GiGinJapan Artwork of Japanese CDs (mostly) Rolling Stones / Philadelphia Special 2nd Edition / 1CD / Non Label
Spectrum Sports Arena, Philadelphia 21st July 1972
Tarrant County Convention Center, Fort Worth 24th June 1972
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The Rolling Stones “PHILADELPHIA SPECIAL”, which is still loved as the most important sound source of the 1972 live concert. The masterpieces among the masterpieces that appeared in analog LP in the mid-1980s and made enthusiasts all over the world say that, coupled with their attractive artwork, the package and sound source have been taken over even after moving to the CD era. So much. Even if you’re not really a maniac, there are probably many people who have the CD version of Philaspe released so far. It’s basically a rough mix, but it’s still fascinating to be able to enjoy the Stones’ climax 1972 American tour in full-length multitracked stereo.
However, the sound quality of the CD version of Philaspe is undeniably different from that of the LP version, and the sound quality was completely different from the TSP board that was first released under the name of Philaspe. (The picture of the jacket was different). So it’s been best since the VGP label released a version that respected the original LP in every way, but it still felt different from the original analog.
If so, isn’t it the best to reproduce the original Philaspe by reprinting it from the original LP? From this point of view, it was a two-disc version of Philaspe (hereinafter referred to as “already released”) released in 2020. The already-released version contains a faithful reproduction of the LP on the first piece, and the combination of the “Expanded” version, which adds missing parts and unrecorded songs on the second piece, gained popularity and sold out in no time. ..
However, behind the popularity, many people pointed out and commented that “I think the concept of reprinting from LP is the correct answer, but the sound quality was different from that of the principal image …”. Since the original is LP, we paid close attention to noise processing etc., but since the original was a sound source that spread in cassettes, the sound quality may have changed more than necessary as a result. .. In particular, many people pointed out that “there is no delicate texture (also unique to the cassette) that was found in the original LP”. On the other hand, it is also a fact that the re-release was long-awaited because it is a limited press CD of the classic Philaspe.
Therefore, unlike the existing board, we decided to re-release only the main body of Philaspe, but asked another person in charge to finish the sound processing different from the previous one. Yes, I asked Graf Zeppelin for this overhaul. The already-released board had outstanding bass plumpness for the above reason, but the original delicacy of the LP could not be felt … As a result of a thorough review of that, Graf Zeppelin was completely different from the already-released board. The finished product has been reborn into a feel that is reminiscent of the original LP.
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And while Philaspe was a very popular stereo sound board, it was a tape twist that was noticeable in some songs that had been sick since the LP era. One of the most famous is the big twist that happens when “Midnight Rambler” is about 8 minutes away. Speaking of “Yore” of the same song on the 1972 tour, it is a new memory that Graf Zeppelin adjusted the song “Yore” at “FORT WORTH 1972 LATE SHOW”, but it is actually the same as Philaspe. The song is also a take from Fort Worth, the second show. If so, Graf Zeppelin knows it without permission. This time as well, you can adjust to a wonderful sense of stability and listen with peace of mind.
More than that, the one that was notorious for a long time as the “Yore” of Philaspe was the “Yore” in the 2-minute range of “All Down The Line”. It can be said that this is uncorrectable with technology in the 1990s and early 21st century, and in fact it was a neglected play with those items. This is a big blemishes in the classics, and on the contrary, even the already-released board is a neglected play.
Graf Zeppelin, the master of adjustment, showed his true essence, and it was a wonderful adjustment. The problem that everyone had been listening to while giving up as a drawback of Philaspe was finally solved, and now it is finally possible to listen with peace of mind until the end. The sound quality, which was controversial in the previous release, has been restored to the texture of LP, and the final re-release of Philaspe is now available!
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(Remaster memo) REMASTERED BY GRAF ZEPPELIN
★ It has been EQ-corrected.
The plumpness and low-frequency stretch that were found on vinyl records have been retained, but the corrections have been made centering on the mid-high range.
