaging made these records the "state of the art" is audio reproduction. When played on a good turntable, you will hear a noticeable difference between these "audiophile" recordings and it's mass produced commercial LP counterpart. In fact, there are those who still to this day prefer the sound of the audiophile LP to the CD.
This particular LP is a Half Speed Master. During the mastering process, the"master" disc is cut at 16 rpm (half the speed of a normal 33 rpm record). Since the disc master is being cut at such a slow speed, there is more time for the needle to cut a "better" groove, containing more audio information.
This LP was purchased in the early 80's and I am the original owner. It has been played only a few times but always played on a Denon DP-45F turntable with a high end Audio Technica Cartridge (most often the AT-155LC). I would rate the quality of the vinyl as Mint Minus. The outer jacket is in very good condition, with no splits. There is some wear and tear on the top and bottom edges so I would rate it as VG+. The LP itself is housed in an anti static inner sleeve which fits into the cardboard stiffener (folded out in the photo). This stiffener is then placed inside the outer jacket. A Survey card is also included
I will ship this LP to the winning bidder in a specially designed LP mailer. I will add a cardboard stiffener on each side of the LP as added protection against damage. I recommend shipping using USPS Priority Mail and I have added that to this auction as the shipping method.
This LP contains the famous sax solo intro on "Baker Street". It is truly majestic on this LP.
Side 1 The Ark Baker Street Right Down The Line City To City Stealin' Time
Side 2 Mattie's Rag Whatever's Written In Your Heart Home And Dry Island Waiting For The Day