The Ultimate Guide To Collecting Command Records, Episode Two

Command Records was unlike any other label at the dawn of the stereo LP—and in this second episode of my deep dive series, I take you even further into its remarkable catalog. Produced by Enoch Light, engineered largely by Robert Fine (of Mercury Living Presence fame), and mastered by George Piros, these records were built from the ground up with audiophile priorities in mind. Add in arrangements by Lew Davies, the very best New York studio musicians of the era, and you have a label that consistently pushed the limits of what vinyl could deliver. In this episode, I walk through a dozen additional Command titles, highlighting the essential must-haves, identifying a few that are less compelling, and explaining why—both musically and sonically. This isn’t just an audio journey, though. Every record is presented with high-resolution photography of the jackets, showcasing Command’s legendary heavy laminated gatefolds and bold graphic design work by Josef Albers, Neil Fujita, Charles Murphy, and others. The result is a video that’s as visually striking as it is informative. If you collect vintage stereo LPs, care about sound quality, or simply love great record design from the golden age of vinyl, this is a series you won’t want to miss. 👉 Watch Episode One first if you’re new to the series—and let me know which Command titles you treasure most. The Ultimate Guide to Collecting Command Records (25 Classics Reviewed!) https://youtu.be/k423n1WJcNY Other videos of interest! The Wild World Of RCA Living Stereo Popular Records https://youtu.be/X2x6KF0nYBo 12 Hidden Gems from RCA’s Living Stereo Vinyl Series | Vintage Record Review https://youtu.be/CjEZMwv3g9A More Gems From The RCA Living Stereo Popular Catalog https://youtu.be/BdlWVY3NjKw The Strange Concept Behind RCA's Stereo Action Series (Plus A True Gem) https://youtu.be/CRuYLRR98ns United Artists Ultra Audio - A Great Audiophile Label From 1962 https://youtu.be/xRQ__Ccn9lk Reference System -VPI Scout with Classic Platter Upgrade -JMW Memorial Tonearm -VPI Analog Drive System -Phasemation PP-500 MC Cartridge -Miyajima Labs Infinity Mono MC Cartridge -ModWright PH 9.0 Tube Phono Preamplifier -Cayin A-50T Integrated Tube Amplifier -System Audio Pandion 30 Loudspeakers -Degritter Ultrasonic Record Cleaner -VPI 16.5 Vacuum Record Cleaner -Sweetvinyl Sugarcube SC-1 Mini -Pioneer RT-707 Reel To Reel Tape Deck -Ramar Record Brush -The reference system is wired exclusively with Audio Art cables. #CommandRecords #AudiophileVinyl #VintageStereo #EnochLight #RobertFine #GeorgePiros #RecordCollecting #VinylCommunity #HiFi #EarlyStereo #AlbumArt #PressingMatters 00:00 Introduction 01:29 Support For These Videos 02:32 An Essential Component 03:23 An Observation 04:35 A Short History 05:44 The Records And Commentary 20:22 The One That Started It All 22:27 Conclusion