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Some new albums that I've bought via Amazon and Sundazed Records http://www.sundazed.com/ and http://www.facebook.com/sundazed
These were mastered from the original tapes and pressed on heavy thick 160 or 180 gram vinyl. They all sound fantastic and are a huge improvement in sound quality over the original 60's vintage LP's and even some of the CD reissues (no rechanneled stereo or digital noise processing).
The Animals album is a LP they cut for America-only and hasn't been reissued since then.
(BTW this photo will be moved to scraps in a few days)
These were mastered from the original tapes and pressed on heavy thick 160 or 180 gram vinyl. They all sound fantastic and are a huge improvement in sound quality over the original 60's vintage LP's and even some of the CD reissues (no rechanneled stereo or digital noise processing).
The Animals album is a LP they cut for America-only and hasn't been reissued since then.
(BTW this photo will be moved to scraps in a few days)
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That's true, the only album I have that was done from a digital source was the Beach Boys LP. They used the digital master because the analog master had gotten damaged over the years and had to be digitally repaired.
But when I a/b compared to my 60's copy and my 80's reissue album ("Dance Dance Dance" which has 2-3 cuts removed) the new LP has so much more punch and clarity.
But when I a/b compared to my 60's copy and my 80's reissue album ("Dance Dance Dance" which has 2-3 cuts removed) the new LP has so much more punch and clarity.
Sundazed has some good reissues. I have the 2000 LP reissue of the Fendermen's "Mule Skinner Blues" album and I was very impressed with the quality. And yeah, the only thing that sucks about them is the price (atrociously high)
I've seen a few vinyl reissues where the packaging and label is an exact replica of the original issue. Now, that got me pondering, did this distributor/manufacturer have a huge collection of artwork templates and master tapes, and make new pressings of the original albums? I have a couple vinyl reissues of the Mark I lineup of Deep Purple's albums on Tetragrammaton and to tell you the truth, I'm not really sure if they used analog or digital sources. I have the 2000 remasters of all three of Deep Purple's Mark I albums on EMI and to me, the sound quality is almost indistinguishable compared to the vinyl. Do you know anything about the "exact replica" reissues? I think one of the distributors was Scorpio or something.
I've seen a few vinyl reissues where the packaging and label is an exact replica of the original issue. Now, that got me pondering, did this distributor/manufacturer have a huge collection of artwork templates and master tapes, and make new pressings of the original albums? I have a couple vinyl reissues of the Mark I lineup of Deep Purple's albums on Tetragrammaton and to tell you the truth, I'm not really sure if they used analog or digital sources. I have the 2000 remasters of all three of Deep Purple's Mark I albums on EMI and to me, the sound quality is almost indistinguishable compared to the vinyl. Do you know anything about the "exact replica" reissues? I think one of the distributors was Scorpio or something.
I agree about the prices. Some places are really gouging people. Hastings in Longview TX was selling a remastered Pet Sounds on vinyl for $29.99!
But I kind of balance it because many reissue CD's cost around the same price, and most of the Sundazed reissues are very limited edition releases, sometimes around a few thousand or less. I wish they'd find a way to get the price down around $10.00.
As for the Deep Purple, I have no idea about what masters they used. You might want to check the Steve Hoffman forums for info. http://www.stevehoffman.tv/
But I kind of balance it because many reissue CD's cost around the same price, and most of the Sundazed reissues are very limited edition releases, sometimes around a few thousand or less. I wish they'd find a way to get the price down around $10.00.
As for the Deep Purple, I have no idea about what masters they used. You might want to check the Steve Hoffman forums for info. http://www.stevehoffman.tv/
Nice! I have several copies of Pet Sounds
60's Era "Duophonic" LP - Bad fake stereo but my copy is in good shape. And because Capitol only pressed this version in the 60's its starting to rise in collectors price.
80's mono reissue LP - green 80's Capitol label. I pulled it out last year and it didn't sound bad for a budget reissue and for an album I played many times back then.
1990 mono CD - So glad to finally have it on CD then. But its a little dull sounding, because it was processed with "No Noise" noise reduction which reduces the high end.
DCC Goldisc mono CD - Remastered by Steve Hoffman. Since he doesn't like to add EQ or NR its closest to what the master tape sounds like. A little hissy and noisy but brighter
Pet Sounds Box Set CD - with the stereo remix, lots of alternate versions, backing tracks and another remaster of the mono album.
60's Era "Duophonic" LP - Bad fake stereo but my copy is in good shape. And because Capitol only pressed this version in the 60's its starting to rise in collectors price.
80's mono reissue LP - green 80's Capitol label. I pulled it out last year and it didn't sound bad for a budget reissue and for an album I played many times back then.
1990 mono CD - So glad to finally have it on CD then. But its a little dull sounding, because it was processed with "No Noise" noise reduction which reduces the high end.
DCC Goldisc mono CD - Remastered by Steve Hoffman. Since he doesn't like to add EQ or NR its closest to what the master tape sounds like. A little hissy and noisy but brighter
Pet Sounds Box Set CD - with the stereo remix, lots of alternate versions, backing tracks and another remaster of the mono album.
You really should get the Analog Productions remasters. They come in both stereo and mono. But the stereo version has a perfect wide span of the room.
The vocals and music are more up front. Not buried under the reverb without sacrificing the 'wall of sound'. It is still very present. Also, the bottom end is
back. The bass in tracks like "God Only Knows" is slamming. Very smooth thick like it should be. Man, I tell you, I popped this on my system and was totally blown away.
The vocals and music are more up front. Not buried under the reverb without sacrificing the 'wall of sound'. It is still very present. Also, the bottom end is
back. The bass in tracks like "God Only Knows" is slamming. Very smooth thick like it should be. Man, I tell you, I popped this on my system and was totally blown away.
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