Definitive Audiophile pressings

[TenderLovingKiller®]

Don’t be such a fanny

 

[Nee Lewman]

What the fuck did I do to the thread?

 

[Nee Lewman]

I read the wiki for you guys. Iommi made the riff. Ozzy was like that sounds like an iron bloke walking around with a big iron blade. Everyone decided iron bloke didn’t have the right ring to it. Lyrics were written all sci fi because that’s what Butler liked.

 

[ranbalam]

I think I need a great version of Candy-O, my used copy doesn't do it justice. Leaning to the Rhino HiFi over the MoFi based on what @snoops posted. Looks like it's in stock...

 

[Nee Lewman]

I think I need a great version of Candy-O, my used copy doesn't do it justice. Leaning to the Rhino HiFi over the MoFi based on what @snoops posted. Looks like it's in stock...

I’ve never heard the mofi but the rhino easily smoked my original pressing.

 

[MikeH]

I think I need a great version of Candy-O, my used copy doesn't do it justice. Leaning to the Rhino HiFi over the MoFi based on what @snoops posted. Looks like it's in stock...

so far i think both Rhino HiFi Cars albums were better than the MoFis.

 

[Joe Mac]

What the fuck did I do to the thread?

Sprinkled it with your unique talents?

 

[Mather]

The Wizard is also a song about, Gandalf. Which will surprise no one as it seems like 75% of all rock tunes in the early 70s were written about LOTR.

 

[Turbo]

so far i think both Rhino HiFi Cars albums were better than the MoFis.

Definitely. I sold both of those MOFI's once I got the Rhino HiFi's.

 

[Nee Lewman]

The Wizard is also a song about, Gandalf. Which will surprise no one as it seems like 75% of all rock tunes in the early 70s were written about LOTR.

The other 25% are by Aerosmith (and as such I assume they were and are illiterate)

 

[Turbo]

The other 25% are by Aerosmith (and as such I assume they were and are illiterate)

Didn't they write a song called Lord of the Thighs? That has to be about those dirty little hobbits, no?

 

[Jbraswell]

Just settling into listening to the new RHF.

Devo sounds really cool. No other copies to compare but definitely happy with it.
This album does well with the detail KG brings.



The Sabbath is really good but my '76 German copy just jams a lot more. I think the UK tapes just might be better. Geezer's bass sounds like a beast on the older copy. Tony's guitar also has a more natural tone. Glad to have both but I would let go of the RHF if I had to pick.

 

[D Jilla]

Originally it was referred to as Iron Bloke by the band.

Aluminium Bloke, actually. Let’s just say the original needed a lot of workshopping.

 

[Mather]

Just picked up the 2021 Stooges Fun House pressed at Optimal. This absolutely smokes the Rhino, I'm shocked. Sounds like a different record. $29 too. Yes please and thank you.

 

[Hemotep]

Just picked up the 2021 Stooges Fun House pressed at Optimal. This absolutely smokes the Rhino, I'm shocked. Sounds like a different record. $29 too. Yes please and thank you.

Can you link me the discogs for this one so I can check it out.

 

[Mather]

Can you link me the discogs for this one so I can check it out.

For sure. But it's the same barcode as the wide release Rhino. So you gotta look for the "Made in Germany" sticker on the back and no big Rhino promo sticker on the front... The barcode won't tell the whole story.

www.discogs.com/release/19621969-The-Stooges-Fun-House

 

[Ghost]

Anyone have a bead on what the best New York Dolls - S/T press would be? Disclaimer I have not checked Discogs yet, just seeing if y’all already know

 

[Jbraswell]

Also, this is the absolute joy of the hobby and this forum. Best local record shop on the planet — even for the things that you just go, wait, what? Oh. Wow. I didn’t get that… but I do now.

Edit: and holy heck, the Wizard

The Wizard is a perfect example of what vinyl can bring to the table.
That harmonica sends it!

 

[jamieanderson1968]

For sure. But it's the same barcode as the wide release Rhino. So you gotta look for the "Made in Germany" sticker on the back and no big Rhino promo sticker on the front... The barcode won't tell the whole story.

www.discogs.com/release/19621969-The-Stooges-Fun-House

Good piece of info to file away next time I am in an actual record store. Be interesting to compare it to my reissue from 82

https://www.discogs.com/release/7508464-The-Stooges-Fun-House

 

[notjhill]

Just settling into listening to the new RHF.

Devo sounds really cool. No other copies to compare but definitely happy with it.
This album does well with the detail KG brings.



The Sabbath is really good but my '76 German copy just jams a lot more. I think the UK tapes just might be better. Geezer's bass sounds like a beast on the older copy. Tony's guitar also has a more natural tone. Glad to have both but I would let go of the RHF if I had to pick.

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My thoughts exactly,