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UHQR Jethro Tull - Aqualung

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Posted on September 23, 2020 at 20:04:58
Rockethead26
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 I'm not one for buying these UHQR albums, but I sprung for this one 5 minutes after getting the email notice. Had to have it. Lost my original copy of Aqualung some years ago and have always missed it. I'll find out how good it is in October.

 

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RE: UHQR Jethro Tull - Aqualung, posted on September 24, 2020 at 04:34:55
volunteer
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Location: Louisville, KY
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 Great, great album. I've never heard a copy with great sound.


-Wendell

 

Saw them on that tour, and several others..., posted on September 24, 2020 at 07:53:40
viridian
 ...second only to the Thick As A Brick tour. Excellent on record. Unbelievable in person back in the day. I have to copies of the MoFi, nothing to write home about.

 

RE: UHQR Jethro Tull - Aqualung, posted on September 24, 2020 at 09:48:29
Frank_Locke
 Glad I looked at the board today! I didn't get the email so I was unaware this had gone up for pre-order. Got one. Looking forward to it. The UHQR Axis Bold As Love is incredible. Thanks.

 

Then you should look for...., posted on September 24, 2020 at 12:18:06
EdAInWestOC
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Location: Glen Burnie, MD USA
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 AQUA1 082564616604 - This is the famous 2011 Steve Wilson remix. The upcoming UHQR could be great and the Classic Records 45RPM Red Box Clarity Vinyl reissue (ILPS 9145-45) is certainly also very good. If you want a really good sounding reissue the 2011 S Wilson reissue is the LP to look for.

It was around $20 when new and should be available from lots of sellers. The new UHQR is expensive and the Classic Records reissue has a very steep price. I own the Classic Records reissue and will be getting the UHQR. I also own the MoFi reissue. The Classic Records reissue is great but of all the reissues I have I enjoy the 2011 S Wilson reissue the most.

The moral of the story is that you do not have to spend lots of money to find the most enjoyable LPs.

Ed
Life is analog...digital is just samples thereof

 

RE: Then you should look for...., posted on September 24, 2020 at 12:21:48
volunteer
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 I have the Steve Wilson.


-Wendell

 

I do not understand..., posted on September 24, 2020 at 13:59:27
EdAInWestOC
Audiophile

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Location: Glen Burnie, MD USA
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 What do you find objectionable about the 2011 S Wilson reissue? The copy that I have is excellent and I have a lot of reissues including the Classic Records 45 RPM Red box, MoFi's reissue, a japanese pressing, a quadraphonic CD-4 pressing, an original US pressing and some more floating around.

The Wilson reissue is very enjoyable. It may not be the last word in excellent sound quality but the Aqualung master tape is not exactly an example of great sound.

Ed
Life is analog...digital is just samples thereof

 

RE: I do not understand..., posted on September 24, 2020 at 15:48:03
volunteer
Audiophile

Posts: 5666
Location: Louisville, KY
Joined: January 7, 2012
 Nothing. It's good. Silk purse and sow's ear. I will not spring for the
UHQR.




-Wendell

 

Does anyone have the Mo-Fi test pressing cut from the wrong master tape?, posted on September 25, 2020 at 07:41:24
Tre'
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Location: So. Cal.
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 I've got one. I'm just wondering how rare it is.

Tre'
Have Fun and Enjoy the Music
"Still Working the Problem"

 

RE: UHQR Jethro Tull - Aqualung, posted on September 29, 2020 at 08:10:39
Analog Bob
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Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
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 I have heard Jethro Tull live, but I have not heard a good sounding copy of any Jethro Tull albums. They do not have the clear and open sound of good pressings. So, I have pre-ordered this one in hopes that it will sound better than any of the others. My fingers are crossed.

 

I cancelled my order, posted on September 29, 2020 at 10:11:56
Rockethead26
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Posts: 2065
Location: Arizona
Joined: March 21, 2011
 I decided to cancel as I'm not sure that the masters are worth the effort. As others have said here, the JT albums had great music but poor sound quality. If the reports are good after release, then I'll reconsider.

 

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