Whitesnake/Lovehunter Lost Reel Masters

Among the early WHITESNAKE albums, “LOVEHUNTER” is a masterpiece that is particularly highly rated by enthusiasts. The original reel tape version has been completely repaired and remastered and is now the definitive edition, and will be released on the long-awaited CD! The band toured the UK with “TROUBLE” from October 26th to November 23rd, 1978, and in 1979 they toured Europe from February to June, including Germany, France, and Spain. I will do it. In the midst of this, in May, they began work on their second studio album, “LOVEHUNTER.” Among WHITESNAKE’s early works, this work is a masterpiece that has been praised for being particularly WHITESNAKE-like (including not only the music but also the sound artwork). In addition to famous songs such as the title track and “Walking In The Shadow Of The Blues,” you can also enjoy great songs such as “Long Way From Home,” “Medicine Man,” and “Mean Business,” which will make even connoisseurs groan. , all fans will know this in advance. The previously released gift title, which was directly digitized from the “LOVEHUNTER” Reel Master (all 2 volumes) sound source obtained through a secret route from a certain person, caused a big topic among fans as soon as it was released. Ta. The sound, which was recorded directly on the reel from the master recorded in the studio before the official release of the same work, is top-class material in terms of its freshness and splendid condition. It was a book that made me wonder, “Why is this a bonus?” Furthermore, due to its usefulness and important value, it was only natural that people asked for it to be made into a CD. This work is the ultimate collector’s item that meets the fans’ expectations 100%… no, 150%! Officially, the “latest remaster” of the same work has been released many times. However, as they continued to change their appearance, the sound became thin and sounded like it had been forcibly equalized. Especially in current albums, the high ranges such as cymbals are almost completely degraded, to the point that people who know the merits of analog sound are even saying it’s “out of the question.” Such a vicious cycle is truly deplorable…In making this work into a recording, we have tried to make the most of the characteristics of the historic master (in a professional environment, of course), while also achieving the best possible listenability and reproducibility. Contains the best version pursued. In this work, unnecessary equalization is not performed, and only tape deterioration is carefully corrected. With the existing sound source, some songs such as “Long Way From Home” and “Walking In The Shadow Of The Blues” had sound fluctuations and analog noise, but with this restoration work, these were almost completely eliminated. It was done. The result is the overflowing juicy sound of this work! This tone has been achieved through thorough deterioration correction. The powerful rhythm of “Walking In The Shadow Of The Blues”, the lustrous vocals of “Help Me Thro’ The Day” and “Medicine Man”, and the lively “Mean Business” ”, you can even think that there is no comparison with the official version. The glossy texture of “Lovehunter” and “Rock ‘N’ Roll Women” is reminiscent of that jacket! “Outlaw”, with Bernie on vocals, was often seen as a different song, but in the original version, it sounds like it opens up a new charm for the band. I don’t care about the emotion of the last song “We Wish You Well”! The deep sound with a natural and wide texture allows you to experience the charm of WHITESNAKE only at that time with the most realistic and attractive tone ever. Master sound revived in modern times after more than 30 years. This is the real “LOVEHUNTER”! To use an analogy, it has a deep flavor like aged wine. An ensemble that gives you a feeling of natural sound spread, rich bass, and a mild, natural depth. When you play the disc, the first song that pops out is “Long Way From Home,” and the sound is so different in terms of “richness” that it can be said to be completely different from what you can hear on current CDs. If you listen to this, you might even feel anxious, thinking, “Maybe I won’t be able to go back to official status?” This work will easily overturn even the image that listeners have of “LOVEHUNTER”! And the second half of this work includes an even better bonus track! This is also a carefully remastered version of “BBC IN CONCERT 1978: FM Off-Air Master,” which has been a hot topic among fans. You can enjoy the live performance held at London’s “Paris Theater” on July 5, 1978 in the highest quality. This sound source was recorded in 1978, when WHITESNAKE made their shocking debut, and just before Jon Lord joined, as an official quality stereo soundboard sound source. A similar sound source could be heard in “VINTAGE COLLECTION 1978” (Langley Deluxe), but the take recorded here surprised fans by surpassing even that. Not only is there no hiss that is common with radio sources, but the sound is completely separated in stereo, with brilliant clarity and a solid texture, and the more you listen to it, the more overwhelming it becomes. Of course, the pitch is normal and the balance between left and right channels is also good. Their quality is evident in the intro where the host introduces the band. Furthermore, you can enjoy the groove typical of early WHITESNAKE from “Come On”, which opens with a calm and profound performance, and “Lady Luck”, the 4th period PURPLE number only for this time. “Ain’t No Love In The Heart Of The City”, where you can enjoy the clear tone of Pete Solly’s keyboard, which ended his short tenure, is a must-listen. Furthermore, “Steal Away” and “Belgian Tom’s Hat Trick” will also allow you to enjoy the performance of the era when WHITESNAKE was truly a band in an ideal form. And the climax is “Mistreated”! With Bernie’s “Blindman” as the intro, Coverdale sings with all his might, and the band shows off its awesomeness. Unfortunately, it ends before the end, but it’s still a wonderful master source that makes you feel “I’m glad I listened to this!” This sound source is a treasure hidden in the deep strata of British hard rock history that will definitely bring hard rock fans to tears! Fans who know the history of the band and enthusiasts who have listened to various official versions of “LOVEHUNTER” will be shocked by this work! This is a must-listen for not only early fans of WHITESNAKE, but also young fans who have come to like WHITESNAKE through their recent works and live shows. Directly copied from the original 7 1/2 IPS magnetic recording tapes. Track titles are written on the outer boxes of the reel tape masters. (76:34) 1. Long Way From Home 2. Walking In The Shadow Of The Blues 3. Help Me Thro’ The Day 4. Medicine Man 5. You ‘n’ Me 6. Mean Business 7. Love Hunter 8. Outlaw 9. Rock ‘N’ Roll Women 10. We Wish You Well David Coverdale – Lead Vocal Micky Moody – Guitar & Vocal Bernie Marsden – Guitar & Vocal Jon Lord – Keyboards Neil Murray – Bass Dave Dowle – Drums BBC IN CONCERT 1978: FM OFF-AIR MASTER Live at Paris Theater, London, UK 5th July 1978 11. Introduction 12. Come On 13 Lady Luck 14. Ain’t No Love In The Heart Of The City 15. Steal Away 16. MC 17. Belgian Tom’s Hat Trick 18. Member Introduction 19. Introduction 2 20. Mistreated David Coverdale – Vocals Bernie Marsden – Guitar Micky Moody – Guitar Pete Solley – Keyboards Neil Murray – Bass David Dowle – Drums STEREO SOUNDBOARD RECORDING