★ Midnight Rambler Midnight and All Down The Line 2:29
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ローリング・ストーンズ1972年ライブ音源の最重要音源として未だに愛され続けているフィラスぺこと「PHILADELPHIA SPECIAL」。1980年代半ばにアナログLPで登場して世界中のマニアをアッと言わせた名盤中の名盤はその魅力的なアートワークと相まってCD時代へと移行してからもパッケージと音源それぞれが引き継がれたほど。実際マニアでなくとも、これまでにリリースされたCD版フィラスぺを持っている人がたくさんおられるのでは。基本的にはラフミックスな状態なのですが、それでもストーンズの絶頂72年アメリカツアーを全編マルチトラック録音のステレオで楽しめるというのは魅力的。
とはいえCD版フィラスぺは音の質感が大なり小なりLP版と違う感が否めず、それが最初にフィラスぺの名の下でリリースされたTSP盤に至ってはまるで音質が違っていたという（ジャケの写真まで違ってました）。よってVGPレーベルがあらゆる意味でオリジナルのLPをリスペクトしたバージョンを出してからというもの、それがベストとされてきましたが、それでもオリジナルのアナログとは感触が違っていた。
となれば、いっそのことオリジナルのLPから復刻するのが本来のフィラスぺを再現するベストではないか？という観点から2020年にリリースされた二枚組バージョンのフィラスぺ（以下“既発盤”と称します）だったのです。既発盤は一枚目にLPを忠実に復刻したものを収録し、二枚目に欠損部分や未収録曲を加えた「Expanded」バージョンという組み合わせが好評を博し、あっという間にSold Out。
ところが好評の裏で「LPからの復刻というコンセプトは大正解だと思うが、音質がまたご本尊と違った感触だった…」という指摘や感想を多くいただく結果に。元がLPですのでノイズ処理などに細心の注意を払ったものの、元がカセットで広まった音源であったことから結果として必要以上に音質が変わってしまう結果となってしまったのかもしれません。特に「オリジナルのLPにあった繊細な質感（これもカセット経由ならではかと）がない」という指摘は多く受けたものでした。一方で定番フィラスぺの限定プレスCDということから再リリースがさっそく待望されていたのも事実。
そこで今回は既発盤と違い、フィラスぺ本体だけを再リリースさせることにしたのですが、前回とは違う音処理に仕上げるべく別の担当者に依頼。そう、Graf Zeppelinに今回のオーバーホールをお願いした次第です。既発盤は先の理由から低音のふくよかさは抜群だったものの、LPにあった本来の繊細さが感じられない…そこをGraf Zeppelinは徹底的に見直した結果、既発盤とはまるで違う仕上がり、それこそオリジナルのLPを彷彿とさせる感触へと生まれ変わらせてくれたのです。
そしてフィラスぺと言えば大変に人気のあるステレオサウンドボードであった反面、LP時代から持病となっていたのがいくつかの曲で顕著だったテープのヨレ。中でも有名なのは「Midnight Rambler」が8分辺りに差し掛かったところで起きる大きなヨレでしょう。72年ツアー同曲の「ヨレ」と言えばGraf Zeppelinが「FORT WORTH 1972 LATE SHOW」にて同曲のヨレを見事にアジャストしてくれたのは記憶に新しいところですが、実はフィラスぺの同曲もまたフォートワース、セカンドショーからのテイク。となればGraf Zeppelinには勝手知ったるもの。今回も見事な安定感へとアジャスト、安心して聞き込めます。
それ以上にフィラスぺの「ヨレ」として古くから悪名高かったのは「All Down The Line」の2分台にあったヨレ。これは1990年代や21世紀初頭のテクノロジーですと修正不可能といってよく、実際それらのアイテムでは放置プレイとなっていたもの。これは定番中の定番における大きな汚点であり、それどころか既発盤ですら放置プレイという始末。
そこをアジャストの達人Graf Zeppelinが本領発揮とばかりに見事なアジャストぶり。今まで誰もがフィラスぺの欠点として諦めつつ聞いていた問題点が遂に解消、これでようやく最後まで安心して聞き込めるようになったのです。前回のリリースで賛否両論となった音質を改めてLPの質感へと立ち返らせた上、さらに最後の一手を加えて満を持したフィラスぺの再リリース、今度こそ！
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（リマスター・メモ）REMASTERED BY GRAF ZEPPELIN
★だいぶEQ補正されています｡
アナログ盤にあったふくよかさや､低域の伸びはそのままに､中高域を中心に補正がなされています｡
★Midnight Rambler中盤およびAll Down The Line 2:29付近それぞれ音ヨレを見事に修正
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(72:38)
1. Brown Sugar *
2. Bitch *
3. Rocks Off *
4. Gimme Shelter *
5. Happy *
6. Tumbling Dice *
7. Love In Vain **
8. Sweet Virginia **
9. You Can’t Always Get What You Want **
10. Midnight Rambler ***
11. All Down The Line *
12. Rip This Joint **
13. Jumping Jack Flash **
14. Street Fighting Man **
* Philadelphia 21st July 1972 1st Show
** Fort Worth 24th June 1972 1st Show
*** Fort Worth 24th June 1972 2nd Show
Non Label
