: This sample rate eliminates "aliasing" distortion.
Alan Parsons was a pioneer of "overdubbing" with analog tape. The master tape for "Year of the Cat" runs at 15 ips (inches per second). That analog tape contains ultrasonic information—harmonics above 20kHz that you cannot "hear" but your brain feels as "space" and "air." Al Stewart Year Of The Cat Vinyl FLAC 24bit 96khz
Al Stewart - Year of The Cat [Remastered & Expanded Edition] SoundsLikeVinyl : This sample rate eliminates "aliasing" distortion
If you prefer the analog warmth of vinyl, several pressings are highly regarded by collectors for their sonic clarity. Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab (MFSL) From the opening notes of the title track,
"Year of the Cat" is a concept album that tells the story of a man who returns to his hometown of Philadelphia and reflects on his life, love, and loss. The album's 8 tracks are woven together by Stewart's poetic lyrics, soaring vocals, and a range of musical styles that blend folk, rock, and pop. From the opening notes of the title track, it's clear that "Year of the Cat" is something special.
is Al Stewart’s 1976 masterpiece of soft-rock sophistication. A 24-bit/96kHz FLAC rip from original vinyl captures the warmth and cinematic detail that standard digital often misses. 🎙️ The Alan Parsons Touch
: Cinematic storytelling backed by flamenco-style guitars.