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In Reply to: Is "First Pressing" a specific series? Because... posted by clarkjohnsen on April 14, 2007 at 12:05:11:
Clark,Is the "early-issue Japanese DSOTM" on the Harvest label with a 'black face', and a serial number of CDP 7 46001 2 and a matrix number of CP35-3017 nnAm? (the last 4 characters vary widely - for example, I have 22A5)
Or is it a 'black triangle' EMI Harvest CP35-3017?
If so, you indeed have the best sounding DSOTM Redbook (apparently with a nod to the black triangle, which I've not heard).
The Mobile Fidelity CD release of "Dark Side of the Moon" UDCD 517 UDI (Japan) or UDCD 517 UDII (USA) is not related to the 25th anniversary of the release of the album (March 1973). That was celebrated by the release of the "Shine On" box.
There was also a 20th anniversary release on EMI in a cardboard box (Japanese number TOCP-7776).
Of course, the 30th anniversary was marked by the release of the SACD and the very fine LP.
The following link shows all the variations.
Regards,
Geoff
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Still, however, I must wonder whether it's its blackness that makes the difference...Also, it's the 20th Anniversary I have, not the 25th; can't win 'em all.
...I have a fair collection of LPs -- six or seven -- of which the worst are the Capitol and MFSL (not the thick one), and the best are the original UK (of indeterminate vintage) and the Jap regular issue; the Jap "Pro Series" (half-speed mastered) falls inbetween.
http://www.pirateuropa.com/details.php?id=2524Here is the file description:
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.
Mine is a 22A5.Are you aware that absolute polarity makes a huge difference, and if one is "wrong" then it will sound "underwhelming".
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