Madonna ‎– Ray Of Light

my pressing sounds great and clear fits this album perfectly. shame it’s not a gatefold tho

Absolutely amazing sounding album. I don't own many pop albums but I can listen to this one forever. Outstanding production and perfect pressing.

180-gram is not okay for me. Lifeless sound.

Though this album means a lot to me. I strongly recommend the 2003 re-issue. It's a nice collectible stuff from 2000s when vinylomania was in a terrible situation.

I'm a Madonna fan, but far from a die hard. I did not buy this album when it was released..In fact, I only listened to it for the first time 4 years ago.
Could not get into it at all. I can tell it's good, just not good for me.

Does this variant sound better than the 2018 black EU one? https://www.discogs.com/Madonna-Ray-Of-Light/release/14920496

don't pay exorbitant prices for this, I am seeing it regularly in record stores for around $30 usd.

I concur, this is a very nice reissue. Great mastering on here. A nicely balanced sound! Of all my electronic/trip hop style records this one is probably the most warm sounding.

I am a bit disappointed though as on my copy A1, B1, C1 & D1 all have pretty loud static the opening thirty seconds. I cleaned all 4 sides before playing so it must be a pressing defect. It’s relatively quiet after that. Also B1 has a few tiny scratches which produces a loud click for the first 30 seconds. Total bummer that this happens with a newly opened record.

But overall I am pleased with my copy. Madonna shines on this album. A very adventurous record indeed.

absolutely ethereal and timeless. an incredible record to enjoy any time!

I have a copy that has side 1 labels on both sides of record 1 (so I have to play a little bit of one side to know whether it’s actually side 1 or side 2...) Any one else with this mislabelling?

Trust me, this is the best pressing you can hear this pop masterpiece on vinyl. I own the 2017 blue reissue and the 2018 clear reissue. With no doubt, this pressing stands out. Sounds dynamic and clear, balanced bass and treble. I didn't heard a single pop or click, neither any noise, through out two discs. Besides, this reissue came in clean and hefty. I bet this is a 180g pressing, though wasn't mention specifically. The inner sleeves are much more durable (much thicker) than the 2017 blue reissue, which are very prone to cuts and seam splits. Overall, this would be the best choice for anyone looking for a good copy to enjoy.