The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway

Absolutely one of my all-time favorite songs, but the recording itself is pretty muffled, sounding like there were socks on every mic in the studio whether on lp, cd, or streamed. But that doesn't matter a whit - just turn it up to 11 and dig it like a shovel - particularly Phil Collins drumming. Wowzers. 

The original U.S. Atco LP release was an awful recording. I purchased a Japanese CD that was much better. 

@folkfreak 
I have the ATCO SD-2-401 release and agree that it's well done.

Not to divert this discussion but is everyone familiar with the live recording in LA of Lamb on the 'Genesis Live 1967-75' 4 CD box set (Atlantic 82858-2).   It's an amazing live recording that I've got to believe was somehow enhanced after the actual concert as live recordings back then never sounded this good.

CDs 1 & 2 are Lamb and CDs 3 & 4 contain live BBC tracks mainly from Foxtrot & Selling England by the Pound. Recording quality of CDs 3 & 4 are not as good, but the live Lamb recording more than makes up for it.  

A few specifics please on why the usa atco fails to please. My copy was purchased about 1980. I think I remember a Stereophile reviewer that likes to test bass with Fly on a Windshield.