Toto – Toto

Fantastic album that should really sound better on vinyl than it does. I've tried original U.S. copies from various plants and the 2020 reissue, but in the end, the only copy that really sounds "right" is the original WLP.
Perhaps there's a standard press that matches that mastering and I never found it? I'm not sure. I also never heard the 2012 Kevin Gray, which I'm sure is solid and has longer versions of two songs.

The vinyl sounds good. A nice album to listen to. No clicks and pops so that's very nice.

One of my favorite albums of all time, a classic

Whats the best version to buy? I've got a VG+ Original Australian pressing, but keen for something maybe better?

My copy has the promotional stamp on the back. Not sure if this makes it worth anything.

Just got to listen to an album like this one to understand how the loudness war is killing music

Pretty good pressing if you can get it cheap. I scored mine on Deep Discount for like six bucks. Somewhat bright sound, but the packaging and inner sleeve is good, if extremely staticky.

Worth it for Takin it Back!

foobar2000 1.4.4 / Dynamic Range Meter 1.1.1
log date: 2020-01-21 19:53:17

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Analyzed: Toto / Toto [UK Rock Candy 1978/2014 CD]
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DR Peak RMS Duration Track
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DR12 -0.20 dB -14.17 dB 2:47 01-Child's Anthem
DR12 -0.20 dB -14.09 dB 3:46 02-I'll Supply the Love
DR14 -0.20 dB -16.83 dB 4:09 03-Georgy Porgy
DR12 -0.20 dB -15.19 dB 3:55 04-Manuela Run
DR12 -0.20 dB -14.57 dB 4:11 05-You Are the Flower
DR12 -0.20 dB -14.14 dB 6:13 06-Girl Goodbye
DR15 -0.41 dB -18.20 dB 3:47 07-Takin' It Back
DR14 -0.20 dB -16.46 dB 3:20 08-Rockmaker
DR13 -0.20 dB -15.09 dB 3:57 09-Hold the Line
DR13 -0.20 dB -17.58 dB 4:47 10-Angela
DR15 -0.20 dB -16.99 dB 5:07 11-Georgy Porgy (Disco Version)
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Number of tracks: 11
Official DR value: DR13

Samplerate: 44100 Hz
Channels: 2
Bits per sample: 16
Bitrate: 889 kbps
Codec: ALAC
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Great sounding reissue, bass and drums stand out much better that on the original US release. Kevin Gray = quality guaranteed.