I'm glad I found this CD set on Amazon. Years ago I bought several LP records on the Tax label from Sweden. When I saw this set on Definitive, I was skeptical, but I took a chance. These recordings have decent sound for 1930s recordings. For those of us who are familiar with 78 rpm records (I love playing mine!) this set is no problem. There is surface noise, but it is not intrusive. In fact, I really enjoy the sound! My Dad turned me on to this music when I was four years old. I'm 65 now, and my Dad wasn't wrong by any means. Buy this set and do 'The Flat Foot Floogie'!