Definitive Audiophile pressings

[Russ I]

so when will we talk about this clarity elephant in the room

Jethro Tull-Aqualung-UHQR Vinyl Record|Acoustic Sounds

Acoustic Sounds Audiophile Vinyl Records

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Haha! I posted about this in the pre-order thread last night. Tempting, but when did I ever starting thinking it could be okay to spend $125 on a record? I'm hoping to be able to put it out of my mind long enough that it sells out.

 

[LeeVing]

so when will we talk about this clarity elephant in the room

Jethro Tull-Aqualung-UHQR Vinyl Record|Acoustic Sounds

Acoustic Sounds Audiophile Vinyl Records

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I'd love to see a $40 option just to have this cut on 45 RPM

 

[Mather]

Yes, like... sure I want this. But it's just getting stupid. In fact it's BEEN stupid for a few years now. It's not okay to be spending $150+ on a new record, because it comes in a two dollar box and sounds a little bit better than the $25 Optimal pressed version of the same record.

OKAY FINE YES OPTIMAL SUCKS BUT STILL NO

 

[The Denmarkian Wonder]

For anyone outside the US who have ordered from Acoustic Sounds, how does it work? Do you have to commit to the order before they tell you the shipping cost? Is the shipping cost reasonable or nuts like MMJ?

 

[bdm105]

Since I'm going to selll the VMP version of Let it Bleed what's a great sounding copy in the $50 or under range, preferably less than $30

 

[kafunis]

I haven't ordered from them for a few years, but I seem to remember that you could get an email with postage cost from them before finalising order, probably not a lot of help, but have a look as you go .

For anyone outside the US who have ordered from Acoustic Sounds, how does it work? Do you have to commit to the order before they tell you the shipping cost? Is the shipping cost reasonable or nuts like MMJ?

 

[bdm105]

Also is the MoFi Dark Side of the Moon considered the best? I could possibly get one in a trade.

 

[kafunis]

Rolling Stones - Let It Bleed

View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 2003 Vinyl release of "Let It Bleed" on Discogs.

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Since I'm going to selll the VMP version of Let it Bleed what's a great sounding copy in the $50 or under range, preferably less than $30

 

[kafunis]

Not sure, but I know that a lot of the earlier MOFI like The Stones and Beatles don't sound that great . Mofi is hit and miss, not everything is the Best ,

Also is the MoFi Dark Side of the Moon considered the best? I could possibly get one in a trade.

 

[marshall]

Also is the MoFi Dark Side of the Moon considered the best? I could possibly get one in a trade.

No. Those early 80s MOFI are not like the new ones. It"s good but I sold mine in favor of the recent remaster which is much cheaper and sounds better imo.

 

[marshall]

Since I'm going to selll the VMP version of Let it Bleed what's a great sounding copy in the $50 or under range, preferably less than $30

The 2019 standard black remaster sounds better than the coke bottle VMP. The lacquer was cut half speed mastered at Abbey Road Studios. Sounds great.

 

[marshall]

so when will we talk about this clarity elephant in the room

Jethro Tull-Aqualung-UHQR Vinyl Record|Acoustic Sounds

Acoustic Sounds Audiophile Vinyl Records

store.acousticsounds.com

This tempts me. I really like the Steven Wilson remix though so I think I"m good.

 

[dhodo]

Since I'm going to selll the VMP version of Let it Bleed what's a great sounding copy in the $50 or under range, preferably less than $30

Rolling Stones - Let It Bleed

View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 2003 Vinyl release of "Let It Bleed" on Discogs.

www.discogs.com

Yep, here is the US version, not sure where you're from.

Rolling Stones - Let It Bleed

View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 2003 Vinyl release of "Let It Bleed" on Discogs.

www.discogs.com

And the clear.

The Rolling Stones - Let It Bleed

View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 2003 Vinyl release of "Let It Bleed" on Discogs.

www.discogs.com

The 2013 "clearly classics" version is also great and I believe sourced from the same Bob Ludwig mastering. Some people had pressing issues (GZ) but mine plays great.

Rolling Stones - Let It Bleed

View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 2013 Vinyl release of "Let It Bleed" on Discogs.

www.discogs.com

 

[AnthonyI]

This tempts me. I really like the Steven Wilson remix though so I think I"m good.

No Buy rest of the year is helping me pass on this one...........I have the Wilson mix on my list, but this looks to be pretty solid as well. We'll have to wait on it, BE STRONG, lol

 

[marshall]

No Buy rest of the year is helping me pass on this one...........I have the Wilson mix on my list, but this looks to be pretty solid as well. We'll have to wait on it, BE STRONG, lol

I literally grew up on this album...I just want to HEAR this pressing. Not sure I need to own it. I still have my dad's original press which is basically worn out and I've had a number of upgrades. The Wilson remix is killer. Blows away the original. I can't imagine what this AP pressing would sound like.

 

[Nee Lewman]

No Buy rest of the year is helping me pass on this one...........I have the Wilson mix on my list, but this looks to be pretty solid as well. We'll have to wait on it, BE STRONG, lol

The real question - is @HiFi Guy getting it?

 

[Russ I]

I literally grew up on this album...I just want to HEAR this pressing. Not sure I need to own it. I still have my dad's original press which is basically worn out and I've had a number of upgrades. The Wilson remix is killer. Blows away the original. I can't imagine what this AP pressing would sound like.

This one's in my DNA also. I've had a lot of copies and agree the Wilson mix is fantastic. The UHQR is tempting, but I have to just keep telling myself I cannot and will not rationalize $125 for the possibility I can crank it a little louder and hear it a little better (Plus, if I did, I'd have to upgrade my air guitar, and that's yet another expense I'd rather avoid .)

 

[TCell]

For anyone outside the US who have ordered from Acoustic Sounds, how does it work? Do you have to commit to the order before they tell you the shipping cost? Is the shipping cost reasonable or nuts like MMJ?

Expensive AF. I ordered 8 albums from Acoustic Sounds in July and it was $80 USD to Canada.

Sent FedEx, so I had to pay duty in advance rather than CoD.

On a positive note, the box was extremely well packed, and their CS were super helpful.

 

[AnthonyI]

The real question - is @HiFi Guy getting it?

I've actually been meaning to ask him, but keep forgetting, lol

 

[AnthonyI]

On a positive note, the box was extremely well packed, and their CS were super helpful.

They have this part on lockdown, no questions asked.