Interested in @johnpisme ’s take here as well. I thought the classic was pretty underwhelming. Mastering is good but the pressing is mediocre (but on par with what I expect for a ~$20 record these days). I would assume the MM is much better
Underwhelmed was exactly how I felt. I have to say, though, it wasn't fair. I put the Classic Series on right after the original. That Van Gelder mastering just punches like nothing else. Seems like the Classic is just a bit quieter overall, which may have affected things. I gave it some space before putting the SRX on, but the SRX is for sure better. I'd say the Classic Series is definitely well done and worth the money, though.