...with fingers crossed for an optimistic amicable outcome....

But please let's not lose sight of the fact that it is still vitally important
to prioritise salvaging as many useable master tapes [and multitracks]
as posssible for optimum quality pro standard digital transfer purposes.

Vinyl transfer should only really be considered a last resort.

As I've emphasised on other 'Dave Bulmer' threads,
vinyl transfer is an art in itself requiring ideally mint copies
of the earliest pressed LPs from the original fresh stamping plates.

Pro mastering studios, and even internet blog 'pirate' vinyl rippers, use LP playback and digital encoding facilities
far superior to the average domestic Hi Fi record deck and USB audio interface.,
to squeeze every last subtle detail from the vinyl tracks...

Obviously cost would be a deciding factor, but at the same time much more is possible on low budgets
than many enthusiasts realise...

That CD I Purchased of "Bright Phoebus" from a Bulmer Amazon shop,
sounded ok on first impression,
but closer listening revealed horrible distortions on the dynamic peaks
of Lal Waterson's voice;
indicating serious deficiencies in the digital transfer,
perhaps either poor condition tape, or amateurish transfer from worn vinyl....???

These recordings deserve much better preservation & archiving.

I just want to get a chance to hear some of these recordings I've read so much about.

A well curated free download archive site would be a dream
[where are lottery grants when most needed..???]

It's so sad Ralph Jordan is no longer with us to advise.

[imho as an ex audio visual technician for a city museum and social history projects]