Re: Slightly confusing

Posted by LoWang (A) on April 14, 2007 at 14:49:18

In Reply to: Slightly confusing posted by Metralla on April 14, 2007 at 14:37:03:

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ABOUT THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON "HOLY GRAIL"

The most sought-after pressing of Dark Side of the Moon is actually not either of the MFSL Gold Discs, but a small run of discs made in Japan in 1984 -- EMI catalog number CP35-3017. From what I understand, this was a straight, flat transfer from the master analog tapes. This was in the days before CD audio was "put on steroids" with EQ tweaking and innumerable other processes that altered the sound.

But even within CP35-3017 there are discrepancies: there are different matrix pressings. The most generally recognized as the best is the "__A2" pressing (with no "TO" in the matrix code), which is also available on this site. It's rather quiet but very smooth. The matrix code I'm offering here is "1A1 TO", which is less sought-after. Its sound is much louder and a little more harsh.

Nevertheless, the "__A2" pressings have been called "underwhelming" and some people don't prefer them at all.

I happen to prefer that pressing, but I still think that the "1A1 TO" ought to be made available so everyone can make up their minds for themselves. It's an audiophile rule: you can't know you have the best pressing until you've heard and scrutinized all the others.

So, in good audiophile spirits, I share my copy of the 1A1 TO pressing, whether it's better or worse than what you have.

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Topic - Why are Japan "First Pressing" CDs considered the best sounding? - LoWang 18:03:15 04/13/07 (20)

not really. a lot of early jap pressings are made from duplicates of mastertapes - jeromelang 20:38:32 04/15/07 (2)

EVERYTHING is made from copies of "mastertapes". nt - clarkjohnsen 09:09:03 04/16/07 (0)

Re: not really. a lot of early jap pressings are made from duplicates of mastertapes - ishmael 08:15:12 04/16/07 (0)

Re: Why are Japan "First Pressing" CDs considered the best sounding? - Quint 16:44:58 04/14/07 (1)

"Some sound great, while others are quite disappointing" - Metralla 14:19:19 04/15/07 (0)

Is "First Pressing" a specific series? Because... - clarkjohnsen 12:05:11 04/14/07 (5)

Slightly confusing - Metralla 14:37:03 04/14/07 (4)

Oboy oboy! I have "the best sounding DSOTM Redbook". I'm RICH! - clarkjohnsen 09:13:11 04/16/07 (0)

Good Lord! I'll have to go look, back to you later on that. Meanwhile... - clarkjohnsen 11:46:58 04/15/07 (0)

Re: Slightly confusing - LoWang 14:49:18 04/14/07 (1)

See my note just above, with this addition -- - clarkjohnsen 09:15:40 04/16/07 (0)

Remastering has not lived up to its promise - Metralla 11:29:18 04/14/07 (3)

One more question... - LoWang 13:05:31 04/14/07 (1)

No, I'm not quite saying that - Metralla 14:06:04 04/14/07 (0)

Oh thats just great... - LoWang 12:59:59 04/14/07 (0)

Re: Why are Japan "First Pressing" CDs considered the best sounding? - amdan 23:49:42 04/13/07 (4)

Why should he do that? - jusbe 09:11:48 04/14/07 (0)

Here is one... - LoWang 00:52:38 04/14/07 (2)

Thanks - amdan 17:23:04 04/14/07 (0)

Re: Variable Quality in the SAME CDs but different copies - bobwood 14:12:49 04/14/07 (0)

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Re: Slightly confusing - LoWang 14:49:18 04/14/07 (1)

See my note just above, with this addition -- - clarkjohnsen 09:15:40 04/16/07 (0)

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