Aretha Franklin – Aretha’s Gold (1969) [MFSL 2014] [SACD / Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab – UDSACD 2142]

Aretha Franklin - Aretha's Gold (1969) [MFSL 2014]

Title: Aretha Franklin – Aretha’s Gold (1969) [MFSL 2014]
Genre: Jazz
Format: SACD ISO + DSF DSD64 + Hi-Res FLAC

Aretha’s Gold, the first compilation of Aretha Franklin’s 1967-1968 Atlantic Records successes, features 14 tracks, including nine Top 10 hits like “I Never Loved A Man (The Way I Love You)” and “I Say A Little Prayer,” which solidified her as the Queen of Soul and defined soul music. Recorded with producer Jerry Wexler and the Muscle Shoals studio band, Franklin unleashed a bold, expressive artistry previously restrained at Columbia, creating a historic two-year run. Mastered from original tapes, Mobile Fidelity’s hybrid SACD delivers these seminal tracks with audiophile-grade sonics, revealing the full depth, clarity, and emotional power of Franklin’s voice, crowned by Rolling Stone as the greatest of all time. This collectible release enhances her timeless classics with stunning dynamics and restored balance, offering a fresh perspective on her unparalleled technique and expressiveness.

Tracklist:

01. I Never Loved A Man (The Way I Love You)
02. Do Right Woman – Do Right Man
03. Respect
04. Dr. Feelgood
05. Baby, I Love You
06. (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman
07. Chain Of Fools
08. Since You’ve Been Gone (Sweet Sweet Baby)
09. Ain’t No Way
10. Think
11. You Send Me
12. The House That Jack Built
13. I Say A Little Prayer
14. See Saw

Note:

Mastered for this SACD by Rob LoVerde at Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab, Sebastopol, CA.

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