Jefferson Airplane – After Bathing At Baxter's

If mastered at Capitol Mastering it's more likely Ron McMaster, not Robert Ludwig.

AFTER BATHING AT BAXTER'S is considerably more experimental and eclectic than SURREALISTIC PILLOW, and while I don't play this one as frequently as PILLOW or VOLUNTEERS (or CROWN OF CREATION) it's still a solid effort, highlighted by "Rejoice", "Won't You Try / Saturday Afternoon" and "The Ballad Of You & Me & Pooneil". This is a 1967 stereo pressing, and it sounds a bit anemic at times. Bass levels are solid throughout, but on some songs, the mids and highs aren't very high or crisp. My copy plays skip-free, with light surface noise more often than not.

Gotta love the mono mix and that psychedelic, orange lettering!

Is it really a RL cut? I don’t think so - looks almost like the RM squiggle but …

Anyway IMO it is a very clear/crisp sounding cut that begs to be played loud but can’t because of earache inducing, tinnitus jarring top end and lack of body/weight.

And yet another poorly executed gatefold where the spine if far too wide.

My copy of this is definitely a dedicated mono mix, NOT a fold down. It’s a unique mix, with different edits, crossfades, etc. than the stereo mix.

some of this approaches and sounds like what the Mothers of invention were doing around this time. i would like to know who was playing the piano on track one side one.

Another plus for this edition of a notoriously questionably recorded album. I second TedsterT’s comments on plus bass and treble and clean vinyl which MOV is famous for. This is my player for now for the stereo edition.

This is a magnificent album and a wonderful reflection of the 60's spirit behind it. What I love is that a famous band walked the plank, went to the edge, took a risk and came up with this experimental voyage. I love its atmosphere, the twists and turns. I just wish I had been able to hear this earlier. I don't understand why it is only now that I have heard it. I have a lot of their other stuff, but this one just seems to have slipped through the cracks.......til now. I LOVE IT !!!!!

Some parts of this record sound decent while others sound muffled. The bass is consistent throughout, however. Hard to recommend this one tbh but it's a cool collector's item.

sounds damn good!! RTI pressed with Robert Ludwig cut sounds amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!