MOFI's new UD1S Santana "Abraxas" LP

mofimadness,

Thanks for the info. I was curious.

"While not one of my favorite albums, and the music is just okay, the recording is spectacular." Being a vinyl guy, I can still somehow understand that it is worth $100 to you even though it's not one of your favorite lps. (I think we have a serious illness at times?).... laughing...

I point your quote out to make the point that (we) are slaves to the hope of a better outcome. Is 'Abraxas" the most re-issued/re-mastered lp of all time? If not, very close, like you, was still interested.

I own the original domestic, the CBS, and the MFSL 33rpm. I also have the S/T in original & domestic re-issue and the MFSL 45rpm.

Although I'm still curious, I'll choose to live through you.

I am curious how many times they use the convergent disc as a stamper or how many vinyl disc they produce from one convergent/stamper.

I was told that the convert/stamper can be used for 400-700 copies. They claim to make only 2500 copies, so 4-5 converts must be made. That gets kind of expensive to create.

"While not one of my favorite albums, and the music is just okay, the recording is spectacular." Being a vinyl guy, I can still somehow understand that it is worth $100 to you even though it’s not one of your favorite lps. (I think we have a serious illness at times?).... laughing...

LOL, yes I have a serious vinyl problem. I have a massive LP collection and am always looking to add to it. In this case, I was so curious as to this new pressing scheme that the music played second fiddle (pun intended). I got to hear this release several times at shows and was totally impressed, but having it at home, on my system, in my room, was the only way to know for sure. It is a spectacular pressing...

I'm thinking of starting a "go fund me" in order to experience this new process!

..yes, I'm still laughing! Thanks for that.  Cheers!

mofimadness

Thanks for the info. If I should come across info regarding if the matrix is coded to identify the convergent and stamper number in the run, I will let you know

Thnx
Brad

I'm on vacation now but when I get home in 10 days, I'll compare my UD1S to my original first pressing. Fortunately, I thought the album was great in 1970 and I still feel the same way now. Outside of the usual hits--Samba Pa Ti--. There's a lot to like.
I hope I come to agree with Mofimadness re the fidelity.