System Of A Down ‎– Hypnotize

As MeIIODrOnE said, this is a solid release. However, the placement of the track "Soldier Side", while a great ending on every other medium & in concept, shows that it was not originally intended for vinyl; the vocals are practically impossible to track once the highs come in. And that's coming from someone who has a pretty good setup. Sounds great otherwise!

This is really good quality for $20. Pressed at Record Industry, the vinyl itself is flawless. Clean surface that is pressed flat and centered with no visible marks or scuffing. Absolutely no surface noise whatsoever, plays with a dead silent background. Sounds good. Not muddy or compressed sounding and decent clarity for a hard rock/metal record where the music can get complex and saturated. In all honesty tho, this reissue probably doesn't offer much more sonic-wise than the CD except for a slightly fuller sound with slightly more resonant drums. Overall, I'm happy that this doesn't sound thin or lifeless. This reissue definitely makes for an enjoyable listen of this album. Can't go wrong here.

FYI for anyone interested in getting this, or any of SOAD records on vinyl; their whole discography is being repressed in October so you can save yourself some money!

happy news, the wait is over, repressings are coming august 2018... cheers

quality's pretty poor but it sounds ok for a boot I guess

Packaging & CD are darker than usual release. Slight difference of the colours scheme and printing/design differences.

OKAY! This SUCKS!!!
DISCOGS has banned the sale of this album, and this is the ONLY WAY TO GET IT is an unofficial pressing. I bought Mezmerize on here (back before it became controlled by the Nazi-Record Industry and became Disclogs!)
So the only way to get this now is to pay $200 for an original, if you can find one. I would have been HAPPY TO GET THE UNOFFICIAL just as I am way happy with the first one.

But it looks like it is official: Discogs has been de-nutted and lost their balls. They will DEFINITELY lose alot of business thanks to this dick move!!!

Looks more wine red and when held to the light , it's pink with a swirl.. hard to decide which is which. Red or Pink..

Clear release is done a little crappy. Listenable but warped. I can actually watch my needle move side to side while it plays. Not as noticable in some spots but anywhere they're holding the note for an extended amount of time it's a little unbearable.

This pressing is on the RED vinyl. At least I have that one ;)