NOT the Definitive Audiophile pressing, but the really, really nice pressing thread.

[Turbo]

So this pressing of the new Depeche Mode LP is extremely nice. Pressed at RTI and fabulous.

Depeche Mode - Memento Mori

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Stay away from the colour versions. They come from GZ and have a very noticeably less detailed sound. Even had my 14 year old confirm the difference in a blind A/B test. Without counting the worst noise floor and random pops. I returned my colored copy.

 

[Turbo]

I've got another recent release for this thread. The full "Angels And Queens" by Gabriels. This is the 2xLP version (33 rpm).

Pressed at Optimal. Records were a bit warped when I got them but that's fixed. This pressing is really good - dynamic, great soundstage and the bass just thumps. Plus the vinyl is as quiet as the Rhino Hi-Fidelity stuff that Optimal did.

Gabriels - Angels & Queens

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[Turbo]

Another recent release that sounds really really great. This one just engulfs my listening space when I put it on.

The pressing to get is the 2x45prm version. The run-outs indicate this was cut at Sterling by Joe-Nino Hernes and pressed at Optimal.

Yves Tumor - Praise A Lord Who Chews But Which Does Not Consume; (Or Simply, Hot Between Worlds)

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[Kris]

Does anyone have either of these copies of Roberta Flack's "First Take" or know of any other good (not so expensive) versions? I have an OG that had great mastering but is a bit worn.

Run Out Groove

Roberta Flack - First Take

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Rhino standard

Roberta Flack - First Take

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For anyone interested in more Roberta, the new Roberta Flack “Lost Tapes” vinyl contains most of the songs from the bonus cd of the runout groove press.

Now all I need is a clean copy of “Chapter Two”.

 

[MikeH]

For anyone interested in more Roberta, the new Roberta Flack “Lost Tapes” vinyl contains most of the songs from the bonus cd of the runout groove press.

Now all I need is a clean copy of “Chapter Two”.

The lost tapes vinyl is real good!

 

[Turbo]

This new release sounds phenomenal. This is the 2nd press on black vinyl, numbered /300. Each sleeve is screen-printed. And the sound is just about audiophile quality. Not sure where this was pressed - comes in an RTI bag but there are no RTI markings in the deadwax. Only inscription other than the catalogue number is an hand-etched "waxxy".

For fans of power-pop - riyl Matthew Sweet.

https://www.discogs.com/release/30477602-Liquid-Mike-Paul-Bunyans-Slingshot

 

[TenderLovingKiller®]

This new release sounds phenomenal. This is the 2nd press on black vinyl, numbered /300. Each sleeve is screen-printed. And the sound is just about audiophile quality. Not sure where this was pressed - comes in an RTI bag but there are no RTI markings in the deadwax. Only inscription other than the catalogue number is an hand-etched "waxxy".

For fans of power-pop - riyl Matthew Sweet.

https://www.discogs.com/release/30477602-Liquid-Mike-Paul-Bunyans-Slingshot

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There previous album is of the same quality also.