Michael Kiwanuka – Love & Hate

A great album that I don't play on vinyl too often. One of those 2-3 songs on each side spread over 2 records kind of thing. A vinyl pet peeve of mine. Despite that, it's a great sounding record too.

You're going to think it's a poor pressing rife with distortion. While the pressing actually isn't great, the distortion is partially present on digital versions too. I suspect that the vinyl is amplifying that issue, particularly on songs near the end where there's already some IGD.

I think we need another submission for the exclusive Translucent Red version?

HI, does this version sound better than the original pressing?

Not the best sound quality, but an amazing album nonetheless.

I’m very happy with this pressing I found at my record store….. very silent between tracks and clean black vinyl no issues with copy. It does sound cut from digital but a good high quality digital

Such a mixed bag of playback reactions! Mine was spotless out of the sleeve and other than some minor static clicks and pops(it’s what vinyl is all about) my pressing is fantastic🎶.

Excellent pressing. Pre-ordered and bought this back in 2016. Still plays beautifully. Came with a mp3/Flac/Wav (24 bit) download card which was a great bonus.

Clicks and crackling throughout. Also sound muddies and clears here and there. One that will be shelved and probably never played again. Very disappointing.

So disappointed with this LP. The sound quality is awful. Really compressed sound. Vinyl is also noisy. I'll stick with the CD for this one.