Latest bin find.....Elton John

I admit I took the plunge on a "Hot Stamper" years ago. CSN&Y "4 Way Street" for $125.00."

slaw- my favorite neighborhood store in the past, has reported Better Record "scouts" going through his  bins.

"Thinking about my most expensive lp purchases, almost 30 years ago I bought a used MOFI "Aqualung from Elusive Disc for $120.00. I still consider that to be the biggest rip-off I've experienced. Of coarse he had just separated from Chad and I guess had to build capitol. I have a long memory."

I never got into the audiophile presses. Unless something is deemed unobtanium, I reluctantly buy a reissue(mono Beatles)


Hearing the terrible news of Walter Becker, I played my black label ABC's of "Thrill" "Countdown" and "Pretzel" Based on stamper guys description of these timeless albums, I have over $1K in just 3 records! After a few $5 trial throwaways,I think they may approach "white hot" status!

Putting on my GBYBR/DJM lp. The label is tri-colored. The top 1/3rd is black, then a thin white strip is on an angle, the rest is yellow. My "Madman" copy has the same label w/ Strawberry in the dead wax. I believe this was the name of the recording studio?

This was all back in the glory days for vinyl. The presses were running non-stop. 

tablejockey,

At the time I bought that "Aqualung" lp, there were little options for re-masters as there are now. I remember contacting ED regarding one tick on the lp. I made the mistake of disclosing that I had used LAST on the lp. This was his "out", saying he was not a proponent. I think he learned well from his former master, Chad.

I feel much, much better now after your experience.

Happy Listening!

I put on my "Madman"/DJM lp. (Same label as above).  It has all of the hallmarks of an all analog pressing. The negatives are this, the soundstage height is seemingly being crushed by a weight coming from the ceiling. Destroying all of the air/bloom and expansive soundstage that could have been.

Side 2of GBYBR.....Elton’s vocal range is fully expressed. Elton’s low range is presented with a palpability that is unforgettable. The expansive soundstage is a thing to behold.

These were my thoughts from the next room. Gotcha!

Still very true!

I will compare to my early MFSL later. This DJM has an "ease of presentation" that is palpable.

BTW, ..comparing these two titles is great form of the complete differences of one to another!