Jennifer Warnes' Famous Blue Raincoat, the definitive Leonard Cohen tribute, is now available in audiophile-quality sound with Impex Records' 1STEP 180g 45RPM Triple LP Box Set. Mastered by Bernie Grundman from Jennifer’s original analog mixdown master tapes, this limited 7,500-numbered pressing is the most immersive and detailed version ever released. Pressed at RTI on VR900-Supreme Vinyl, this edition features expanded groove geometry for superior dynamics and clarity. With stunning new packaging, bonus material, and an elegant booklet, this collector’s edition is a must-have for audiophiles and Cohen enthusiasts alike.
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I have owned multiple versions of Famous Blue Raincoat, but this Impex 1STEP pressing is in a league of its own. The sound is breathtaking—Jennifer’s voice is so lifelike, it feels like she’s in the room. The packaging is absolutely gorgeous, and the bonus material is a fantastic addition. If you love this album, don’t hesitate—this is the version to own!
Scott Genaw
Vinyl Guru
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Jennifer Warnes Famous Blue Raincoat 1STEP Numbered Limited Edition 180g 45rpm 3LP
Jennifer Warnes’ legendary 1986 tribute to Leonard Cohen, Famous Blue Raincoat, has never sounded better than on this definitive 1STEP edition from Impex Records. Utilizing the painstaking 1STEP process, this 180g 45RPM triple LP set is cut directly from Jennifer’s original analog mixdown master tapes by Bernie Grundman, ensuring unparalleled sonic depth, clarity, and realism.
Pressed at RTI on the world’s finest VR900-Supreme Vinyl, this edition boasts a dead-quiet background, expansive soundstage, and breathtaking instrumental detail. Featuring all bonus material from the Cisco/Impex 45RPM edition, this 7,500-numbered limited release is housed in an exquisite textured paper-bound slipcase with foil stamping, a newly designed booklet, and stunning new photos.
Whether you’ve cherished Famous Blue Raincoat for decades or are discovering it for the first time, this lavish, audiophile-grade reissue offers the ultimate listening experience.
Specifications
Artist: Jennifer Warnes
Album:Famous Blue Raincoat
Format: 180g 45RPM Triple LP Box Set (Numbered Edition)
Label: Impex Records
Mastering Process: Cut from Jennifer’s original analog mixdown master tapes by Bernie Grundman
Pressing: RTI, using VR900-Supreme Vinyl
Original Release Year: 1986
Genre: Folk, Singer-Songwriter
Key Tracks:
"First We Take Manhattan"
"Famous Blue Raincoat"
"Bird on a Wire"
"Joan of Arc"
"Song of Bernadette"
Bonus Material:
"A Singer Must Die" (8-Track Analog Demo Version)
"Joan of Arc" (Live)
Sound Characteristics:
Extreme transparency, breathtaking dynamics, and a three-dimensional soundstage
Thunderous bass, extended highs, and lifelike midrange
Ultra-low noise floor for the deepest, most immersive listening experience
Tracklist:
Side A:
First We Take Manhattan
Bird on a Wire
Famous Blue Raincoat
Side B:
Joan of Arc
Ain't No Cure for Love
Side C:
Coming Back to You
Song of Bernadette
A Singer Must Die
Side D:
Came So Far for Beauty
Night Comes On
Side E:
The Ballad of the Runaway Horse
If It Be Your Will
A Singer Must Die (8-track Analog Demo Version)
Side F:
Joan of Arc (Live)
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Product Description
Product Description
Jennifer Warnes' Famous Blue Raincoat, the definitive Leonard Cohen tribute, is now available in audiophile-quality sound with Impex Records' 1STEP 180g 45RPM Triple LP Box Set. Mastered by Bernie Grundman from Jennifer’s original analog mixdown master tapes, this limited 7,500-numbered pressing is the most immersive and detailed version ever released. Pressed at RTI on VR900-Supreme Vinyl, this edition features expanded groove geometry for superior dynamics and clarity. With stunning new packaging, bonus material, and an elegant booklet, this collector’s edition is a must-have for audiophiles and Cohen enthusiasts alike.
Get the Details
I have owned multiple versions of Famous Blue Raincoat, but this Impex 1STEP pressing is in a league of its own. The sound is breathtaking—Jennifer’s voice is so lifelike, it feels like she’s in the room. The packaging is absolutely gorgeous, and the bonus material is a fantastic addition. If you love this album, don’t hesitate—this is the version to own!
Scott Genaw
Vinyl Guru
Details
Details
Jennifer Warnes Famous Blue Raincoat 1STEP Numbered Limited Edition 180g 45rpm 3LP
Jennifer Warnes’ legendary 1986 tribute to Leonard Cohen, Famous Blue Raincoat, has never sounded better than on this definitive 1STEP edition from Impex Records. Utilizing the painstaking 1STEP process, this 180g 45RPM triple LP set is cut directly from Jennifer’s original analog mixdown master tapes by Bernie Grundman, ensuring unparalleled sonic depth, clarity, and realism.
Pressed at RTI on the world’s finest VR900-Supreme Vinyl, this edition boasts a dead-quiet background, expansive soundstage, and breathtaking instrumental detail. Featuring all bonus material from the Cisco/Impex 45RPM edition, this 7,500-numbered limited release is housed in an exquisite textured paper-bound slipcase with foil stamping, a newly designed booklet, and stunning new photos.
Whether you’ve cherished Famous Blue Raincoat for decades or are discovering it for the first time, this lavish, audiophile-grade reissue offers the ultimate listening experience.
Specifications
Artist: Jennifer Warnes
Album:Famous Blue Raincoat
Format: 180g 45RPM Triple LP Box Set (Numbered Edition)
Label: Impex Records
Mastering Process: Cut from Jennifer’s original analog mixdown master tapes by Bernie Grundman
Pressing: RTI, using VR900-Supreme Vinyl
Original Release Year: 1986
Genre: Folk, Singer-Songwriter
Key Tracks:
"First We Take Manhattan"
"Famous Blue Raincoat"
"Bird on a Wire"
"Joan of Arc"
"Song of Bernadette"
Bonus Material:
"A Singer Must Die" (8-Track Analog Demo Version)
"Joan of Arc" (Live)
Sound Characteristics:
Extreme transparency, breathtaking dynamics, and a three-dimensional soundstage
Thunderous bass, extended highs, and lifelike midrange
Ultra-low noise floor for the deepest, most immersive listening experience
