The year 2019 marks a specific remastering initiative. Several boutique audiophile labels (HDtracks, Pono, and Qobuz) partnered with Capitol/Universal to rescan the original analog tapes at 96kHz/24-bit before downsampling to standard FLAC. The 2019 editions specifically corrected timing errors found in early 2000s digital transfers, restoring the natural decay of Cole’s piano and the air around Nelson Riddle’s orchestral arrangements.
Music labels and rights holders often revisit their back catalogs to remaster audio for modern playback systems. By 2019, digital restoration technology had advanced significantly, allowing engineers to remove surface noise, clicks, and pops from original vinyl and shellac masters without compromising the "air" or dynamic range of the recording. Nat King Cole - 100 Unforgettable Hits -2019- FLAC
A wild, swing number. Most compressed formats cause the brass section to "clip" (distort) during the shouting chorus. The 2019 FLAC master retains the full, joyful blast of the horns. The year 2019 marks a specific remastering initiative