Original Columbia "6 eye" and "2 eye" 360 sound American pressings are usually very good and can sound better than Japanese from 70s.German vinyl is in most cases the best value. UK and Dutch really vary but never bad. One should work with a particular title to find the best edition,not always an easy task.
How to find better pressings
I finally heard what all the LP enthusiasm was about - new cartridge in my old Thorens, got my Cary preamp fixed and wow, it was a whole new experience. I had just heard a live choral performance so it was easier to compare sound to real music. I was staggered by what I (finally!) was hearing in my home.
Now I realize that there are a special few albums that I really love, and would be willing to pay a premium for excellent recordings of these.
Thus, my question: how does one learn about pressings and releases about a specific pieice of music? I suspect there are no easy answers to this except to spend time at it, but any tips would be appreciated.
Now I realize that there are a special few albums that I really love, and would be willing to pay a premium for excellent recordings of these.
Thus, my question: how does one learn about pressings and releases about a specific pieice of music? I suspect there are no easy answers to this except to spend time at it, but any tips would be appreciated.
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