Definitive Audiophile pressings


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Thanks man. I didn't expect audiophile, but I at least wanted to make sure GZ didn't pooch the pressings with noise, swishes and their usual goodies. Not going to lie, it's manly the bling (the extras, the book, the box) that was the main attraction.. having all the albums is the bonus. But I'm going to hold out longer and keep looking for OG's of the records I really want (essentially LPs 1, 2 and 4). My copy of Parallel Lines is great if a tiny bit poppy (only an issue for headphone listening honestly).

I've started doing a comparison. Have to say it's a great box. The covers are really nice, not really heavy Stoughton, but tip on with a gloss sheen. Just listened to self titled and it really grabs you, very clean great sound. I don't have an OG of this just the 2015 re-issue, which sounds like a completely different mastering.

I have an '88 repress of Plastic Letters & a '78 UK press of Parallel Lines to compare. I'll try and get to them at the weekend.
 
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TFW you spin one you haven’t listened to in a REAL long time, drop the needle and go, damn, that is a GREAT master! Check the deadwax and…. 💥💥

True to form with a 00’s Warner press however, side B is just a bit off center! 10” MoFi arm handled it quite nicely. I think these were all pressed at United in those days? I swear their presses were never calibrated properly.
 
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TFW you spin one you haven’t listened to in a REAL long time, drop the needle and go, damn, that is a GREAT master! Check the deadwax and…. 💥💥

True to form with a 00’s Warner press however, side B is just a bit off center! 10” MoFi arm handled it quite nicely. I think these were all pressed at United in those days? I swear their presses were never calibrated properly.
That's some great album art too.
 
Anyone own this one?

It's ok, but not great. The Pieces Iscariot repress sounds incredible, but they just didn't put the same amount of effort into this pressing imo.
 
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