MFSL Ultradisc vs. Ultradisc II

I have both Dark Side (UDCD 517) and Meddle (UDCD 518) both are labled on the back as Ultradisc II. I bought Dark Side new in the original long box packaging. I believe it was later issued in smaller packaging, but same disc.

There are two versions of Floyd's DSOM. UltraDisc I (Gold disc) which was made in Japan and released April-1988. Then MFSL re-released DSOM in UltraDisc II (all UltraDisc II's are made in the USA). MFSL never released aluminum CD version of DSOM or any Floyd. Watch the fraudulent acitiviy on eBay. Do the research.

Been collecting MFSL CDs since 1984, (Sonny Rollins-Way out West is the first MFSL aluminum CD ever printed). And own every single UltraDisc I and II that was ever made. In fact I still have a lot of sealed ones in long boxes but not selling (don't ask).

Some of the prices for these disks are way out there (r.g. 150-200 dollars for the wall). I got DSOTM on MFSL, used, for $48 , a decent price.
Try getting the Japanese releases, which are very, very good. I tried the Japanese releases of WYWH and the Wall (mini LP CD package), the quality if excellent.

KP

My one gripe with all the CD editions of DSOM is the wide differences in loudness.
The MF Ultradisc one has been mastered really quietly-the most recent remaster the '94 one and the MF are the best in my opinion,the Shine On(box set) version is just behind....of course the new Echoes compilation has new mastered versions of some of the tracks.....the Jap mini sleeves are repackaged '94 mastered versions.