7" recordings

[sammyo]

I mostly listen to classical. But as part of my personal vinyl revival I bought a couple of 7" recordings that I remember owning the first time around when I was an 11 year old or something.

The sound quality is outstanding (Eternal Flame, by the Bangles, for instance). Probably better than many decent classical LPs I have bought from reputable labels (DGG, Decca, etc).

Is this common?

 

[SCIDB]

Hi Sammyo,

7" recordings can be hit and miss in terms of sound quality, just like lps. Depending how they are cut and mixed, you can experience high quality.

I find that 12" single can have excellent sound quality in the right cases.

SCIDB

 

[sammyo]

Yeah, I think it was just lucky. Though it might partly have been the 45 factor.

Thanks, though.

Eternal Flame still sounds good though. Also A-ha Take on Me!