HiRez Poll Hancock, Herbie - GERSHWIN'S WORLD [SACD]

[kap'n krunch]

Question...how do you know if it's MCH? I got it and there's no sign anywhere stating it is...
Haven't opened it yet

 

[privateuniverse]

I'm guessing the copy you got isn't an SACD. The front and back both have SACD logos:

 

[kap'n krunch]

I'm guessing the copy you got isn't an SACD. The front and back both have SACD logos:

Thank you !!!!! It's going back...looks like people are getting sloppy with this whole Covid thing...can't blame them though....

 

[dr. simple]

Thanks to @mrcond for resurrecting this thread and @privateuniverse for the Amazon link. My copy arrived today, and I’m listening right now. Simply gorgeous.

 

[beerking]

This really is one of those often overlooked releases, that just exudes quality.
I've had mine for a while and there is no excuse for not playing it more.
The musicianship, the quality and the mix, make this a must have.
I initially gave it 9 but on reflection, it's a well deserved 10.

 

[jefe1]

Everything that Beerking says above. Gorgeous is the right adjective for it.
Have not listened to this in a while and I rarely vote here so I'll listen more before I decide to not vote again.......

 

[sbrom]

Looking forward to this one, I was not aware of it until @mrcond revived the thread. Ordered a used copy fro Amazon at a very good price.

 

[Scottie-boy]

Really want this disc badly - tried the link but came up empty. Anyone have a good option to acquire it? Would greatly appreciate it.

 

[edisonbaggins]

Really want this disc badly - tried the link but came up empty. Anyone have a good option to acquire it? Would greatly appreciate it.

You need it.

https://www.discogs.com/Herbie-Hancock-Gershwins-World/release/8581269
There's an EU one for $20 before shipping. Where else are you looking?

 

[privateuniverse]

Really want this disc badly - tried the link but came up empty. Anyone have a good option to acquire it? Would greatly appreciate it.

Here's one on eBay for only $12.99 plus shipping from a seller in New Jersey.
{Edit: The above statement was fake news! LOL }

And I agree 100% with the gentleman from the Shire, you need this. It's an exceptional disc.

 

[Scottie-boy]

Looks like that one isn't the SACD. The EU one is - but $50 U.S. I've been looking all over. Amazon is confusing because pic shows SACD symbol, but when you click on the link to buy doesn't appear to be. Also, did it originally come out on SACD in 1998 as well? Is that MC? 2004 is reissue I see.

 

[privateuniverse]

Looks like that one isn't the SACD. The EU one is - but $50 U.S. I've been looking all over. Amazon is confusing because pic shows SACD symbol, but when you click on the link to buy doesn't appear to be. Also, did it originally come out on SACD in 1998 as well? Is that MC? 2004 is reissue I see.

Whoops! You're right, my bad. It came up when I input the UPC #. The seller must've used the wrong one.

There is another one on eBay that's a bit more expensive and from the UK.

 

[humprof]

Looks like that one isn't the SACD. The EU one is - but $50 U.S. I've been looking all over. Amazon is confusing because pic shows SACD symbol, but when you click on the link to buy doesn't appear to be. Also, did it originally come out on SACD in 1998 as well? Is that MC? 2004 is reissue I see.

Shoot. As recently as a year ago, it was still available new at Acoustic Sounds. They must have finally sold the last of their back-stock.

There's a copy of the European issue of the disc--but from a US-based seller--on Discogs for $20:
https://www.discogs.com/sell/release/4948982?ev=rb
Pretty sure the album was only remixed in 5.1 in '04.

 

[4-earredwonder]

Shoot. As recently as a year ago, it was still available new at Acoustic Sounds. They must have finally sold the last of their back-stock.

There's a copy of the European issue of the disc--but from a US-based seller--on Discogs for $20:
https://www.discogs.com/sell/release/4948982?ev=rb
Pretty sure the album was only remixed in 5.1 in '04.

You are correct and it was remixed into 5.1 by Al Schmitt. For further info DISCOGS has it all:

https://www.discogs.com/Herbie-Hancock-Gershwins-World/release/8581269
I have been raving about this album for years. Did vote 10. Superbly recorded and when you read the discogs' list of personnel involved with this recording .... ALL HEAVY HITTERS!

 

[jefe1]

This is another example of how valuable this forum is.
When I read posts extolling a particular MC release I look for it and buy it asap.
Before the price sky rockets and its out of print.

I read about this one here bought it for a normal price and am glad I did. You can always take a chance and then sell it off or gift it here when you're not paying $100 plus for a title.

 

[4-earredwonder]

This is another example of how valuable this forum is.
When I read posts extolling a particular MC release I look for it and buy it asap.
Before the price sky rockets and its out of print.

I read about this one here bought it for a normal price and am glad I did. You can always take a chance and then sell it off or gift it here when you're not paying $100 plus for a title.

ImportCD had this listed for years for under $16 and now this and all three Elton John SACDs which have been listed on their website for years, as well, are now on BACKORDER. Wonder if Universal [UMG] will repress all these titles or finally retire them .... indefinitely?

https://www.importcds.com/herbie-hancock-hancock-herbie-gershwins-world/602498610060

 

[esimms86]

Here's one on eBay for only $12.99 plus shipping from a seller in New Jersey.
{Edit: The above statement was fake news! LOL }

And I agree 100% with the gentleman from the Shire, you need this. It's an exceptional disc.

Baggy, a.k.a. the gentleman from the Shire, refers to it as “my precious.”

 

[Scottie-boy]

Well, I bit the bullet for $46 new. I like Herbie Hancock, and love Joni Mitchel. This combo in hirez 5.1 was too irresistible. Many thanks to those who tried to help - particularly Ted B.
BTW, I'm sure we've all missed a title or two you realize you needed late. My collection is deep with titles I bought long ago for retail that now go for big money - it's the way it goes! But, rather enjoy the music I love rather than wish away my desires over $25 extra!!!

 

[Chacho Peniche]

Thank you !!!!! It's going back...looks like people are getting sloppy with this whole Covid thing...can't blame them though....

Did you de it? this is one of those super creative surround mixes, track to it’s part of my 5.1 demos, and of course it‘s in my top ten.

 

[kap'n krunch]

Did you de it? this is one of those super creative surround mixes, track to it’s part of my 5.1 demos, and of course it‘s in my top ten.

Yup!
Got one in the end...
¡Saludos!