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Classic rock: best remasters

For rock fans just curious what remasters, recent or otherwise, were a quantum leap over the original vinyl or compact disc release. On the flip side, any original CD releases that are still competitive? Not interested in imports, SACD, etc. Thanks rockers!
phasecorrect
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phasecorrect OP
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True...DDD were horrid...but even early AAD releases tend to have a rather "washed out" grainy sound with noticeable tape hiss...even so called audiophile releases...Just my thoughts in a highly subjective medium...no right or wrong answers...
dave_72
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I agree, most of those early CDs (up until say 1989) are drink coasters.
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lowrider57
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Very true, Phasecorrect. And add to that the CDs that were released with the wrong mastering specs.
Eventually corrected and released but i wonder how long the consumer thought this was the new SOTA.
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phasecorrect OP
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Peter Tosh Equal Rights legacy end ...wow...sounds amazing...Mark Wilder mastering...world class
eldulcesol
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Lowrider, I have not compared KC's Court or Poseidon to earlier versions, but the 40th Anniversary Series are 2009 and 2010 remasters. As you explained, there great, everything you said is exactly how they are. Disk 2 on both is a dvd 2004 master edition which I do not have the set up to use, yet.

The bonus tracks are also a nice added plus.
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