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What are some classic albums with phenomenal sound quality?

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Would anyone be able to recommend any classic albums that are frequently praised for their outstanding sound quality?

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Some of the most popular songs in the world, renowned for their extreme audio finesse are the catchy classic albums such as ‘Pet Sounds’ The Beach Boys, ‘A Night at the Opera’ by Queen, ‘Asia’ by Steely Dan, ‘Songs in the Key of Life’ by Stevie Wonder and ‘Court and Spark’ by Joni Mitchell. These works are admired both for inventiveness and high quality of sound recording and production.
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Just about any album produced by Quincy Jones.  I wasn't a MJ fan, but the albums were pristine. To this day I slap on headphones and listen to the Brothers Johnson "Strawberry Letter 23".
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Fleetwood Mac, Rumours is my favourite as far as production. The balance between all the sound textures is perfection.
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I have to say Carole King Tapestry is one that comes to mind for me. Even from hearing my parents play it when I was a kid, it sounds like you're sitting in the room as the music is being played, just awesome.
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Loved seeing Trick of the Tail on the list, that album has always blown me away!
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Genesis - Selling England by the Pound, Moody Blues - Seventh Sojourn, Steely Dan - Gaucho... all great albums.
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Superb list, as always. An album that really struck me sonically as a teen in the 70s is Crime Of The Century by Supertramp. On the jazz side, Heavy Weather by WR, in particular the track A Remark You Made.
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Any format of "Crime of the Century" by Supertramp is an outstandingly produced and engineered record.  My test album for speakers, etc. is the Mobile Fidelity SL record.  That and "Dark Side..." on UHQR are off-the-chain, explosive and dynamic.  Isn't it amazing how well-written songs with superior musicianship and superlative sound engineering become your "go to" albums forever and always?  These two are always in my bag when attending a listening party, especially with a younger crowd that are audiophiles, but aren't old enough to have appreciated the 60's and the 70's.
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What a pleasant surprise to here Bonnie Raitt's "I Can't Make You Love Me". She had a truly angelic voice in that song, and the whole record of course
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Wow, I'm a little surprised Fleetwood Mac's Rumors isn't in the top five. That has to be one of the most well balanced recorded albums I've ever heard.  Whether you like Stevie Nick's voice or not, the sonic quality of that album is amazing.
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Brothers in Arms by Dire Straits sounds incredible. When it first came out it was sort of a new level in sonic quality at the time
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