Best cd version of Running Man (Ray Russell)

[ozric75]

Hi folks,

Any advise of the sound of the different cd editions of this album?

At least, I know 4 different version.

Repertoire 4471-WP CD (1988)
WorldWide Records SPM-WWR-CD-005 (1993)
Angel Air Records SJPCD 199 CD (2005)
Japanese mini lp AIR MAIL (I suppose the sound will be crap)

Thanks in advance,

Alex

[ozric75]

Does anyone know which cd edition is better? Angel Air or old Repertoire?

[Scrotum Scissor]

I used to have the Repertoire version, and at least it sounded way better than the Akarma vinyl boot I bought after having sold the CD. Never heard any other CD rendition, though.

Funny; I was actually thinking about this record earlier this afternoon. It's quite good musically, but as a general artistic statement it is outright interesting. Very few others would think of merging Procol'ish proto-progressive tunes and raw, rabid free jazz trackings. Very peculiar, but then again Mr. Russell is something else altogether. I always liked his work and approach, and I must pull this one out again soon.