The Exotic Sounds of Martin Denny - The Jackpot Reissues

The Exotic Sounds Of Martin Denny refers to the group responsible for creating these exotic and strange records. Along with Arthur Lyman, Martin Denny defined the sound of Exotica and thrilled a generation of listeners. This review is for a new bundle of Martin Denny reissues from Jackpot Records, which will be released on September 6th, 2024. Titles in this group are Forbidden Island, Exotic Percussion and The Enchanted Sea. These are mastered from high res digital transfers from the original master tapes at Carl Saff Mastering and pressed on different "exotic" colored vinyl at Cascade Record Press. Although I was not familiar with these two facilities, I can report that they have done a commendable job with the sound and pressing. The sound comparison of the one title I have an early pressing of, The Enchanted Sea, was very close. The direct to board jackets look very good, with sharp saturated images and original liner notes. They have even given a nod to the original label design! While not truly an audiophile endeavor, these are fine reissues at an attractive price point, that restore these long lost tiles to the catalog. All of these have been out of print since the "60's While "Exotica" records of the 50's may seem quaint and campy today, they occupy a special place for collectors that love the dawn of stereo and hi fi. The music works at creating a tropical, far away feeling, that evokes an imaginative landscape that listeners of the day only dreamed they could visit. In this respect, the Exotica records were a passport to enchanted lands and far away places. Hi-Fi buffs and stereo enthusiasts also loved the Exotic Sounds of Martin Denny. Thank you to Jackpot Records, who responded to my request to send review copies of this bundle to facilitate my review. the Pressing Matters Amazon Affiliate Links The Enchanted Sea: (Link coming soon) Forbidden Island: https://amzn.to/3AP20GA Exotic Percussion: https://amzn.to/3TdFy0d Hypnotique: : https://amzn.to/3za3jPG The Pressing Matters Amazon Affiliate Storefront https://www.amazon.com/shop/thepressingmatters (As an an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases) If you particularly enjoyed this video, please consider a small one time donation to the channel! You can do so easily by clicking the "Thanks" button in the row of icons just below the title. Any amount truly helps and is greatly appreciated. Reference System -VPI Scout with Classic Platter Upgrade -JMW Memorial Tonearm -VPI Analogue Drive System -Hana ML MC Cartridge -ModWright PH 9.0 Tube Phono Pre -Cayin A-50T Integrated Tube Amplifier -System Audio Pandion 30 Loudspeaker -Tributaries Series 8 Interconnect -Herron Audio Interconnect Cable -Panamax M5300PM Power Filter -Degritter Ultrasonic Record Cleaner -VPI 16.5 Vacuum Record Cleaner -Sweetvinyl Sugarcube SC-1 Mini 00:00 Introduction 00:47 Personal History 03:22 Exotic Percussion 05:35 Forbidden Island 07:32 The Enchanted Sea 08:47 Conclusion @jackpotrecords5209