SHEFFIELD LAB TLP-35 Michael Ruff, Speaking In Melodies, Pre Production Press LP

$

225

Factory SEALED 1st of 10 pre test pressings I had the privilege in obtaining as Sheffield Lab's President & CEO. Now retired and downsizing, I am offering a sealed test pressing. The release of the final LP is now long out of print! These 3 LP's have always been stored upright in a temperature controlled room and non-smoking house.

It includes an extended session of I Will Find You There -  an extra 3:40 minutes not available on the CD. All Carefully recorded by George Massenburg and mastered as well as lathe-cut by Doug Sax and his team of Geniuses! Don't miss your chance at getting this truly ONE-OF-A-KIND COLLECTOR’S copy!

All 3 LPs in their white jackets individually sealed with stamped pressing dates. If you are a collector, this is an extremely rare product with a very modern and instrumentally accurate sounding stage. It's lyrics are moving, timeless and meaningful. An extremely well produced and arranged recording by Clair Marlo and assisted by Pat Coil. Two of Sheffield's most celebrated artists and producers.

Michael Ruff is a Grammy nominated producer and songwriter, BMI Award winner, Multiple Award winner and Nominee, Cable Ace Award winner. Musical Director for major artists and tours.

Michael Ruff - Writing, Production, Touring and Recording credits include:

India Arie, Bonnie Raitt, David Sanborn, Lionel Richie, Chaka Kan, Andrae Crouch, BeBe Winans, The Winans, Natalie Cole, Arif Mardin, Al Schmidt, George Massenberg, Martin Terefe, Kenny Loggins, Randy Brecker, The Jacksons, Harvey Mason, Jonathan Butler, Jon Gibson, Stevie Nicks, Bill Schnee, Ed Cherney, Mike Shipley, Huey Lewis and the News, The Doobie Bros., Rickie Lee Jones, Kal David, Crystal Lewis, Carl Anderson, Arnold McCuller, Brenda Russell, Larry John McNally, Jose Feliciano, Right Said Fred, Nancy Wilson, Diane Schuur, Nils Langren, Michael Franks, Jackie McLean, Jimmy McGriff, Eric Burdon, John Lee Hooker, Flim and the BB's, Pat Coil, Cyril Pahinui, Hawaiian Style Band, Mike Keale, Amy Hanaiali'i Gilliom, Eric Gilliom, Stuart Hollinger, Kapala, Allan Thomas, Cory and Loke Oliveros, HBO, Toyota, Budweiser, NFL, NBA, Burger King, Sony Pictures, Disney and many others..

As with many audiophile label recordings the music is hard for most people to be a true fan of audiophile artists and their recordings. However, there are certain albums that are completely worth listening to if not just for the sound quality. This album is most assuredly at the top of that heap. The sound quality is awe-inspiring. From choruses that serve as ultimate demonstrations of pinpoint imaging to percussion that hits like an anvil, to balance across the entire frequency spectrum. It's all there. It is true that you've got to be able to appreciate a "produced" close-microphone type of sound studio recording to appreciate this album. 

My most favorite cut is "Wishing Well" - you either need to invest in a higher quality playback system or get your ears checked if you do not stand up with joy!. Oh my goodness! I've heard other recordings mentioned as "the greatest of all time (from a sonic perspective)", but I have a hard time finding much that sounds better than "Wishing Well". Enjoy. – Amazon writer

Great songwriting, an evocative and passionate voice, inspired keyboard playing: Michael Ruff is all these things and more. 12 tunes plus an instrumental jam. "Raises the standard for pop vocal recording." - Chicago Tribute.

"Right at the top of my list of all time great recordings. A killer demo title, great for evaluating stereo systems! Speaking In Melodies seems designed to entrance the Sound Engineers in search for Perfection. It's probably the only title recorded and mixed by living legend George Massenburg and produced by audiophile, no-compromise label Sheffield Lab.” - Larry Frederick, Phoenix Gold.    

Numbered edition of 5000 copies. But NONE like this one. Being sold by its former President & CEO. Stored in a temperature controlled room and non-smoking house.

SHEFFIELD LAB Recordings 3-LP + 2 Collector Direct-to-Disc Covers

LPs Made in the USA

o   Pressing - STEREO

o   Record Speed - 33 rpm

o   Record Made / Issued in - 1994

o   Record Catalog Number - TLP-35

Michael Ruff

Title / Music on this Audiophile 2-LP set -

Speaking In Melodies

Track Listings -

A1. What Kind Of World - 4:39         
A2. Lover's Mask - 6:07         
A3. I Will Find You There - 3:40         
A4. The Eyes Of Love - 4:10         
B1. Seeing For The Very First Time - 4:03         
B2. Any Less Than This - 5:01         
B3. That's Not Me - 4:31         
B4. Poor Boy - 7:02         
C1. Watching Like Angels - 3:21         
C2. Beside Myself - 3:49         
C3. Wishing Well - 5:30         
C4. More Than You'll Ever Know - 4:26         
D1. I Will Find You There - 6:45

Please see my other listings for other RARE LP Collection For Sale options in this set. Shipments can be combined, especially International.