Talking Heads – Remain In Light

My first copy had a bad skip on track one just as others. I returned it and the second one plays great. Seems like I may have gotten lucky on copy number 2.

Typically strong Japanese pressing. I had a US original at one time, and much preferred this one.
The music, of course, is top notch, one of THE classic albums.

DO NOT PURCHASE THIS PRESSING. Many people here, myself included, have reported a major defect during Born Under Punches which causes the needle to skip. It is NOT removable by cleaning.

I compared this version to my 1st press Canadian copy. After back and forth critical listening I think this remastered vinyl has bigger, fuller and more open sound. The difference is not night and day but nevertheless its a great feeling that new vinyl sounds better than older semi-beatup copy.

My copy had what seemed like rubber cement in the same spots on the A and B side .. but I took it as a challenge to my ultrasonic cleaner , but it still took at least ten heavy runs to get the gunk off .. Sounds fine now.

Two copies, two separate sources - both with loud clicks and pops on Track 1, Side 1... even skips on one copy... Played on Rega 3... Back it goes... Marquee Moon (clear, Rocktober) on the other hand sounds epic!

“Born Under Punches” sounds fine, no noise after a cleaning. Must have lucked out.

first copy [awaiting a replacement due this week] had a gash with plastic missing throughout the lead in on side A and through 'Born Under Punches'.. looks like a few people have issues with track 1; side A.. curious to know if they have gashes through it as well. who is taking these off the plater.. edward scissorhands? GZ strikes again!!

Lots of pops and noise on this Rhino white vinyl reissue. Visible plastic crud adhered to the surface on track A1 "Born Under Punches". Side B had scratches and imperfections. Audio on side B sounded muffled and out of phase. My local record shop exchanged it for me and the replacement has no flaws. The store also provided it with a bright red Talking Heads tote bag, which was a nice bonus.

My copy has several scratches that produce loud ticks and pops. Will try another one.