Mark Knopfler – Privateering

Interestingly there is no insert or booklet for vinyls.
Such a mistake.
I prefer double LP version.

This version is perfect in each every way. The records are flat and dead quiet. The sound quality is wonderful.

Hello
Some one compared the UK Mercury pressing to US Verve pressing? Sound? Thank You

Hello
Some one compared this UK Mercury pressing to US Verve pressing? Sound? Thank You

Just bought a new one copy at really discount price. No problems with the vinyl .Very nice packaging. Sound balance rather on the lower side. Deep low end, nice middle, delicate highs. Generally speaking - for long non tiring listeninig. And last but not least - musically is really ok. Nothing suprising, and if you like Knopfler's music you will like it.

I just received mine. I played it through, all four sides. I have a pretty decent TT & system. Vinyl was quiet and didn't hear any distortion.

I see people mentioning distorted sound on some LP pressings. Well, if you listen to this album on Spotify, you'll notice the same thing. Especially the vocals on the track 'Go, Love'. Sounds like valves (tubes) distorting. Maybe an over compressed microphone or a faulty preamp somewhere?

Mine plays well. Good, quiet pressing, no distortion or other problems with sound. Perhaps I was lucky this time...

Please avoid purchasing this particular pressing. The sound quality is almost at the border of distortion on the first LP and second LP side 3 makes a very frequent shrieking sound. By all means, do not spend your money on this pressing.

Very nice songs once more by Sir Knopfler.
But quality of pressings ....... Oh my god..... What are you doing Mercury ?
Do you press with your feet and mashed paper ? A lot of dust, static electricity...... A shame for the price