Hüsker Dü – New Day Rising

I got mine at my local record store in late '85 or early '86 which I assume would make it OG (runouts and sleeve are as described here) — it is not translucent.

This album should de remastered. Titles like "Perfect example" and "Powerline" would benefit a lot from it.

I'd say the label colors look light blue and olive. And yes, my copy includes printed inner sleeve.

My copy does not have an inlay or printed innersleeve with lyrics.

My copy also includes printed dust sleeve with 2-sided lyrics and a separate 2-sided lyric insert. Also, side b runout includes ☉ symbol: SST-031-B S-13122 I'LL TRADE YOU TWO GOOD SHIRLEYS FOR 10.000 DEAD MIDWESTERN INDIANS ☉ L-19675-X k disc

I now own an original 1985 pressing and one of the recent reissues. I have to admit, I can barely tell a speck of difference. I have tried to compare these things a few separate times. If anything, the reissue might even sound a bit better and beefier. But only by a hair. However, that's my own experience. Each setup will be different. Either way, I love this album and you will probably never find an ideal pressing due to how it was recorded.

I believe that my copy is an original pressing. When I hold it up to the light, it turns light translucent brown.

Anyone have a copy pressed on Quiex-like translucent vinyl? The plant Rainbo Records supposedly used this premium formulation in the mid-1980s.

Bar Code 0 18861-0031-1 5
Including printed dust sleeve with lyrics and other two-sided Lirics

Overall their most balanced album, with what they were and what they'd become.