Command test record
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The Command test record (Stereo Check Out) was an LP album produced by Command Records in 1960. It contained recordings designed to allow users to test their stereo equipment.
Command Records
In 1959, Enoch Light formed Command Records with the intent of releasing recordings featuring the best in stereo technology and equipment that the recording industry had to offer. Command Records' recordings were very popular with Hi-Fi buffs as stereo test records because of their use, novel at the time, of instruments in one track only.
Album details
Like many other Command records, the Stereo Check Out came in a gatefold cover with extensive liner notes and full technical data inside. Charles Stark narrated both sides, providing both technical details and information about the musical instruments used on the tracks on Side Two.
Side one
Side One of this LP consists of turntable tests. An oscilloscope is a useful tool when used in conjunction with these tests:
- Stereo Balance Check
- Left and Right Channel Check
- Volume Reference Check
- Frequency Run Check
- Output Balance Check
- Flutter or Wow Check
- Phasing Check
- Acoustical Check
- Rumble Check
Side two
Side Two of this LP consists of musical selections from the Command catalogue:
- Hernando's Hideaway (from Provocative Percussion Vol II)
- Cumana (from Provocative Piano)
- Tenderly (from bongos)
- Enjoy Yourself Cha-Cha (from Pertinent Percussion Cha-Cha's)