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Pines of Rome Living stereo Orig vs reissue

I am listening to the original pressing of Pines of Rome and it is spectacular. The 200 gram version does not come close in air, naturalness, depth and great balance of sound. It sounds pretty real. It is amongst the best recordings I own. This record is a true gem and a must for anyone that loves music. The bass is great and very full. Awesome, simply awesome. How is the 180 gram version from Classic?
tzh21y
dertonarm
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It is important what lacquer you are referring to when talking about the "original". The 1s Pines is vastly superior in low bass thunder and dynamic to any later pressing.
This was called back by RCA because of too high dynamic swing and reported distortion by many customers and reviewers of the day.
The later lacquers are all more "conservative" in dynamics and maximum bass modulations.
tzh21y OP
1,654 posts
 
I do notr know if it is a 1s. How would I find out?
sbrown
148 posts
 
Look in the dead wax area past the inner groove. Mine has the following on side 1: K2 RY4735 1S. The last number + letter is commonly used as the lacquer or stamper designation. BTW, the 5s of this is also a prized stamper if you can find it.
tzh21y OP
1,654 posts
 
Mine is a 5S version
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