Beth Orton – Central Reservation

In contrast, my copy seems nice and flat. So warp reported by user does not seem to be across the whole batch.

Tim Young's mastering credit here. Can anyone confirm his signature is in the deadwax for this Classic reissue?

Both records had a really bad bowl warp and were very dirty. Didn’t even care to clean or play as no way am I keeping them.

This album sounds phenomenal. Nothing at all bad to say. Absolutely phenomenal pressing

Sounds wonderful, really a great sounding pressing. ----words and words

What makes up for the dreaded URP manufacturing credit is: “Timtom” signature in deadwax. Now-retired Tim Young was one of the top mastering engineers in the UK c. 1970s - early 2000s. The 500 copy run, hence jacked prices, is bummer, though. If you can’t find a copy, then consider seeking the original/1999 UK release, also cut (or co-mastered by Tim and Miles Showell) over 2 LPs. It’s not cheaper, but at least it’s not a URP product.

Got this a few years ago used it plays mint as most used cd`s will do,quality album & suits cd format perfectly well.
It`s a mixture of Folk Rock, Soft Rock, Downtempo dance with some very nice acoustic tracks too.
Beth`s vocals are ALL very clear and easy to follow which means the mids are precise and take the lead(as they should).
Bass is textured not to bloated & heavy even on the downempo tracks,your silver disc spinner should not over bloat here ,highs shimmer nicely with NO hint of horrible sibilance what so ever.
If you can`t afford an OG vinyl or risk buying a vinyl reissue/remaster,then the cd is a SOLID choice - and a very safe bet of PURE QUALITY.
Five stars recommended *****

Music:5.0 Phenomenal at her height she was probably the best & the go to female artist of folk/pop!
Mastering/remastering 5.0
Jewel case:3.0 standard clear case, info booklet picture album cover on the front

System used:
Cd Player - rega apollo r cdp
Pre - musical fidelity m6s class a fully balanced
Power amp - meridian g57 class a/b dual mono fully balanced
Speakers - Tannoy xt f6
Isolation/support - isoacoustics

My vinyl plays well, clear and has no noise. Very clear -- glad I picked this one up.

My vinyl plays well, clear and has no noise. Very clear -- glad I picked this one up.

Sounds phenomenal! Absolutely beautiful double vinyl pressing with zero surface noise, save your $$ and get this, you won't regret it.