Dead Can Dance reissues - not happy


I recently purchased Into the Labyrinth, the Debut, and Towards the Within based on positive feedback.  Well, I am very disappointed in the sound quality.  It sounds forced, bright, and, well frankly, overdone.  Is the MOFI like this or should i just get the originals for a few more bucks?
tzh21y
Yeah, get the originals, I saw them all on ebay lately.
Let me be a little sadistic for a moment - I got original UK white label promo of the Aion album. I can't find any other DCD promo, I do have Japanese first release of the Spleen and Ideal - yeah, better than the UK as I remember, I got rid of the UK one a long time ago.
well, after a few plays Into the Labyrinth sounds good enough that i will not pursue the MoFi or the UK. Hmmm. what a difference a few plays make.
tzh21y, 

Playing a record for the first few times; Is "Polishing the groove"  
This comment has nothing to do with the latest reissues, but with the DCD Volume 1 (black) box set...

Try listening to the instrumental track on the 19.11.1983 John Peel Sessions disk at 33 1/3 rather than 45 RPM. I like it better at the slower speed.