DJ Shadow – Endtroducing.....

I have tbis copy but in a 5th variation with matrix on side A 95157E1/O and side B 95157E2/I
As well there is no red sticker on wrap and no mp3 download code.. Pressing is descent with lots of clicks and pops.

This is AWESOME. Just listening to my copy of this reissue for the first time.
Look no further.

Finally a pressing that actually sounds good. I have had several versions over the years, all garbage. This is a very nice welcome.

This seems closest to the copy I have but it is all stamped rather than hand etched. Text string matches up but missing "[email protected]" on side A - is this another version again?

Is this confirmed to be the first pressing? For both this one and the supposed 2002 reissue there are a few pages of revision notes, although nothing from the past few years so I assume the current deadwax info is correct for both...but I'm a bit confused because some people say the black label one is the 2002 pressing.

Can anyone confirm that the only difference between the 1996 and 2002 US pressings is the deadwax (2002's runout includes MASTERDISK/STERLING while 1996 includes RE-1 on all sides)?

My copy is flat, the mastering is outstanding, no QC issues. I was pleasantly surprised. This reissue slams. Can’t see how this can be improved sonically by another pressing. Best I’ve heard this.

Warning, this pressing seems to be inherently defective. I've had two copies and both had distortion in the left channel at the end of each side. I have a microlinear stylus and this does not occur on any of my other records. It isn't hugely intrusive, but once you hear it...you know how it goes. Very annoying that this is the only version with the full track list except for the hugely expensive 20th anniversary box set. Why oh why did they cut one of my favourite tracks from the standard pressing?!

Don't stress about the negative reviews. My pressing is sound. Masterpiece album, an absolute must have.

My copy was slightly warped. Thankfully, there was no degradation in sound quality. Overall, it sounded good to me, even though it was probably ripped. There were occasional pops, but likely from the original sampling. I paid the full price for this album. No regrets. It needed to be in my collection. Packaging was ok, I’m still drawn in by that iconic cover. I could envision this repress with gatefold pics of Shadow digging in some dank basement with a short retrospective piece on the creative process behind this master work. Maybe next time round. The beginning of this album speaks to where Shadow was at this point in time as a DJ. I’m a student of the drums, and I’m also a teacher of the drums too.

Great pressing! The pressing is near-silent and has incredible dynamic range! The highs shine and the bass gets LOW and growly on tracks like Changeling! The drums all have good kick, and despite being 100% sample-based, every instrument exists in its own space.
Discs themselves are nice, thick, flat vinyl. Plays like a dream, even on my overly-sensitive tonearm. Only complaint is the lack of a gatefold, but those seem to be a dying luxury.
Overall, highly recommended to fans old and new! It'll sweep you up well, and this press really does create that ocean of sound this record needs!!