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In May 1969, while psychedelia was peaking, Crosby, Stills & Nash’s self-titled debut quietly redefined rock with its flawless three-part vocal arrangements, sharp lyrics, and intricate, acoustic-driven songs.

“To listen again to Crosby, Stills & Nash’s self-titled first album is not so much to take a trip back in time but a voyage into timelessness,” author Raymond Foye wrote in the album’s liner notes. That transcendent quality was forged under great secrecy at Wally Heider Studios in Hollywood, where the group imposed a strict no-visitors policy while tracking with engineer Bill Halverson. The music from those intense sessions helped define an era, delivering some of CSN’s most legendary tracks like “Suite: Judy Blue Eyes,” “Long Time Gone,” and “Marrakesh Express.” A few weeks after the album was released, the trio took these songs to the stage for their historic live debut at Woodstock, performing for half a million people.

After peaking at #6 on the Billboard 200, CROSBY, STILLS & NASH went on to sell over four million copies in the U.S., and in 1970, helped the trio win the GRAMMY® Award for Best New Artist. The album was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1999 and ranks among Rolling Stone’s list of “The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.”

ABOUT REEL-TO-REEL
Once the gold standard for serious listeners, reel-to-reel delivers studio-quality sound — bringing the master tape experience into your home.

Each Reel-to-Reel title is duplicated in real time from a 1:1 copy of the original flat analog master tape, faithfully reflecting the source. The result is a master-quality listening experience that captures the full dynamics of the recording without the surface noise or groove wear of vinyl. Produced to the IEC standard on premium RTM LPR90 tape stock and housed on 10.5-inch metal reels, these releases are designed for exceptional longevity when stored in a cool, clean place away from magnetic fields.

These 15 i.p.s. half-track 1/4" reel-to-reel tapes are produced to the IEC equalization standard on premium RTM LPR90 tape stock and housed on 10.5" metal reels. These releases are designed for exceptional longevity when stored in a cool, clean place away from magnetic fields.

Originating in Germany in 1928, the reel-to-reel recording process produces pristine sound. It has been favored by audiophiles and musicians since its commercial debut in the late 1940s, with pioneers like Jack Mullin and Ampex introducing this format to singer Bing Crosby. The magnetic tape format gave musicians the ability to re-record, erase, and edit their recordings—features that had not been available before.

Reel-to-Reel builds on Rhino High Fidelity’s dedication to premium sound, pairing essential albums with the unrivaled warmth of reel-to-reel. Celebrating the enduring appeal of analog sound, the series offers collectors a format that preserves music exactly as it was meant to be heard.

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