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Father John Misty - Mahashmashana
submitted Father John Misty - Mahashmashana. 3 months ago
The Mama's And The Papa's* = ママス・アンド・パパス* - If You Can Believe Your Eyes and Ears = 夢のカリフォルニア
submitted The Mama's And The Papa's* = ママス・アンド・パパス* - If You Can Believe Your Eyes and Ears = 夢のカリフォルニア. 3 months ago
Charli XCX - Brat
posted a review of Charli XCX - Brat. 8 months ago
What a great album. I think this is the best looking variant; compliments the rest of the art and packaging aesthetic.
Great pressing, no noise. Mastering is great--dynamic and engaging enough--though a little more presence to balance out the bass... See full review
Khruangbin - A La Sala
posted a review of Khruangbin - A La Sala. 10 months ago
Great pressing -- after a clean, just a little distortion at the beginning of the first track, but comes good. The mastering is good, though it does sound just a little lifeless as overly smooth digital processing can sound. The album itself is a... See full review
Blonde Redhead - Sit Down For Dinner
posted a review of Blonde Redhead - Sit Down For Dinner. about 1 year ago
4.5 = Perfect as humanly possible. 5 = Other-worldly.
Discogs won't allow users to give 4.5.
Perfect to me means perfect within the genre. Perfect for the band. A perfect album for this day. The machine is running perfectly, but it's not a perfect... See full review
Nine Inch Nails - The Downward Spiral
posted a review of Nine Inch Nails - The Downward Spiral. about 1 year ago
The sound quality on this US promo 1st press is nothing short of stunning. I had the Definitive Edition 2023 US RE vinyl, and this pressing makes the DE sound like a copy of a copy of a copy of a...
Animal Collective - Merriweather Post Pavilion
posted a review of Animal Collective - Merriweather Post Pavilion. about 1 year ago
I picked this up secondhand. Gave each record a good clean. Worried about the reviews here, but this copy sounds pretty good. A few clicks/pops at the beginning of each side, but mostly desists. Some IGD but nothing bad. Generally, I'm quite happy with it. See full review
Queen = クイーン* - Sheer Heart Attack = シアー・ハート・アタック
posted a review of Queen = クイーン* - Sheer Heart Attack = シアー・ハート・アタック. about 1 year ago
Sounds excellent. Really great first press from Japan. Happy to have it in my collection.
Ghost (32) - Meliora
posted a review of Ghost (32) - Meliora. about 1 year ago
Sounds fantastic. minimal noise, big and rich bass, great soundstage.
Black Dog Productions - Bytes
posted a review of Black Dog Productions - Bytes. about 1 year ago
Yeah. loving this. Quick, snappy 'n' punchy remastering here. Jumps off the wax, directly to my ears.
Vinyl has no noise, flat and perfect. Warp rarely fails to impress.
Neil Young - After The Gold Rush
posted a review of Neil Young - After The Gold Rush. about 1 year ago
Sounds amazing. Very clear and present. You're really close to the original tape when listening.
The Cars - Shake It Up
posted a review of The Cars - Shake It Up. about 1 year ago
Sounds amazing. Minimal noise, very dynamic, energetic and bright in a good way. MUCH better than the very painfully bright Japanese first press.
Nine Inch Nails - The Downward Spiral
posted a review of Nine Inch Nails - The Downward Spiral. about 1 year ago
My copy, Sides A, B, C sound exceptional. Unfortunately, side D has scraping, crackle no fill all the way through-- Very noticeable on the build-up of Reptile, Downward spiral (as there is no treble on the track to mask it) and the last track Hurt.... See full review
Japanese Breakfast - Jubilee
posted a review of Japanese Breakfast - Jubilee. about 1 year ago
Sounds immaculate. The Jubiless slipmat is a nice touch. Packaging is very high quality.
The Strokes - Is This It
posted a review of The Strokes - Is This It. about 1 year ago
Yeah, very happy with this pressing. Definitely easier on the ear compared to another regular reissue I had. This one has better punch and warmth to it. The packaging is very high quality. The record looks awesome too.
Tori Amos - Under The Pink
posted a review of Tori Amos - Under The Pink. about 1 year ago
Really happy with this press. Sounds lovely--clear, open, warm. No urge for the reissues.
posted a review that has since been deleted. about 1 year ago
Caroline Polachek - Desire, I Want To Turn Into You
posted a review of Caroline Polachek - Desire, I Want To Turn Into You. about 1 year ago
Desire, I want to turn into a record pressing plant and press this damn record already.
