Definitive Audiophile pressings

[MikeH]

Copper plated in gold is $800
Copper plated in silver is 450

According to links @Twentytwo posted in the preorder thread

So the gold one is probably:
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[MikeH]

(Pre Order) Anthony Wilson - Hackensack West - Cohearent Records LP

Release Date: March 2024 180-gram LP, pressed at RTI Deluxe tip-on gatefold jacket AAA vinyl release Produced by Joe Harley Follow-up album recorded by award-winning mastering engineer Kevin Gray's new record label! Recorded all-analog/all-tube at Gray's new studio, Cohearent Recording, for...

www.theingroove.com

boomboom alert!

 

[tvham]

Copper plated in gold is $800
Copper plated in silver is 450

According to links @Twentytwo posted in the preorder thread

So the gold one is probably:
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They need to step off of that ledge with those prices

 

[Nee Lewman]

They need to step off of that ledge with those prices

I thought they had? Lol

 

[MikeH]

I forget—what’s the consensus on VG+ media from record city?

 

[Andy]

On the whole very good, I’m sure I’ve had some NM not as good as the VG+ and vice versa

 

[Hemotep]

Ok, so this is not really audiophile, but I don't know where else to talk about it. So I picked up the VMP Madlib Shades of Blue although I already have the Blue Notes Classics. Figured why not while I'm subscribed (I won't renew after this month). All the talk about the mastering being different and VMP's sounding "more hip-hop" was intriguing.

I'll definitely agree on the VMP being more "hip-hop". Anyway, I'm completely torn. I don't know what I expected, but I think I prefer the Blue Note Classics. I played the VMP first and really liked it. Then I tossed the Classics back on and it's so much more open. It's a bit of a toss-up because they're essentially both good, but the extra separation and crispiness in the highs on the Classics, I really like. I also expected the VMP to be more bassy, but I can barely tell a difference between the two on my system. Maybe the bass is more pronounced on the VMP, but the Classics is no slouch and the bass is definitely tighter. Oh, the vinyl pressing is better on the Classics too. The groove noise is more silent, and yes I know there are tons of crackle in the samples, but the Optimal pressing is quieter.

Anyway, upshot both good. Probably matter of preference. I think I like the Classics more, but I'm still debating. Definitely different though.

I agree on your review. I have both, but the Classics gets the edge for me.

 

[Hemotep]

I forget—what’s the consensus on VG+ media from record city?

It's more of a gamble than the Ex, but I've gotten several VG+ that with a clean have zero issues and some that are noisy regardless.

 

[MikeH]

since i'm too lazy to look, do we assume that the new Smile album will have a different pressing for the EU/UK than US? Did they do that on the last one?

 

[zdkaiser]

since i'm too lazy to look, do we assume that the new Smile album will have a different pressing for the EU/UK than US? Did they do that on the last one?

Yeah, I haven't preordered this one yet for this exact reason. Bet EU/UK will get Optimal pressings and US will get URP.

Edit: USA Canada pressings are MRP. It's listed on Discogs.

 

[MikeH]

Yeah, I haven't preordered this one yet for this exact reason. Bet EU/UK will get Optimal pressings and US will get URP.

Edit: USA Canada pressings are MRP. It's listed on Discogs.

JPC here I come!

 

[zdkaiser]

JPC here I come!

Dont you want that Japanese Obi strip though?

 

[MikeH]

Dont you want that Japanese Obi strip though?

 

[Portland Sheriff]

Dont you want that Japanese Obi strip though?

One of the best things about converting our fireplace to gas is I no longer seek out obi strips, They were really expensive compared to other kindling.

 

[zdkaiser]

One of the best things about converting our fireplace to gas is I no longer seek out obi strips, They were really expensive compared to other kindling.

If you would have saved them, your local record shop would have paid you 2 cents more on the dollar when you trade them in.

 

[MikeH]

One of the best things about converting our fireplace to gas is I no longer seek out obi strips, They were really expensive compared to other kindling.

There are very few I’d pay more for on an album…

 

[Turbo]

Television hot take - the Rhino HiFi is a slight evolution from my Chris Bellman 2012 Rhino, with basically what I hear as increased instrument separation. That clears up the bass (the CB already boosted the bass) to make it more discernable and also makes the highs and mids a little less harsh to my ears than the CB. Sounds fantastic when I crank up the volume.

 

[Portland Sheriff]

There are very few I’d pay more for on an album…

I’ve mentioned this before, but I seek out Japanese pressings without the obi’s bc of the price difference, especially for certain sellers who discount heavily for “no obi,” And I remove all obi strips that I do have, all sitting in a pile on a shelf.

 

[Mather]

One of the best things about converting our fireplace to gas is I no longer seek out obi strips, They were really expensive compared to other kindling.

you monster

 

[Joe Mac]

I’ve mentioned this before, but I seek out Japanese pressings without the obi’s bc of the price difference, especially for certain sellers who discount heavily for “no obi,” And I remove all obi strips that I do have, all sitting in a pile on a shelf.

Exactly the same. I see no reason to keep a record company flyer.