URIAH HEEP - LOOK AT YOURSELF SIDE 2 (1971) - Vintage Analog Pressing on Vintage Gear 🎶🎸 (HQ 24/96)

Celebrating 55 YEARS of this heavy rock landmark (released September 1971) A cornerstone of early 1970s British heavy rock and progressive hard rock: Uriah Heep’s masterpiece Look at Yourself (1971). Transferred directly from a Canadian mid-70s pressing featuring the classic beige Mercury "Skyscraper" label (MIP-1-9325), this capture brings out the raw, breathing dynamic range of Lansdowne Studios that modern digital remasters often compress away. From David Byron’s soaring vocals to Ken Hensley’s roaring Hammond organ, this is the pure, unadulterated analog experience. 🎧 For optimal sound quality, please set video playback to 2160p (4K). YouTube allocates its highest audio bitrate stream when viewing in HD/4K. 0:00 Tears In My Eyes 5:03 Shadows Of Grief 13:49 What Should Be Done 18:07 Love Machine ___________ Ken Hensley's Sleeve Notes (July, 1971) "Look At Yourself" "Opens side one and is also our first world-wide single (fingers crossed!). Basically, it represents the band strongly, and Teddy, Mac, and Loughty of Osibisa added some excellent percussion to the extended final section." "I Wanna Be Free" "Written on the road... it reflects a mood that we all get into from time to time, and David's vocal brings it across very well." "July Morning" "Written after our last UK tour... a song that means a lot to us as a group. Manfred Mann played the Moog synthesizer solo at the end, which really helped to complete the track." "Tears In My Eyes" "An interesting combination of heavy rock, slide guitar and vocal harmonies. We had a lot of fun recording this one." Shadows Of Grief" "Probably the most dramatic track on the album. It features dynamic changes between heavy organ riffs and quiet vocal passages." "What Should Be Done" "Written in about 20 minutes on a quiet afternoon at Lansdowne Studios. It was recorded almost immediately with very few takes." "Love Machine" "A straight-ahead, high-energy rock 'n' roll track to close the album. Pure fun to play!" Recorded direct from amplifier to digital recorder. Record Player → amplifier → digital converter/recorder Tech Specs: Player: Dual 1225 Stylus: Dual DN201 (new) Amp: Pioneer A117 Format: 24-bit/96 kHz | No sound editing. YouTube compression YouTube compression and digitization always alter the analog signal. These videos are 'sonic previews'—a glimpse into the vibe and gear. For the true warmth and depth, nothing beats the original analog needle on the wax. Pro Tip: For the best audio quality, I recommend watching in 4K/2160p. YouTube allocates higher audio bitrates to high-resolution video, making a noticeable difference in the sound. ----------------- ⚠️ Please note: Capturing analog sound direct or through a microphone and uploading it to YouTube is always a compromise. Once analog audio is digitized and compressed, the signal is significantly altered. Think of these videos as a 'sonic preview'—they offer a glimpse into the vibe and the gear, but they can’t replicate the true warmth and depth of a live vinyl session. For the authentic experience, nothing beats the original analog needle on a record." 🎶 📌 About This Channel Spinning The Black Circle is dedicated to preserving vintage vinyl playbacks in high-resolution, uncompressed audio quality while showcasing the physical spinning record. No heavy digital brickwalling—just authentic analog sound as it was meant to be heard. If you enjoy this transfer, please consider subscribing, liking, and leaving a comment with your favorite track! #UriahHeep #LookAtYourself #VinylRip #SpinningTheBlackCircle #VintageHiFi #KenHensley #DavidByron #HardRock #ProgRock #Audiophile #Dual #NAD3020A #24bit96kHz #vinyl #vinylrip #vintageaudio #rock #music Recorded direct from amplifier to digital recorder. Record Player → amplifier → digital converter/recorder Tech Specs: Player: Dual 1225 Stylus: Dual DN201 (new) Amp: Pioneer A117 Format: 24-bit/96 kHz | No sound editing. YouTube compression YouTube compression and digitization always alter the analog signal. These videos are 'sonic previews'—a glimpse into the vibe and gear. For the true warmth and depth, nothing beats the original analog needle on the wax. Pro Tip: For the best audio quality, I recommend watching in 4K/2160p. YouTube allocates higher audio bitrates to high-resolution video, making a noticeable difference in the sound. ----------------- ⚠️ Please note: Capturing analog sound direct or through a microphone and uploading it to YouTube is always a compromise. Once analog audio is digitized and compressed, the signal is significantly altered. Think of these videos as a 'sonic preview'—they offer a glimpse into the vibe and the gear, but they can’t replicate the true warmth and depth of a live vinyl session. For the authentic experience, nothing beats the original analog needle on a record." 🎶 #vinyl #vinylrip #vintageaudio #rock #music