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Best version of Moody Blues "Days of Future Passed

I want to pick up the best version of this album that is not super rare or ultra expensive. I have a copy on vinyl, probably from the early 70's, that isn't all that great. Is the new SACD version any good? I want either digital or vinyl, whichever is better.
fruff1976
audiofeil
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It may take some time but keep an eye out for an original 1967 US or UK pressing on Deram. If your patient you'll find one for less than an MFSL both of which smoke the MFSL.

I have all 3 and it's no contest.
peterd
122 posts
 
I have both MFSL and SACD versions, as well as an older original pressing.
The SACD in my system is the better of the two. In fact 'In Search of the Lost Chord' and 'On the Threshold of a Dream' are much better in SACD than vinyl.Some of the others were so poorly produced than nothing can help them such as 'Question of Balance' and 'Every Good Boy Deserves Favor'.
So a distinctly different result.
Peterd
rwwear
2,867 posts
 
I agree with Peterd.
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tpy
68 posts
 
A third vote for the SACD version --- haven' done direct comps but it sounds wonderful on my system (Linn, Vienna)
jaybo
4,478 posts
 
I have the multiple copies of the deram, mofi, and speakers corner lps, but in actually the new remastered hybrid CD, or the japanese mini lp cd are just as good, and actually, the orchestra pieces may be more dynamic. a great release.
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