Description
Courtney Pine – Journey to the Urge Within Vinyl
RELEASE DATE OCTOBER 6th 2023*
LTD PRESS of 1000
Analogue October Records proudly launches its own Audiophile Jazz reissue label with a fully licensed and authorized release of Courtney Pine’s 1986 Debut, Journey To The Urge Within.
Produced by Michael Cuscuna & released in 1986 on Island Records in the UK, it became the ground zero for the current British Jazz Explosion wave.
The album is widely regarded as a landmark recording in the history of British jazz. Pine, a talented saxophonist and composer, had already established himself as a leading figure in the London jazz scene through his work with bands like the Jazz Warriors.
The album marked Pine’s first solo outing as a bandleader, and it showcased his unique style of jazz. Featuring a mix of original compositions and covers, including Pine’s take Horace Silver’s “Peace”, Wayne Shorter’s “Dolores” and The Real Thing’s “Children Of The Ghetto”. A rare instance where a cover version supersedes the original, making it it’s own. A haunting tribute to the struggles of black youth in inner-city London. The track features Pine’s saxophone soaring over a driving rhythm section, with lyrics delivered by ex-Supremes singer, Susaye Greene.
The album was a critical and commercial success upon its release, earning Pine widespread acclaim and helping to establish him as one of the most innovative and exciting young musicians on the British jazz scene. The album remains a classic of the genre and a testament to Pine’s creative vision and virtuosity as a performer and composer.
A refreshing reboot of British Jazz that gave rise to and inspiration to so many of today’s contemporary British Jazz artists. Presenting a new roadmap for the British Jazz scene, its DNA flows through the British Jazz scene to this day.
Reissue Details
Mastered at Gearbox Records from Universal Music’s Archival Hi Rez Files,* pressed at Optimal on heavyweight audiophile Vinyl & packaged in a deluxe jacket with a Poly-Lined inner sleeve. Includes a four page insert, with art, technical specs and an all new two-page essay from the Editor of Jazzwise Magazine, Mike Flynn, about the album, its creator and how it inspired a new British Jazz Explosion that’s still being felt today.
Track Listing:
Side A
Miss Interpret
I Believe
Peace
Dolores
As We Would Say
Side B
Children of the Ghetto
When, Where, How and Why
C.G.C.
Seen
Sunday Song
Technical Details
* Mastered by Caspar Sutton- Jones at Gearbox Records, London. File transfered to RTM-468 tape on a Studer C-37. Mastered using all-valve Decca equalisation and Telefunken limiters. Lacquer discs cut on a Haeco Scully lathe with Westrex RA1700 series amps, Westrex 3DIIA cutting head. Monitored on Audio Note equipment
Analogue October Records employs thorough QC testing in association with DS-AUDIO and EMMLabs, evaluating test pressings and randomly selected final release pressings to ensure that nothing but the very best reaches your turntable.
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terry (verified owner) –
Wow, just wow!! I can say without reservation that this pressing is everything and more that I could have hoped for. The care and attention to detail taken in the production of this album is evident long before the needle drops on to the record, just as an audiophile quality product should be. But the thought taken in the production of the sleeve, insert and protective sleeve are as nothing compared to the quality of the recording. The recording is as noise and hiss free as my UHQR Miles Davis album but at a 6th of the price. I don’t know how you’ve done it Craig Crane, but hats off to Analogue October Records first foray into record production. Seriously people, if you haven’t ordered yourself a copy yet, do yourself, your ears and our wonderful local Record store a favour and get yourself a copy today. You definitely won’t regret it. Now, can I have some more please.
sallesft (verified owner) –
Having met Craig before the release and learning the thinking/executing process just made me really excited about the release. And it completely topped all my expectations. From jacket, to packaging, care with presentation and notes.
Most important: the sound. It really brings so many more details in a presentation that really transmits the artists’ intent. The sound is wide, captivating, crystal clear and intense. It is one of the top audiophile releases of 2023, and hopefully just the beginning of a sequence of perfectly presented music!
Highly recommended
Mark Broomer (verified owner) –
A wonderful release of a classic jazz album, and so much better than the original in every way.
Great packaging perfectly reproduces the original, and includes an excellent booklet written by Mike Flynn of Jazzwise Magazine.
And the album itself surpasses expectations – it’s an equal to any Tone Poet… and that’s high praise indeed.
Really looking forward to hearing what comes next from Analogue October!
John Gorodecky (verified owner) –
The Department Of Music is an independent HiFi shop in West Sussex. We need a selection of vinyl that demonstrates our range of Rega and Linn turntables to their full potential. We had high hopes for Analogue October’s first label release, Courtney Pine’s Journey To The Urge Within. Craig’s meticulous approach to every aspect of this release, from its pressing design and, ultimately, its audiophile reproduction, was evident from our meeting before its release. What is quite incredible is that the reality of this release exceeds our expectations. The quality and attention paid to the packaging and inserts are superb, in fact, at the highest level possible. Now, the showstopper, the quality of this pressing is quite incredible. This album has now become one of the few records that we use for client demonstrations, as it truly demonstrates just how astonishing vinyl can sound. Bravo
Vernon Mascall (verified owner) –
So, I had been aware of the expected release of this album for some time, so my expectations had risen as the release date approached. I took the opportunity to fully reacquaint myself with our original copy – yeah, great album.
However, when the A.O. version arrived I had (I’d intended use bold / underscored for the word ‘had’, but was unable!) to listen twice consecutively, it was that good. The sound is rich and lush. I’m not a massive fan of vocals but ‘Children Of The Ghetto’ is a fine way to experience the clarity of your system.
This is how vinyl should sound, I hope you’ve started a trend.
dbramley –
What a perfect album as the first release from Analogue October Records. This is a celebration of a recording that highlights the vision and musicianship that created this masterpieice of British Jazz and has been given the love and attention that it deserves to reward you with every listen. This release rightfully takes its place to showcase how good vinyl can sound. I cannot wait to hear what is next.