Nat King Cole – The Very Thought Of You ( 45rpm 200g 2LP)

Label: Analogue Productions – AAPP 1084-45 – 200 Gram Virgin Vinyl 9
Mastered By Steve Hoffman and Kevin Gray – Capitol SW1084
AAA 100% Analogue – Limited Edition – Pressed at RTI
This LP was Remastered using Pure Analogue Components Only, from the Master Tapes through to the Cutting Head
Nat King Cole and arranger Gordon Jenkins followed their hit 1957 albumby foraging further into romantic and sensual bliss the following year with the 1958 release of The Very Thought Of You. With the spotlight squarely on Cole’s unsurpassed voice, as the songs are devoid of pianos or jazz-based instrumentals, this ballad-dominant set thrives on the strength of Jenkins’ sweet string work and Cole’s emotional, honest deliveries.
Using the original 3-track session tapes from Capitol’s vaults and all-analogue systems including custom headstacks, 3-track preview heads, console and monitoring chain installed at AcousTech specially for these releases, mastering engineers Kevin Gray and Steve Hoffman realize the stunning wide-range potential and beauty of these recordings. Original releases contained 14 tracks, omitting two superb tracks recorded for the album, “Don’t Blame Me” and “There Is No Greater Love,” due to space constraints, but the full 16 tracks are included in this double 45-RPM 180-gram album set. Included with this deluxe reissue is a striking six-panel booklet complete with rare photos, a 3,400-word essay by Chris Hall on the album and a 1,200-word essay by Michael Fremer about the remastering process. This truly is a no-expenses-spared project, resulting in the ultimate version of this title and a historic reissue.

Originally released in 1958.