Roxy Music – Country Life – 180G Half Speed Mastered Vinyl LP

Released in 1974, Country Life marked a creative high point for Roxy Music, refining their art-rock language into something leaner, more dynamic and irresistibly musical. The album blends elegance with edge—combining propulsive rhythms, angular guitars and lush keyboards with Bryan Ferry’s unmistakable vocal delivery. This 180-gram 45RPM vinyl LP presents the record with exceptional resolution and drive, revealing layers often glossed over on standard pressings.

Half Speed Mastered at 33 1/2 RPM, the grooves allow for wider spacing and improved groove geometry, translating into superior transient response, lower distortion and a more expansive soundstage. On playback, drums snap with authority, basslines gain definition and control, and guitars cut cleanly through dense arrangements. Synth textures and backing vocals are easier to place, giving the mix a sense of air and precision that suits the album’s meticulous production.

Tracks such as The Thrill of It All, All I Want Is You and Out of the Blue benefit enormously from the added headroom and clarity, while quieter passages retain intimacy without losing focus. The analogue presentation enhances musical flow and timing, encouraging side-long listening and rewarding high-resolution turntable systems.

Pressed on heavyweight vinyl for stability and low noise, this Half Speed Mastered edition is designed for listeners who want to hear Country Life at its most revealing and engaging. For audiophiles and collectors alike, it’s a compelling upgrade that honours the album’s ambition, style and enduring influence.

Features

• 180g heavyweight vinyl Half Speed Mastered at 33 1/2 RPM for maximum detail and dynamics
• Wider groove spacing delivers improved clarity, punch and separation
• Reveals the precision and texture of Roxy Music’s mid-70s production
• Enhanced transient response and reduced distortion versus standard LPs
• Ideal for high-end turntables and revealing hi-fi systems
• A definitive audiophile presentation of a classic art-rock album
• Essential for collectors seeking the best-sounding Roxy Music vinyl

Track Listing

Side 1
1. The Thrill Of It All
2. Three And Nine
3. All I Want Is You
4. Out Of The Blue
5. If It Takes All Night

Side 2
6. Bitter Sweet
7. Triptych
8. Casanova
9. A Really Good Time
10. Prairie Rose