Precision manufacture
Glass substrateCrystal Disc editions use specialist glass-substrate manufacturing with a precision-formed data layer.
AUDIONAUTES RECORDINGS · MADE IN JAPAN
Crystal Disc CD Collection
Ultimate High-Quality Sound · Undistorted Dynamics · No-Compromise Music Reissues
Explore exceptional performances presented on precision-manufactured glass-substrate compact discs. Discover the music, examine the editions and find your next audiophile reference recording.
THE AUDIOPHILE COLLECTOR’S EDITION
Crystal Disc CDs · The Art of the Physical Master
Discover the AudioNautes Crystal Disc catalogue: individual glass-substrate editions with distinctive presentation, carefully selected music and a focus on the original recording source. Explore the eight releases below for reference information and retailer details.
Master-source focus
Recording provenanceThe original recording and mastering chain are documented edition by edition.
Collectors’ presentation
Limited editionsPremium packaging and edition details vary by release; consult individual product references.
EXPERIENCE OF MASTER SOUND
Crystal Disc Technology
A glass substrate replaces the conventional polycarbonate base, offering exceptional dimensional stability and optical uniformity.
The 2P photopolymerisation technique transfers microscopic pit patterns from a master stamper into a cured resin layer.
A gold reflective coating replaces aluminium in this specialist construction. Standard CD-player compatibility is retained for compatible editions.
Crystal Disc is a physical optical-disc manufacturing method. It does not independently change the CD-standard audio resolution; listening results also depend on mastering, playback equipment and system conditions.
AUDIOPHILE DISCOGRAPHY
The AudioNautes Crystal Disc editions
Album artwork below is stored locally. Some covers use a labelled crop from the supplied Crystal Disc promotional poster; the Venice edition awaits a verified cover. Release descriptions and technical details remain on each edition card.
CRYSTAL DISC · AUDIO CDFull album reference & photographs ↗
Miles Davis — Kind of Blue
A benchmark of modal jazz recorded at Columbia’s 30th Street Studio with John Coltrane, Cannonball Adderley, Bill Evans, Paul Chambers and Jimmy Cobb.
Catalogue: AN-2405-KD
View verified track list (5)
- So What
- Freddie Freeloader
- Blue in Green
- All Blues
- Flamenco Sketches
CRYSTAL DISC · AUDIO CDFull album reference & photographs ↗
Oscar’s Motet Choir — Cantate Domino 50
A reference recording of sacred choral works and traditional seasonal music recorded by Bertil Alving, featuring choir, organ, soloists and the church acoustic.
Catalogue: AN-2616-KD
View verified track list (15)
- Cantate Domino
- Konsert For Orgel, A-Dur
- Advent
- Dotter Sion, Fröjda Dig
- Hosianna Davids Son
- Fröjda Dig, Du Kristi Brud
- Lullaby
- Il Est Né Le Divin Enfant
- Julsång
- Den Signade Dag
- Stille Nacht
- Mariae Wiegenlied
- Jul
- Zither Carol
- White Christmas
CRYSTAL DISC · AUDIO CDFull album reference & photographs ↗
The Dave Brubeck Quartet — Time Out
The celebrated quartet with Paul Desmond, Eugene Wright and Joe Morello, including the iconic Take Five, presented in a Japanese-made glass-disc edition.
Catalogue: AN-2511-KD
View verified track list (7)
- Blue Rondo à la Turk
- Strange Meadow Lark
- Take Five
- Three to Get Ready
- Kathy’s Waltz
- Everybody’s Jumpin’
- Pick Up Sticks
CRYSTAL DISC · AUDIO CD
Stan Getz & João Gilberto — Getz/Gilberto
An intimate meeting of Stan Getz’s tenor saxophone, João Gilberto’s guitar and Astrud Gilberto’s voice, remade as a premium glass-disc collector release.
Catalogue: AN-2617-KD
Exact edition track sequence: please consult the linked product listing.
Full album reference & photographs ↗
CRYSTAL DISC · AUDIO CD
Harry Belafonte — Belafonte at Carnegie Hall
A landmark concert recording, capturing Belafonte’s expressive vocal performance and the spacious ambience of Carnegie Hall.
Catalogue: Reference pending verification
Exact edition track sequence: please consult the linked product listing.
Full album reference & photographs ↗AudioNautes RecordingsVeniceCrystal Disc · Japan
CRYSTAL DISC · AUDIO CD
Georg Solti — Venice
Georg Solti leads the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, in an atmospheric Italian-themed orchestral programme.
Catalogue: Reference pending verification
Exact edition track sequence: please consult the linked product listing.
Full album reference & photographs ↗
CRYSTAL DISC · AUDIO CD
Arne Domnérus — Jazz at the Pawnshop
An audiophile jazz favourite celebrated for its vivid live-club ambience and natural instrumental presence.
Catalogue: Reference pending verification
Exact edition track sequence: please consult the linked product listing.
Full album reference & photographs ↗
CRYSTAL DISC · AUDIO CD
Gregorio Paniagua — La Spagna
An eclectic exploration of Spanish and European early-music traditions under Gregorio Paniagua’s direction.
Catalogue: Reference pending verification
Exact edition track sequence: please consult the linked product listing.
Full album reference & photographs ↗Music worth rediscovering
For international orders, special editions or assistance with availability, contact OpenReelToReel Group or explore the complete Crystal Disc catalogue at The Sound of Tape.
Where to BuyThe Sound of Tape · AudioNautes editions
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Browse the current collection. Album artwork is displayed when provided locally or imported from the catalogue. Each edition links to the retailer for availability and complete specifications.
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