Search - Bettye Swann :: Make Me Yours: Golden Classics

Go for the Ace/Kent CD

Zub | Forks Twp., PA | 06/02/2001

(1 out of 5 stars)

"Up to now this Collectables piece with its very inferior sound quality was the only place you could get Bettye Swann's Money recordings. This CD contains the original Money label Make Me Yours album, all in mono and in very mediocre sound quality. Now, however, Ace's (from the U.K.) Kent subsidiary label has released Swann's Make Me Yours album with many additional tracks (catalogue number CDKEND 197). Most of the songs (except one) are the RARE stereo version of the album. While the sound is slightly different from the mono mixes, the sound quality is light years ahead of what was used to produce the Collectables piece. Also, there are many additional tracks including some mono mixes of the singles that are part of the stereo album tracks. There are 24 tracks altogether. As usual, Kent (Ace) has done an excellent job with this reissue and unless you are absolutely desperate for the Make Me Yours album, pass on this Collectables piece and wait until you can get the Kent CD. Ace is the best and biggest reissue label in the U.K. and its products are readily available in the U.S. I would fully expect Amazon to carry this new Swann CD on Kent in the near future. Bottom line, pass on this Collectables piece and seek out the Kent version."

Avoid...

Graham King | UK | 10/11/2007

(1 out of 5 stars)

"Appalling sound quality. Even the most casual listener couldn't fail to cringe at this! Great album much improved by the extra tracks on the expanded version (which is issued on a very reliable label). You've been warned!!!"