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Limited Edition Of 350, Exclusive To Rhino.com
COURT AND SPARK deepened Mitchell’s exploration of jazz through her collaboration with L.A. Express, a jazz-fusion group featuring Max Bennett, Larry Carlton, Joe Sample, John Guerin, and bandleader Tom Scott. She invited the group to work with her after seeing them perform in Los Angeles. Together, they brought a more fluid, ensemble-driven sound to Mitchell’s songs, blending jazz with the folk and pop elements that had defined her earlier work.
Released on January 17, 1974, COURT AND SPARK became Mitchell’s highest-charting album, reaching #2 and eventually earning double Platinum certification. “Help Me,” her first and only Top 10 single, appeared alongside “Free Man In Paris” and “Raised On Robbery,” featuring Robbie Robertson on guitar. At the GRAMMY® Awards, the album earned four nominations, with Mitchell and Scott winning for their arrangement of “Down To You.” In 2004, COURT AND SPARK was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.
ABOUT REEL-TO-REEL
Once the gold standard for serious listeners, reel-to-reel delivers studio-quality sound — bringing the master tape experience into your home.
Each Reel-to-Reel title is duplicated in real time from a 1:1 copy of the original flat analog master tape, faithfully reflecting the source. The result is a master-quality listening experience that captures the full dynamics of the recording without the surface noise or groove wear of vinyl. Produced to the IEC standard on premium RTM LPR90 tape stock and housed on 10.5-inch metal reels, these releases are designed for exceptional longevity when stored in a cool, clean place away from magnetic fields.
These 15 i.p.s. half-track 1/4" reel-to-reel tapes are produced to the IEC equalization standard on premium RTM LPR90 tape stock and housed on 10.5" metal reels. These releases are designed for exceptional longevity when stored in a cool, clean place away from magnetic fields.
Originating in Germany in 1928, the reel-to-reel recording process produces pristine sound. It has been favored by audiophiles and musicians since its commercial debut in the late 1940s, with pioneers like Jack Mullin and Ampex introducing this format to singer Bing Crosby. The magnetic tape format gave musicians the ability to re-record, erase, and edit their recordings—features that had not been available before.
Reel-to-Reel builds on Rhino High Fidelity’s dedication to premium sound, pairing essential albums with the unrivaled warmth of reel-to-reel. Celebrating the enduring appeal of analog sound, the series offers collectors a format that preserves music exactly as it was meant to be heard.
Limited Edition Of 350, Exclusive To Rhino.com
COURT AND SPARK deepened Mitchell’s exploration of jazz through her collaboration with L.A. Express, a jazz-fusion group featuring Max Bennett, Larry Carlton, Joe Sample, John Guerin, and bandleader Tom Scott. She invited the group to work with her after seeing them perform in Los Angeles. Together, they brought a more fluid, ensemble-driven sound to Mitchell’s songs, blending jazz with the folk and pop elements that had defined her earlier work.
Released on January 17, 1974, COURT AND SPARK became Mitchell’s highest-charting album, reaching #2 and eventually earning double Platinum certification. “Help Me,” her first and only Top 10 single, appeared alongside “Free Man In Paris” and “Raised On Robbery,” featuring Robbie Robertson on guitar. At the GRAMMY® Awards, the album earned four nominations, with Mitchell and Scott winning for their arrangement of “Down To You.” In 2004, COURT AND SPARK was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.
ABOUT REEL-TO-REEL
Once the gold standard for serious listeners, reel-to-reel delivers studio-quality sound — bringing the master tape experience into your home.
Each Reel-to-Reel title is duplicated in real time from a 1:1 copy of the original flat analog master tape, faithfully reflecting the source. The result is a master-quality listening experience that captures the full dynamics of the recording without the surface noise or groove wear of vinyl. Produced to the IEC standard on premium RTM LPR90 tape stock and housed on 10.5-inch metal reels, these releases are designed for exceptional longevity when stored in a cool, clean place away from magnetic fields.
These 15 i.p.s. half-track 1/4" reel-to-reel tapes are produced to the IEC equalization standard on premium RTM LPR90 tape stock and housed on 10.5" metal reels. These releases are designed for exceptional longevity when stored in a cool, clean place away from magnetic fields.
Originating in Germany in 1928, the reel-to-reel recording process produces pristine sound. It has been favored by audiophiles and musicians since its commercial debut in the late 1940s, with pioneers like Jack Mullin and Ampex introducing this format to singer Bing Crosby. The magnetic tape format gave musicians the ability to re-record, erase, and edit their recordings—features that had not been available before.
Reel-to-Reel builds on Rhino High Fidelity’s dedication to premium sound, pairing essential albums with the unrivaled warmth of reel-to-reel. Celebrating the enduring appeal of analog sound, the series offers collectors a format that preserves music exactly as it was meant to be heard.
