Pink Floyd Dark Side comparison?

Marty's right, the MFSL versions are lousy in the context of others.

I'll probably buy the new EMI for comparison to the rest of my DSOTM collection but I'm not really optimistic about it.

For me the original UK and US pressings are the gold standard. My other favorites include:

EMI EMS80324 (Japan)
HARVEST 1C06205249Q (German Quad mix)
HARVEST 8556731 (UK Centenary release)
EMI EMLF97002 (Japan) This is the "pro series" copy alluded to earlier

YMMV

I think the guy is asking about CD versions and getting answers in vinyl....:-)

I have the new remaster and the Mofi version on CD but I haven't dome a comparative listen.

Certainly the new CD had a nice balance of detail and smooth sound...indeed it sounded very warm from memory it would appear to be the "best" CD version.

Went ahead and ordered the EMI 2011 versions (CD, NOT VINYL!!!!), as Amazon had them for about $10 each, execpt the Wall.

Also found a source on Amazon that had MSFL Darkside (this is manufactured in Japan) for about $40-50 used. Since its used, there is no penalty to previewing the sound and returning it if I am not happy. A new one for $300-400 is insane and if you open it you eat $250 in depreciation.

MFSL CD is OK, in my opinion, nothing more. But I didn't compare it to newer editions, only to vinyl. That was kind of funny indeed.

have mofi cd, sacd hybrid, 94 remaster, 2011 remaster....the differences are fairly minor...although mofi has the most bass...a bit overipe for me...but some enjoy this....