Actually Led Zeppelin II is one of the better sounding MFSL, most are far worse. At one time I had almost every one made thinking they were the best sounding but over the last decade I have sold over 95% of them and replaced them with original USA issues (white lable promos) and original British issues. This subject has been discussed many times on the vinyl asylum but in general the MFSL have been over processed and in many cases they did Not even have the original master recording as I found out a few years ago when talking to one of the recording engineers that worked for MFSL at the time. They make interesting collectors items but sonically have mush to be desired. (A side note, the actual vinyl was excellent perhaps the best but the mastering process and strange EQ that was used ruined most.) Johnny
MFSL issues...
I'm more record collector rather than seeking the issue that sounds better such as MFSL or other re-issues on vinyl but it happend to me to spot a cheap MFSL of Led Zeppelin II and I realized that MFSL(particularly in this case) sounded totally different from original. There was no issue LZ II I heard with such extended bottom end and blooming-airy highs. The vocal was put background while the original issue has foreground vocal.
So, What's going on there? Did they equalize or boost bass before pressing?
It seems to me the case when they're trying to bring the record to the audiofile standard and if this is the case, I just bought the first and the last MFSL issue.
So, What's going on there? Did they equalize or boost bass before pressing?
It seems to me the case when they're trying to bring the record to the audiofile standard and if this is the case, I just bought the first and the last MFSL issue.
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