Decca Sound: Analogue Years / Various

In the late 1940s, Decca recording engineers made a groundbreaking discovery: a new set of microphone techniques that brought out the full range of frequencies in a way that had never been heard before. This marked the beginning of what would later be known as full frequency range recording, ushering in a new era of sound quality and high fidelity.

By the mid-1950s, with the introduction of stereo, Decca's Full Frequency Stereophonic Sound became a global standard for excellence in audio, giving rise to a golden age of classical music recordings. THE ANALOGUE YEARS offers a comprehensive look at this era through a limited-edition set of 50 albums spanning 54 CDs, with each album presented in its original jacket as released by the London-based label in the pre-digital age.

This collection includes Decca's very first stereo recordings from 1954, along with a bonus disc featuring MONO versions of some tracks. Many of the albums feature additional tracks beyond the original recording, and each one is housed in its unique original cover art. The accompanying multilingual booklet provides insight into the development of full frequency range recording, details about the artists and recording venues, as well as complete recording information for each album and a wealth of photographs.

This set of acclaimed ffss recordings from the stereo analogue years captures a truly special moment in the history of recording, showcasing the exceptional quality of Decca's work during this golden era.

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