Sound quality of Rhino Records remasters?

In general, Rhino is not breaking its back to produce the best sound possible. That doesn't mean they sound lousy, but on average they're probably not much better than the major labels.

When faced with a choice between the original CD and the Rhino reissue on the used market, the Rhino always gets the nod. Added plus, they usually contain some bonus selections. Most recent used Rhino purchase: Iron Butterfly / In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida in psychedelic jewel box with three versions of the hypno-hit. Rhino's Ziggy Stardust and ELP sounded great too but I re-recycled them after the nostalgia wore off. The Butterfly is a keeper.

They seem to be pretty meticulous about sound quality. For most of their "oldies" series - Have a Nice Day etc their CD version is probably the best available. I think that Rhino has recently been acquired by Warner Brothers and the original guys that started Rhino have started a new re-issue label. The bottom line is that old music still sounds best from the original vinyl no matter how good the "remaster" is.

Thumbs up !