33rpm vs 45rpm - which is better


Growing up, I was a big Peanuts comics fan including Vince Guaraldi’s music.

Recently, a remastered from tape “Great Pumpkin” vinyl was announced in both 331/3rpm and 45rpm, both are a single LP each at Elusive Disc. Both albums have the same number of songs.

It seems that playing slower allows for wider grooves, while faster may mean longer grooves. If so, I’ve no clue which one is better.

Which version offer the best sonics?

 

 

 

kennyc

Sonically the 45 should be superior to the 33 1/3 pressing especially if mastered by Kevin Gray. And personally, I wouldn't buy an orange record.

45 rpm without any debate.  The faster the record spins, the longer the groove length per unit (note, whatever) and therefore the greater the resolution.  Period.

33 rpm is simply a trade off between fidelity and long playing. Note the 33 1/3, whcih replaced 45s and 78 is called the "LP".  not the "good quality".

Same with tape where 15 ips >> 7 1/2 ips >> 3 3/4 ips >> cassette

Basic physics.  and a rule int he record industry.

That said it will take more sides to achieve the same number of songs.

The Tidal version is excellent.  Far simpler :-0

 

I don't know why the 45rpm is not on multiple discs like so many other vinyl reissues of late. Cost, I guess?🤔

My vote goes to 45RPM.  Almost all of my best recordings are on 12" 45RPM discs.