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"Thriller": A great demo disc!

I know I'm behind on this one. It's just for this reason that I make this post. I purchased a well played copy of "Thriller" over ten years ago. I've cleaned it and until today, played it maybe 3 times. So, what changed?...

My system. I have thousands of $ in vibration control, thousands of $ in equipment... and one meager little Acutex 420 STR that I've just remounted after having Axel re-tip it over one year ago.

This lp sounds absolutely fantastic! Maybe the best sound I've heard through my system ever... yes, ever!

What I find fascinating is just that.... on a good system, a low cost cartridge that gels in one's system, can be magic!
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It sure does exist. Here you go. And I found it sealed for $30 at a record show.

http://www.popsike.com/TOTO-IV-JAPAN-CBS-MASTER-SOUND-DELUXE-EDITION-LPOBI/250651525125.html

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Thanks for the info, can you tell what year it was released?
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I'd be interested in reading a comparison from you relating to any of the other lps I mentioned? Cheers!
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The record label says 1982 slaw.  Everything else inside is in Japanese except for liner notes, and I can't read it.

Regarding your list, I only have Thriller and it is a pristine copy of a first pressing.  There is no comparison. Again, I have about 20 Japanese pressings and another 30 or so MoFi/Nautilus/CBS 1/2 Speeds of titles that I really like, and this Toto record is by far the best sounding LP I now own.   

It is my new reference copy to demo my system to someone who wants to hear vinyl. Providing the like Roseanna or Africa.

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