What is meant by IMPORT?

the 'import' sticker itself is the 'only' thing for certain about any given release, that is indeed an import. as to the quality of the pressing or superior sound...its a crapshoot.

In the case of Classical digital discs, I have found that quality goes with label, and it just happens that the best labels are European.

In the USA the large scale manufacture and release of compact discs is performed by huge distributors like Universal, BMG and Sony. Same title releases made anywhere else in the world independent of these distribution agreements are imports. Likewise those never released for USA distribution are imports too.

It means it's IMPORTant.

well i guess so everyone knows why i ask.

i saw two steely dan AJA's records one was an import and one wasnt and someone told me the import sounded better, how can one know which companies to stay away from?

thx for the feedback so far.

kev