The Breeders – Last Splash

Either GZ/4AD got their shit together or I got very lucky because I've had my copy almost two years now and still spin it. The record is nearly dead quiet save for the occasional small tick in one of the few very quiet spots on this record. The music itself sounds fine too, loud and punchy. It's not exactly the kind that would benefit from any sort of audiophile pressing in the first place.

I'll probably pick an first press at some point to make a comparison but in the mean time I'm perfectly happy with what I have.

Poor pressing and mastering, sounds washed out and is filled with loud pops. Somehow manages to lack dynamic range while also having frequently inconsistent levels between tracks.

My copy sounds great. I’ve owned this album on many formats since it came out so I know how it’s supposed to sound, and I can honestly say this pressing does it justice. The negative reviews must have gotten one from a bad batch. I bought this new in May 2022 and it sounds as I hoped it would.

Why is the release listed as "1xCD Re-issue" and "2xCD Compilation?" Should simply be "3xCD."

BTW, I missed this when it was released, and am jealous those of you who own it. ;-)

Edit 220425: Found it for $48.95 on eBay, and it's mine, all mine!

The vinyl quality isn't great but the mastering is fine, it's much better than the plain recordings. This will hold me over until I can grab the box or an original. Surprised to see so many angry reviews, put it on for the first time in a long time. It's not exactly an audiophile recording to begin with

Great album / poor pressing. It plays clean - no crackles or pops for me. BUT. Like others are saying.. just disappointed with the lack of dynamics and flatness of sound. Wish I knew beforehand, but glad I only paid $20. 🤷🏼‍♂️

All the numbers match on my copy but the disc and inner sleeve have made in the US.

Thick and punchy; zero surface noise. IMO, this LP could use a new RM'ing. Song mixes are very uneven, and a lot of tracks sound sludgy. A gorgeous tune like 'divine hammer' seems unnecessarily quiet, with the drums barely audible. Maybe mofi could work some magic here, if they ever decide to emerge from the crust-rock era.

This CD set really is spectacular. Sound quality is excellent. The demos, b-sides are top notch. The live show is rocking! It's got a nice book and great Vaughan Oliver artwork. If you like Last Splash even a little bit, buy this now. You can thank me later.

It's a better than average pressing. I only have the cd to compare it to and it's an improvement.