Melanie De Biasio - No Deal 2013 Belgium 1st 180g VG+/VG+
MELANIE DE BIASIO - NO DEAL
Immerse yourself in a dark, nocturnal masterclass of minimalist jazz perfection with this spectacular original European vinyl pressing of No Deal by Melanie De Biasio. Serving as the legendary 2013 masterpiece that captured the global attention of elite audiophiles and alternative tastemakers alike, this stunning [PIAS] Le Label production stands as a masterfully disciplined exercise in spatial architecture and smoke-filled vocal jazz. Across two sides of whisper-quiet, pristine German Optimal Media wax, the uncompressed analog grooves deliver staggering room separation—isolating De Biasio’s haunting, breathy vocal whispers and echoey flute flurries over deep, subterranean acoustic basslines and organic, brushed drum rolls with razor-sharp mid-range clarity. From the chilling, hypnotic rhythmic hook of "The Flow" to the sweeping, melancholic poetry of "I'm Gonna Leave You," every subtle breath and transient piano sustain jumps from your speakers with front-row studio intimacy. Complete with its original minimalist photography jacket and bonus duplicate CD album insert, this beautifully preserved classic is an absolute, non-negotiable crown jewel for any serious modern jazz archivist or high-fidelity vinyl purist.
2013 Belgium import/release by Play It Again Sam, catalog # PIASR690LP, barcode #5414939646416. 180g heavyweight audiophile black vinyl pressing. No CD.
Sleeve and Vinyl are graded VG+. Both in "like new" condition, pretty much NM. Shrink still on cover.