What is meant by IMPORT?

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

Import means you pay at least 3 times more for the record or compact disc.

Kev, you should a/b them yourself and see what you think.

If it's a RECORD LP then the import will probably not be better than the ORIGINAL U.S. pressing.
The only import pressing of a Dan record I found to be better was the German pressing of Royal Scam as the U.S. pressings all sucked (from noisy vinyl).
If you can afford it, buy both and A/B 'em for yourself.. it's a good test of listening ability and fun too.
I've done that with alot of records, had 3 or 4 different imports of some of my favorite records attempting to find the best sounding.

>>Royal Scam as the U.S. pressings all sucked<<

Nope, that's wrong.

Both of my original ABC yellow label pressings are dead quiet.

Sorry.