Definitive Audiophile pressings

[Mather]

Lol I was about to post this.

I have the Muddy and Trinity. Both superb!

Isn't a MOFI supposed to put out a one step of Folk Singer?

Honestly, for the price difference is grab the AP and never look back.

Agreed they're both fantastic, I only have the 33 Folk Singer but it's so good I don't think I need the 45.

I'm still blown away by Trinity Session and the fact that it was recorded with the whole band huddled around a single mic hooked up to a Betamax video cassette deck connected to a digital/analog converter. Bonkers.

 

[dansomeone]

Agreed they're both fantastic, I only have the 33 Folk Singer but it's so good I don't think I need the 45.

But how can you know without hearing for yourself?

 

[Russ I]

whatcha gettin?

The Trinity Session! Somehow I don't even have a beater copy of this album. I guess it came out at a time when I was starting to buy CD's instead of vinyl. What the hell was I thinking .

 

[Mather]

But how can you know without hearing for yourself?

Stop iiiiiit.

 

[Sonicpharmacist]

The Trinity Session! Somehow I don't even have a beater copy of this album. I guess it came out at a time when I was starting to buy CD's instead of vinyl. What the hell was I thinking .

Great album and an fantastic pressing! Misguided Angel gives me chills every time.

 

[dansomeone]

Stop iiiiiit.

I mean, they didn't even bother making inferior 33 versions of the Doors LPs, and everyone knows those 45s make the music your special friend.

 

[Mather]

I mean, they didn't even bother making inferior 33 versions of the Doors LPs, and everyone knows those 45s let it roll baby roll.

what did I ever do to you

 

[yukbon]

But how can you know without hearing for yourself?

 

[dansomeone]

what did I ever do to you

Oh wait, I forgot you pif internationally, not domestically. Nevermind, carry on.

 

[markmck79]

whatcha gettin?

I decided to pickup the Hobson Archive Set 2. All of it. Seemed like a smashing deal...

 

[Mather]

Oh wait, I forgot you pif internationally, not domestically. Nevermind, carry on.

Hahaha actually I do PIF domestically too. But the international thread needs as many members as possible so I tend to mostly stay there...

 

[dansomeone]

I decided to pickup the Hobson Archive Set 2. All of it. Seemed like a smashing deal...

No Hobson's choice there, amirite? Heh heh, ... ... Were those audiophiles supposed to be at this show?

 

[markmck79]

No Hobson's choice there, amirite? Heh heh, ... ... Were those audiophiles supposed to be at this show?

With AS’ recent lack of sales and pricing philosophy it might have been the ”Classic” example of Hobson’s choice... (oh, the fun puns to be had...)

 

[The Denmarkian Wonder]

Gang - are there any Acoustic Sounds coupons floating around? Are they one of those places that never does them? Prices seem to be pretty good as is.

I was hoping they would have an easter sale but that seems less and less likely.

 

[jamieanderson1968]

Anyone got opinions on recent pressings of Roxy Music's first 3 or 4 records? Looks like all the recent presses were Abbey Road 1/2 speeds, but all pressed at GZ. Before that, the last round (2009ish) were pressed at Rainbo. I might need to go for OGs instead.

 

[mitchwagz]

Anyone got opinions on recent pressings of Roxy Music's first 3 or 4 records? Looks like all the recent presses were Abbey Road 1/2 speeds, but all pressed at GZ. Before that, the last round (2009ish) were pressed at Rainbo. I might need to go for OGs instead.

The most recent clear self titled was pretty good, but was the Stephen Wilson mix. So I’m assuming the half speeds are all pretty good too. I’m not sure any release sounds fantastic for the debut though. I had a US white label promo and the Stephen Wilson sounded better to me. It includes Virginia Plain that the original UK release did not have. Otherwise, if you want original pressings, I think OG pink rim islands are pretty well received. I have pink rims for For Your Pleasure, Stranded and Country Life and they all sound great. A handful were cut by George Piros in the US and can be had for quite cheap too. I had the censored cover Country Life cut by him for a long time and it was good. Their best sounding album is Avalon though. That one gets audiophile level.

 

[mitchwagz]

The most recent clear self titled was pretty good, but was the Stephen Wilson mix. So I’m assuming the half speeds are all pretty good too. I’m not sure any release sounds fantastic for the debut though. I had a US white label promo and the Stephen Wilson sounded better to me. It includes Virginia Plain that the original UK release did not have. Otherwise, if you want original pressings, I think OG pink rim islands are pretty well received. I have pink rims for For Your Pleasure, Stranded and Country Life and they all sound great. A handful were cut by George Piros in the US and can be had for quite cheap too. I had the censored cover Country Life cut by him for a long time and it was good. Their best sounding album is Avalon though. That one gets audiophile level.

*Steven Wilson

 

[MikeH]

After my haul yesterday from AS, I’m one step closer to joining the Boom Boom Century Club! At 99....what should be my 100th?!

 

[MikeH]

Also any recommendations on best sounding copy of Some Girls by the stones?

 

[Joe Mac]

Also any recommendations on best sounding copy of Some Girls by the stones?

Probably an OG or last years individuals or the box set that they were originally mastered for.. Again like all stones it’s never going to be audiophile.