Definitive Audiophile pressings

[RHANDMJ]

That is what I love about this site, generally the most genial forum around.

10-4 on that friend.

 

[tvham]

Back on topic - who has heard the new Blue Train reissues, and will I be satisfied with the mono or will I have to double dip with the stereo as well?

 

[Russ I]

Back on topic - who has heard the new Blue Train reissues, and will I be satisfied with the mono or will I have to double dip with the stereo as well?

I haven’t heard the new stereo reissue; it’s on its way to me. But I just got a 1977 Japan King Record Co. stereo Blue Train and it sounds great, so that new one could be hard to resist.

 

[Mather]

Also, anyone have hands on the new Animals remix? Or know who's pressing it? I'm assuming Optimal

 

[Mather]

Oh also my "Ass climbing contest" Google alert went off? When does it start and how many entries can I get? I'm like, really good at it you guys.

 

[Hemotep]

Also, anyone have hands on the new Animals remix? Or know who's pressing it? I'm assuming Optimal

Spun it this morning but didn't look at the details.

 

[Sonicpharmacist]

Spun it this morning but didn't look at the details.

I’m (no so) patiently waiting for mine. It’s my favorite PF record, so I am HYPED!

 

[tvham]

I haven’t heard the new stereo reissue; it’s on its way to me. But I just got a 1977 Japan King Record Co. stereo Blue Train and it sounds great, so that new one could be hard to resist.

I have that 1977 Japanese stereo version, too! So for now I only bought the mono version...I need someone to tell me the extra tracks and book in the new stereo release aren't that special.

 

[Mather]

Spun it this morning but didn't look at the details.

Aaaaand?

 

[kafunis]

Aaaaand?

he didn't look at the details .

 

[Mather]

he didn't look at the details .

But how did it SOUUUUUUND

 

[kafunis]

But how did it SOUUUUUUND

He didn't LISTEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEN to the details .

 

[Sonicpharmacist]

But how did it SOUUUUUUND

He didn't LISTEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEN to the details .

Look, don’t make me sic Blueberry after you two

 

[zdkaiser]

Oh also my "Ass climbing contest" Google alert went off? When does it start and how many entries can I get? I'm like, really good at it you guys.

I misspoke. What was originally being recommended was more of a large/small intestine, duodenum climb, with a short swim through the stomach and then a near vertical esophegeal ascent into the dental cavity.

Limited ass climbing involved.

 

[Hemotep]

Aaaaand?

A little crackle on Pigs On The Wing 1, and a couple pops on Sheep. But neither was that bad and I'm hoping a better cleaning will clear it up. I was working so didn't do the closest listen, but I remember at a point in Dogs thinking the vocals sounded a bit muddy. I don't remember thinking that throughout it as a whole though, so I really need to do a closer listen tonight or tomorrow where I'm focused on it.

 

[TenderLovingKiller®]

Like many, I would love to have audiophile Steely Dan pressings but not at $170/pop with taxes and shipping. And to think that I felt exorbitant buying the 40 year old MFSL Aja in great condition for $100 shipped.

Turns out that was a value play.

 

[TenderLovingKiller®]

I swear this thread is becoming a Hoff magnet. It feels like I’m gunna have everyone other than you and the night guy on ignore before too long Mike…

now, my feelings are hurt.

 

[TenderLovingKiller®]

Question: Is Steely Dan a downscale Jimmy Buffet or an upscale Doobie Brothers? Back in the day, we couldn't agree on which.

The Dan are both the Classy Doobes and a LA Buffet.

 

[TenderLovingKiller®]

Censorship is rubbish. Punish all you want but leave the post up as an eternal reminder of exactly who he is.

and for me. I was busy and missed all the fun.

 

[Diaper Baby Escape Plan]

Oh also my "Ass climbing contest" Google alert went off? When does it start and how many entries can I get? I'm like, really good at it you guys.

Right?! I'm late to the party so I don't know the context but I am interested in the contest.

Also does entry include gear or do we need to bring our own? Now, I feel more comfortable using my own, but clean up is a pain in the ass (pun intended) so I don't mind loaner gear.