Particle physicists rescue rare vinyl recordings

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Ross Matheson <rdm@orcon.net.zn> writes:

> http://www.newscientist.com/hottop [...] %20Stories
>
> "The researchers have shown that the technique can faithfully restore some
> extremely rare recordings to their former glory, including the 1950
> recording of "Goodnight Irene" by Huddie "Leadbelly" Ledbetter.
>
> The team have released two audio clips (Windows Audio File format) to
> highlight the difference between the recordings before and after the optical
> technique was applied."
>
> (1.59MB & 1.61MB. Dusk and daylight;-)
> --
> RdM

Was it that old? I was born in 57 and remember a recording of that
circa 61. Was there a remake? "Good night, Irene, good night, Irene -
I'll see you in my dreams."
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