Definitive Audiophile pressings

I haven't opened my Revolver box yet, but I will be soon.

To compare, I only have the mono box to compare to the mono in the new set, but from what I hear from various sources, they are the same.

For Stereo, I only have an original US Capitol, Los Angeles pressing and a 1983 Specialty reissue - one that has been my go-to play copy since I got it. To me, this one sounds incredible.
 
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Colonel4Bin said:
How does their ordering work? I have an order there too for the GSH but seems like an “if we have it” kind of thing. Never ordered from them before.
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I have preordered from them in the past with mixed results. I ordered some of those Craftman japanese Three Blind Mice releases and they cancelled two of mine without explanation. But I also preordered the Ian Carr reissues and the Gil Scott Heron and both shipped. I think on preorders they don't charge until shipping (not 100% sure though as I forgot to check last time). They have good packaging and I like them overall as a shop!

@debar22 my GSH shipped this weekend so I can report back if you want on the quality when I get it. Initial reviews on Hoffman are promising though!
 
MikeH said:
I have preordered from them in the past with mixed results. I ordered some of those Craftman japanese Three Blind Mice releases and they cancelled two of mine without explanation. But I also preordered the Ian Carr reissues and the Gil Scott Heron and both shipped. I think on preorders they don't charge until shipping (not 100% sure though as I forgot to check last time). They have good packaging and I like them overall as a shop!

@debar22 my GSH shipped this weekend so I can report back if you want on the quality when I get it. Initial reviews on Hoffman are promising though!
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Mine did ship this weekend too! Very excited to compare this one with the 2014 reissue I have.
 
MikeH said:
I have preordered from them in the past with mixed results. I ordered some of those Craftman japanese Three Blind Mice releases and they cancelled two of mine without explanation. But I also preordered the Ian Carr reissues and the Gil Scott Heron and both shipped. I think on preorders they don't charge until shipping (not 100% sure though as I forgot to check last time). They have good packaging and I like them overall as a shop!

@debar22 my GSH shipped this weekend so I can report back if you want on the quality when I get it. Initial reviews on Hoffman are promising though!
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Thank you! They sold out this weekend, but I don’t think it’ll be too hard to find.
 
MikeH said:
it is a UK import just FYI. I haven't seen it in many other shops in the US yet, although it did just come out. I believe they pressed 2,000 copies but may repress later.
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It’s up on Amazon, so that was my gauge as far as easy availability. But if word of mouth is that it’s a great pressing, it’ll probably dry up quickly.
 
crosspost from represses/restocks thread:

tons of Speakers Corner represses out this month:

Patti Smith - Horses
Warren Zevon - Stand in the Fire
Dr John - Gris Gris
Delaney Bonnie and Friends - To Bonnie From Delaney,
Ornette Coleman - Free Jazz
Miles Davis - Miles Smiles
Santana - Amigos
Antonio Carlos Jobim - Stone Flower
Harry Belafonte - Belafonte at Carnegie Hall
Herbie Hancock - Flood

and a few classical albums as well.
 
MikeH said:
crosspost from represses/restocks thread:

tons of Speakers Corner represses out this month:

Patti Smith - Horses
Warren Zevon - Stand in the Fire
Dr John - Gris Gris
Delaney Bonnie and Friends - To Bonnie From Delaney,
Ornette Coleman - Free Jazz
Miles Davis - Miles Smiles
Santana - Amigos
Antonio Carlos Jobim - Stone Flower
Harry Belafonte - Belafonte at Carnegie Hall
Herbie Hancock - Flood

and a few classical albums as well.
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Is that stone flower any good?
 
mitchwagz said:
Is that stone flower any good?
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i really like it. some people say the ORG is better but i think the ORG is OOP and more expensive. i can try to give my SC pressing another listen this week if you'd like.

edit: i see some bad reviews on discogs but don't remember that being my experience with it. i'm not SUPER familiar with other copies or how it's meant to sound but I remember mine being solid.
 
MikeH said:
i really like it. some people say the ORG is better but i think the ORG is OOP and more expensive. i can try to give my SC pressing another listen this week if you'd like.

edit: i see some bad reviews on discogs but don't remember that being my experience with it. i'm not SUPER familiar with other copies or how it's meant to sound but I remember mine being solid.
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Yeah just saw that too. I’ll probably skip. I have a perfect OG pressing and it sounds quite good. I might have to jump on the Zevon though.
 
MikeH said:
So KG was apparently mistaken when he meant he cut 3 AAA Wipers records for Jackpot….

He meant The Meters 😳
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MikeH said:
I’m more of a meters man myself so I’m excited about the slip up!

Don’t blame him for not remembering—he cut something like 400 albums this year apparently!
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Of course... I just couldn't help poking fun at the apparent lack of perfection, which could, you know, shatter ideals. ;)

I'm also more curious about Meters reissues than Wipers (but both are interesting).
 
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