Definitive Audiophile pressings

[Mather]

Ok so, 10th Anniversary Press vs the new 45 Madvillainy. I honestly think the 10th sounds quite good, and they both have the same track listing per side, which speaks to how much space they allowed per track on the 33. The dead wax really isn't much different between the two. Really good highs and bass on the 33. That being said the 45 is better. Much wider stage and just has more going on, more separation, every little part grabs your attention more than the 33. But it's not night and day at all and I think this would be very dependent on individual systems. That being said if your copy isn't the 10th Anny and it sucks, this will kill it.

Oh also FAR nicer jacket. Thick stock tip on gatefold.

 

[Mather]

While I'm at it. The Martina Topley Bird Quixotic pressing from last year absolutely belongs on here. Incredible sound, even though Pallas did their best to fuck it up. I hate new Pallas, they are shite.

 

[TenderLovingKiller®]

Oh also FAR nicer jacket. Thick stock tip on gatefold.

I have a 2016 RTI pressing which sounds good to my ears but I will probably grab this primarily for the jacket upgrade, any fidelity gains are icing on the cake.

 

[Mather]

I have a 2016 RTI pressing which sounds good to my ears but I will probably grab this primarily for the jacket upgrade, any fidelity gains are icing on the cake.

Yeah and honestly the price isn't bad. I got it for $51 CAD which is about $35 USD.

 

[Andy]

Oh also FAR nicer jacket. Thick stock tip on gatefold.

I have an original UK pressing. I didn’t care for my records the way I do now back then but still good. I’m tempted to get this to see how at compares. Such a great album.

 

[MikeH]

I'm behind the times...is Rhino Reserve Rhino HiFi just without the Stoughton gatefold jackets and the other "premium" visual schtuff, so it's a lower price point?

Pretty much. Think of it as blue note classic vs tone poet

 

[Andy]

I see lots of Bob Marley titles are getting the UHQR treatment. Seem to remember pretty good reviews from people on here for the previous titles.

Bob Marley Analogue Productions UHQR|Acoustic Sounds

Acoustic Sounds Audiophile Vinyl Records

store.acousticsounds.com

 

[MikeH]

I see lots of Bob Marley titles are getting the UHQR treatment. Seem to remember pretty good reviews from people on here for the previous titles.

Bob Marley Analogue Productions UHQR|Acoustic Sounds

Acoustic Sounds Audiophile Vinyl Records

store.acousticsounds.com

there was some convo here about it yesterday. Mostly @Mather cursing at Chad for only doing UHQRs then buying them all

 

[Andy]

there was some convo here about it yesterday. Mostly @Mather cursing at Chad for only doing UHQRs then buying them all

I see there are a couple of standard 45 titles. I’d expect them to come out on standard 45 and 33 at some point

 

[MikeH]

I see there are a couple of standard 45 titles. I’d expect them to come out on standard 45 and 33 at some point

They won’t come out as standard 33 or 45 from Chad. Only those 2 titles are 45 and not limited.

 

[Hemotep]

Which again, is a broad category of music that encompassed many subgenres including bands that could be called Punk. Regardless of many purists feelings that Punk died when the Pistols or the Clash broke up… there are plenty of bands like Bad Religion, Rancid, NOFX and yes, even Green Day, that are widely considered part of the music. Punk is also bands like Devo and Talking Heads that have a firmly DIY aesthetic but that meaning has been lost over time and people call them Post Punk or New Wave. Doesn’t make someone who refers to them as Punk wrong. Purists in all genres can get bent. I say this as someone who struggles with Cowboy Carter being country.

Many subgenres... like grunge

 

[djdavedk]

Chad goes to Jamaica.

What a riot.

If you have time to kill, this is a great interview with Joe from Holdfast Records (NJ)

 

[Hemotep]

While I'm at it. The Martina Topley Bird Quixotic pressing from last year absolutely belongs on here. Incredible sound, even though Pallas did their best to fuck it up. I hate new Pallas, they are shite.

Glad you're enjoying that one!

 

[Mather]

there was some convo here about it yesterday. Mostly @Mather cursing at Chad for only doing UHQRs then buying them all

Just for the record, I was just joking I didn't buy any of them and I don't plan on i-PURCHAASSED

Dammit

 

[HayesWeighsIn]

If you have time to kill, this is a great interview with Joe from Holdfast Records (NJ)

Saved this for later - loved their shop, great to still see him at shows. Seller who gets it.

 

[Jbraswell]

Just for the record, I was just joking I didn't buy any of them and I don't plan on i-PURCHAASSED

Dammit

Admit it. You bought the whole subscription

 

[Mather]

Admit it. You bought the whole subscription

I bought the VIP package that includes lunch with Chad where he will eat beef patties with me and wash it down with grapefruit Ting whilst telling me that everyting's "Irie". Also he will have clip on dreads, I've been told it's his new thing.

 

[HayesWeighsIn]

I bought the VIP package that includes lunch with Chad where he will eat beef patties with me and wash it down with grapefruit Ting whilst telling me that everyting's "Irie". Also he will have clip on dreads, I've been told it's his new thing.

Highly recommended, mon!!

 

[Jbraswell]

I bought the VIP package that includes lunch with Chad where he will eat beef patties with me and wash it down with grapefruit Ting whilst telling me that everyting's "Irie". Also he will have clip on dreads, I've been told it's his new thing.

Ah the spliffs and conch package.

You deserve it.

 

[djdavedk]

Saved this for later - loved their shop, great to still see him at shows. Seller who gets it.

Yeah, I have talked with Joe at record shows - really interesting guy. Balls of steel.