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I always go for the original press, with only very few exceptions. Even if later press may sound "better", this was what was accepted as great by test pressings etc. of the day by artist/producers etc.

thank you!! 👏🙌

I've got the Vertigo ! First album i ever bought. Best studio album ever made! Telegraph Road probably the best Dire's music. That thunder still gives me goose bumps

Wow I can't imagine. I have a diy scanspeak with just a soft dome tweeter and one 7" driver. Some of the best speakers I've ever heard and own a Focal 1038. Still think the bookshelf might be better.

Thank you for this man! I'm Sydney based and off to Japan in 2 weeks, your list will be all I'll need to go record hunting! 👏

I loved #2 but what I loved most was the lesson. I'm just learning how to compare vinyl records, and your video was a great start!

I wonder if there is some amount of variation in the pressings too. I have the "Original" original MOFI with the non-italic font, and the 2016 and I love both, but your 2003 sounded outstanding to me! Just when I thought I was done buying this record...

Well done sir. Listening with a Sennheiser on my laptop I can live with all of them exept number 8. This one sounds strange. But also it's very depending of the match with one's audio equipment and room acoustics. And it's very difficult to judge electrical instruments. Acoustical one's would make the job more easy. But that's not Pink Floyd.

I didn't waste my time listening for differences over the internet. These kind of comparisons never work for me. I've owned several copies all purchased new by me including both MOFI pressings plus the MOFI UHQR that are were pressed over minutes each, not the few seconds of the standard pressings that result in a copy with no pre-echo, a form of distortion from the groove just ahead of the groove playing back, something like that. The UHQR has much better bass than the standard MOFI's. And I take advice from a few people that I trust there ears for kinda like the person I trust at one of my local spirits purveyors for recommendations of Single-Malt Scotch(we're on the same page taste wise). Outside of an original EMI/Harvest A2 B2, the thirtieth anniversary edition is the one to get. It is clearly better than the MOFI's by quite a bit in every aspect. I also own a half dozen CDs and the first Harvest Japanese mastering, better than the ultradisc though that one is also fine. For the money, the Harvest Japanese mastering CD with code; CDP 7 46001 2 is a very affordable choice compared to the LPs. Month later I just watched a video of someone(2 yrs old) covering nine CD reissues and she also preferred the Harvest/Japanese copy. Go figure.

Whos playing that version of Strutter.?? I love it.!!

I purchased the 2018 reissue of Grundman. Lots of pop and crackles. Cleaned LP with VPI Record Cleaner. No changes. Then cleaned manually by hand with and micro fiber cloth and Pfanstiehl Pfan cleaner. No difference. Returned LP to record shop and owner was very kind and allowed me to exchange for another. SAME problem. I'm keeping this one and may do demonstration to warn others on my RUclips channel. The music industry is EXPLOITING consumers. Cheap pressings have unwanted noise from low quality materials and dirty environment. Where is QUALITY CONTROL at these pressing plants? They're literally robbing consumers.

Holy crap, what an extensive list, no BS, straight to the point, thank you! 🙌

1, 4, 6 and 7 are all excellent, 4 just has the edge for me, followed by 6 (The Mofi). 8 is in a league of its own - awful.

Great comparison! I have the following releases, UK 5th (Harry in the deadwax), 30th Anniversary, first MFSL, a German A-2/B-2, the 2016 BG cut and the MFSL UHQR box. There really isn't a bad one, just slightly different and I mean slightly. I prefer the UHQR when listening through my loudspeakers, it is dead quiet and has the largest soundstage of the releases I own. When listening on headphones, I like the 30th. I think the reason for this is that my hearing is a little bit sensitive to high frequencies. The 30th is slightly rolled off in the treble and with headphones, it works better for me. This is, of course, is personal preference for my ears, equipment and room. The 2016 is the best bang for the buck and if I had never heard the others, I could live with it easily. FYI, I received the UHQR box as a gift when it came out and wasn't even close to the price they go for now, I could not justify current pricing.

Thanks for the tips! Gave you a like and subscribed. See you in Tokyo this January…

This is fantastic - thank you so much for pulling this together!

I am about to get #4. Once I owned 2016 and 50th both of which cut by BG, also #2. Hope #4 will surpass these three through my system. Edit: Turns out #4 beats all the three I mentioned. Elegant soundstage and massive dynamics.

i had the first dutch pressing and the promo us first pressing...sold the dutch one (kinda regret it) but i can forsure say the us promo just hits better its hard to explain...i feel like i can hear everything so clear with pretty much 0 background noise compared to the dutch that was a bit low and very poppy...still wish i kept it tho but its ok i got a better one now

I am getting a first Canadian pressing, I hear its one of the better but this video is interesting. I have seen others where there was a difference but not with this album. It was with the Original first Black sabbath album. Some can be very different.

Hi, is there a way to tell where in the line of pressing an LP is, from the information in the matrix area? My LP is first run. Thanks.

Did you listen to the gold 50th anniversary editions? I am trying to find decent reviews.

I liked the 2003 one the best, especially on one of the samples where Brian's voice sounded much lower on the Original album #2 but other than that it was the same to me but a bit louder on the 2003. I don't like the last one, its too sharp.

Thank god 6 was mofi i dont have to seek out yet another dsom. It was between 1 - 4 and 6 for me with 6 having an edge. Already have 2 mofi and the 30th aniversary which also sounds great. Now just need to wait for the next rererelease

Great list - thanks heaps for sharing!!

Mofi

People say the Mofi release isn't so great but I love my copy none the less and glad to hear it hold its own against the other pressings here. 👍

First print are the best ones sound better I have a good ear for it.

Saved me hours of research thank you!

Great comparation, for me the number two it was the better sounding, warmer and equalized

I will be there in October. Thank you for sharing!

Mine is a 1980 atlantic, and honestly know nothing about the different versions or remastered copies. I thought mine was an old copy because Im old and bought it when it came out. I never knew there were so many remastered copys out there.

the amazing contents with the even more amazing voice. please keep on working on it!!!

Wish you were here is their best album imo, how about you?

I still have my original Australian first pressing copy from 1979. Sounds as good today as it was when I first bought it.

How many of these shops have cds? Or is it just vinyl? Thanks for the effort!

Prefiero el tricolor, el otro suena a transistor

Great start and Jbl for a first glimpse. Dohmann turntables are beyond great. Love active crossovers too. You know hoe to get the best from your speakers too. A man after my own taste.

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#4 was fantastic

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I guess one sounded louder to me

I’ll be in Tokyo next month. This is what I was looking for. Thank you

Amazing work, thank you.

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A big, big, THANK YOU !!! Muchas gracias 🙂

#3 and #7 to me.

Thank you so much, Do you have shops specifically for hip hop records that are not that far apart? I'm only in Tokyo for a very short time.

OMG thank you SO much for this - booked our first ever Japan trip in April 2025 and will be painstakingly adding all of these to a bespoke Google Maps shareable list! I will share once done so I can pay it forward. Arigato Gozaimasu!

You sir, deserve a noble prize for this!

I did the Burnett Electronics course back in 82. Rod Elliot was involved too.