Billy Cobham - Stratus -1981- -eac-flac- Jun 2026

A pristine 1981 vinyl rip encoded to FLAC gives you the analog warmth (the natural saturation of the tape and the phono preamp) without the scratches. For those who cannot afford a $200 original pressing of Stratus , the EAC-FLAC rip is the next best thing.

Most torrents and posts labeled "Billy Cobham – Stratus – 1981" are likely needle-drops (vinyl rips) or early Japanese pressings. The EAC flag usually implies a CD source—but the 1981 CD pressing is legendary because it was mastered directly from the analog tape before digital limiting became standard. This specific combination yields a "flat transfer." Billy Cobham - Stratus -1981- -EAC-FLAC-

: Features Mike Stern just as he was joining Miles Davis's band, bringing a raw, rock-edged guitar style. A pristine 1981 vinyl rip encoded to FLAC