LOOK OF LOVE - 100% PURE LP (LIMITED UNCOLOURED VIRGIN VINYL)

The legendary collaboration between Diana Krall and master arranger Claus Ogerman, first released in 2001, was a best-selling vocal album. Backed by tasteful performances from top musicians and luxurious orchestral strings, Krall's captivating smoky voice delivers standards with elegance. This supreme vocal album now makes its long-awaited return as a super high-end "100% Pure LP"!

The "100% Pure LP" series first appeared in 2012. As a brand-new, Made in Japan high-quality pressing, it drew global attention as a pioneer of modern high-fidelity records. One of its defining features is the use of uncolored virgin vinyl. By removing additives such as carbon, which can affect sound quality, and using only pure polyvinyl chloride, pressing stability is greatly enhanced.

Another highlight is the adoption of metal master press. By skipping the usual steps of creating a metal mother and stamper, and pressing directly from the metal master, the grooves are formed with overwhelming precision. Due to lower durability, however, pressings are strictly limited.

Even with the best vinyl and pressing methods, the source is essential. For this edition, 96kHz/24bit WAV files were newly transferred from the original US analog master tapes and mastered as flat as possible to preserve freshness and dynamic range, pursuing natural and faithful sound reproduction.

Furthermore, this edition is cut at 45RPM instead of the usual 33RPM LP speed. Though this reduces the playing time per side and requires a 2LP set, the wider grooves and faster rotation improve stability and detail, providing a richer, more dynamic listening experience.

Through careful attention to every stage-from master tapes to vinyl materials to pressing-the "100% Pure LP" unleashes the full potential of the record. The result is fresh and refined: retaining the warmth and drive unique to analog while eliminating all muddiness and distortion, delivering a truly pure and clear sound.

* Limited edition of 1,000 numbered copies
* 45RPM 2LP set
* Uncoloured virgin vinyl
* 180-gram heavyweight pressing
* Metal master press
* Latest 96kHz/24bit master transferred from original US analogue tapes
* Gatefold coated jacket with obi strip + special soft vinyl outer bag
* Includes lyrics, translations, and liner notes