I need one for eastern sounds if you have one of those as well!Does anyone need a replacement Jacket for the Craft Coltrane Lush Life one step? I have an extra un-numbered jacket if anyone needs it and wants to cover shipping
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RonDMC
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great question. I usually just ship domestically to US. PM me your shipping info and I will look into it and see if I can get a rough estimate.
RonDMC
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unfortunately I only have an extra coltane. I got one of the non numbered sleeves initially and they shipped me a numbered replacement sleeve.
Just got a couple more Dylan titles through from Japan (Along with Blow Up), I wasn't really expecting these to be AAA, from the master tapes as they are pressed & mastered in Japan. But really liked the Highway 61 pressing from a few years ago, so thought I would give them a go.
Haven't listened to them yet, but had a look at google translate & got this from the Hype sticker. Google doesn't give a perfect translation, but. 'Cutting based on the analogue master' would imply it's AAA. Does anyone have any information about Japanese Dylan, do Columbia /Sony have Back up tapes (or even master tapes) in Japan?
I know 'based' on analogue master could mean from a digital transfer, but seems unusual for a Japan release to mention the analogue master at all
@RHANDMJ I seem to remember you knew something about this?
Haven't listened to them yet, but had a look at google translate & got this from the Hype sticker. Google doesn't give a perfect translation, but. 'Cutting based on the analogue master' would imply it's AAA. Does anyone have any information about Japanese Dylan, do Columbia /Sony have Back up tapes (or even master tapes) in Japan?
I know 'based' on analogue master could mean from a digital transfer, but seems unusual for a Japan release to mention the analogue master at all
@RHANDMJ I seem to remember you knew something about this?
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Oldwhitelincoln11
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I have the Highway 61 off this series. It’s really good. Haven’t compared to a mofi but I enjoy it a lot. Let me know your thoughts on these. I’d be eager to grab them if they are good.
Joe Mac
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Where are you picking these Dylan’s up from? I’m asking for, errrrr, a friend…
For the UK CDJapan is best (could be the best option for your friend). But I have also been using a discogs store in Japan that is HMV Japan; recordshopshibuya. I get charged VAT through Cogs.
I don't think there are many left of Freewheelin & Bringing it all back, you might want to be quick if you want either of those. Blonde on Blonde is on pre-order & being shipped at the end of June.
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Joe Mac
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For the UK CDJapan is best (could be the best option for your friend). But I have also been using a discogs store in Japan that is HMV Japan; recordshopshibuya. I get charged VAT through Cogs.
I don't think there are many left of Freewheelin & Bringing it all back, you might want to be quick if you want either of those. Blonde on Blonde is on pre-order & being shipped at the end of June.
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Now for my, errrr, collea..
… I mean friend, to decide whether he needs these alongside the monos.
Oldwhitelincoln11
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Would love to hear a comparison to the mofi stereo….
Turbo
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I mean this is the answer. You, er your friend, needs these so he can give everyone a comparison of the stereos and monos.
Joe Mac
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Oldwhitelincoln11
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I’m going to compare the HW 61 to the stereo MOFI at a friends tomorrow. I’m hoping it’s close so I can get the Japan BIABH and save on the mofi. I’ll report back tomorrow
I don't have the mofi stereo for either of these. I do have the mofi mono's. I know the mono's are a different beast & they are 45's vs 33 so it's difficult to compare.
I'll need more listening time TBH to give a proper judgement. Initial impressions on Freewheelin, the stereo seems to have more detail than the mofi mono, maybe a little bit bright, but probably just clearer top end . The mono seems to be a little more weighty in the mid, they are both great listens, not sure which I prefer. I need a few full play throughs to give a proper judgement.
Haven't dug out the Mono of Bringing it all back home yet, but I never thought it hung together very well. I was always a bit disappointed I missed out on the mofi stereo. My Initial impression is the Sony Japan stereo sounds great, really pleased.
I would definitely recommend the Sony Japan reissues, don't know if they are better than the mofi's but for the price I think they're worth it. I'm happy to have them. Great packing & presentation.
@Joe Mac I've spend far too much on records recently, I shouldn't let the FOMO play a part. They will probably re press these again at some point, I would say try and get a copy of Bringing it all back home if you were just to get one. The stereo mix is good, Freewheelin' I'd probably be happy with just having the mono.
Joe Mac
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Hahaha! Having just bought two box sets for too much money, one of which is Dylan, I’m definitely a little trigger shy, especially for albums I already own a pressing of, albeit mono…
None of us need multiple pressings of the same album. If the ones you have sound good, stick with them.
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Academy
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But all of us have them - multiple of them.
Jbraswell
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My 1970 release of Bitches Brew finally arrived today.
2 REALLY long weeks from the USPS transit from NY and it looked like a dirty diaper upon arrival. Smelled worse than that if I recall my kids days correctly.
I was mortified to see my NM order hit the door step. I also had a NM AC/DC Ludwig cut included.
Luckily the Cogs seller packed with some good outer protective sleeves and additional cardboard spacing.
Everything turned out great in the end and dodged the postal service shart.
2 REALLY long weeks from the USPS transit from NY and it looked like a dirty diaper upon arrival. Smelled worse than that if I recall my kids days correctly.
I was mortified to see my NM order hit the door step. I also had a NM AC/DC Ludwig cut included.
Luckily the Cogs seller packed with some good outer protective sleeves and additional cardboard spacing.
Everything turned out great in the end and dodged the postal service shart.
Colonel4Bin
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Steely Dan APs have shipped 