Whats on your turntable tonight?

Playing my other copy of Steely Dan / greatest hits.  I think the other one will end up in the no longer needed bin...

@grey9hound and @mammothguy54 I went looking for this after seeing Joel's post.  If you go to the main release page on Discogs it shows versions listed by date.  It looks like Joel is referring to the 2013 version.  There is a new one for 2021, including a blue vinyl version which I ordered from a place called Shuga records (the blue version is hard to find). 

I suggest going to the release page and reading the comments.  Some say it was noisy, "hot", and caused skips, but it sounds like the noise is a result of the paper sleeve, so clean it first and if you have a decent and properly set up rig you shouldn't have any issues with playback.  Reading between the lines, it sounds like those who have decent setups and know what they are doing really like the 2021 pressing.

I have a pp and the Simply Vinyl of "SIT". Always thought they both sounded good. Haven't listened in a while though.

You got me interested so I did a bit more reading and research on the album.  I found that the 2013 issue and the 2021 issue are both considered "imports".  Both are marketed by Rhino but the 2021 issue is blue vinyl. It is possible that the blue vinyl is a lesser quality grade and thus the complaints about noise.  I'm just conjecturing, though.  I found all this information on the Shuga Records website.  Based on the SKU number I see that my copy is indeed the 2013 issue.  Either way, I found it to be really good SQ (understanding that 80s recording style does have an emphasis on the top end) and the vinyl quality is flat and very quiet.  Nothing overly "hot" sounding and no vinyl noise at all.  Of course, I put it through the Degritter before playing.  But if an album has noise by virtue of the pressing or grade of vinyl, ultra sonic cleaning can not repair those flaws.  This 2013 issue is certainly a well done album and the latest pressing is very good quality, at least on my copy (early pressing of the stamper?).  What I find interesting is that the information on the Elusive Disc website indicates the pressing is done at RTI (which is typically excellent) but the sticker on the back of my album states "Made In Germany" and thus is an import.  Does RTI have a pressing plant in Germany?  I copied and posted the description from the Elusive Disc website, below.  The SKU number for this one is the same that is on my record jacket.  Bottom line, this one sounds great!
I hope this helps and does not create any confusion.

High Quality 180g Vinyl! Pressed at RTI!
Laquers Cut From Original Analog 2-Tracks By Chris Bellman At Bernie Grundman!