Blur - The Ballad Of Darren
posted a review of Blur - The Ballad Of Darren. about 1 year ago
Sounds amazing. great pressing all round. As much as I think coloured vinyl is cool, they've over-saturated the market.
Traditional black is the new colour.
PJ Harvey - Let England Shake
posted a review of PJ Harvey - Let England Shake. about 1 year ago
I'd say a perfect pressing on all accounts. A great album, too.
PJ Harvey - I Inside The Old Year Dying
posted a review of PJ Harvey - I Inside The Old Year Dying. about 1 year ago
My hole is a perfect snug fit.... on this pressing.
John Lennon & Yoko Ono / Phil Collins - Double Fantasy / Face Value
posted a review of John Lennon & Yoko Ono / Phil Collins - Double Fantasy / Face Value. about 1 year ago
A coincidence? - - Don't take it at face value.
PJ Harvey - I Inside The Old Year Dying
posted a review of PJ Harvey - I Inside The Old Year Dying. about 1 year ago
Perfect pressing here. Sounds terrific. Great everything.
3 more words.
Autechre - Exai
posted a review of Autechre - Exai. about 1 year ago
Been sliding L-event into Exai since 2013.
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King Crimson - Lizard
posted a review of King Crimson - Lizard. about 1 year ago
Will copy and paste my comment I left on Lark's Tongues SW mix, as it holds true for this release, also ---
Can't fault this pressing. Sounds superb. Clear and dynamic with minimal noise. Enjoy the SW mix.
Nice heavyweight, flat vinyl and great... See full review
King Crimson - Lizard
posted a review of King Crimson - Lizard. about 1 year ago
My inner sleeve is the same--poly-lined black with centre cutout.
King Crimson - Larks' Tongues In Aspic
posted a review of King Crimson - Larks' Tongues In Aspic. about 1 year ago
Can't fault this pressing. Sounds superb. Clear and dynamic with minimal noise. Enjoy the SW mix.
Nice heavyweight, flat vinyl and great sleeve printing.
Kate Bush - The Dreaming
posted a review of Kate Bush - The Dreaming. about 1 year ago
I'm very happy with all the KB/Fish People remaster series. I have no hesitation to forget the original pressings and make these my go-to's. They just sound right!
Junior Boys - Big Black Coat
posted a review of Junior Boys - Big Black Coat. about 1 year ago
Great pressing. But give it a clean, it will reward you.
King Crimson - Red
posted a review of King Crimson - Red. about 1 year ago
No issues with my copy. Sounds great. Pressed well. Very enjoyable to listen to.
Leftfield - Leftism
posted a review of Leftfield - Leftism. about 1 year ago
Yep, I'm very happy with this pressing. Minimal to no noise. Sounds bloody great! it's a quality pressing, alright.
The Moody Blues With The London Festival Orchestra Conducted By Peter Knight (5) - Days Of Future Passed
posted a review of The Moody Blues With The London Festival Orchestra Conducted By Peter Knight (5) - Days Of Future Passed. about 1 year ago
I've not heard this on any other vinyl pressings, but I know I never need to.
Flawless sound quality on this one. No noise. perfect press.
Bowie* - Diamond Dogs
posted a review of Bowie* - Diamond Dogs. about 1 year ago
This press sounds excellent. Dynamic, clear, wide sound stage, and full analogue warmth. Minimal noise on my copy.
Squid (29) - O Monolith
posted a review of Squid (29) - O Monolith. about 1 year ago
Sounds very good to me. Minimal noise, just the occasional click/pop, but nothing bad. A nice flat pressing.
I gave it a clean--as I do with most records I buy--and it gained a bit in dynamics and clarity.
David Bowie - Aladdin Sane
posted a review of David Bowie - Aladdin Sane. about 1 year ago
it's not a remaster. the vocal and mix on this are near identical to the original pressing.
The Clash - Combat Rock
posted a review of The Clash - Combat Rock. about 1 year ago
This pressing sounds very good. Great punch, and midrange clarity
David Bowie - The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars
posted a review of David Bowie - The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars. about 1 year ago
Hope they do more of these half-speed masters for the rest of the Bowie catalogue.
Very happy with this pressing. Sounds clean, clear and dynamic. Closest to the original, with no remastering.
I have the 80's green label international version, and... See full review
David Bowie - Aladdin Sane
posted a review of David Bowie - Aladdin Sane. about 1 year ago
Sounds fantastic. Have the original Aussie pressing, and this half-speed is a better, cleaner, and a more dynamic-sounding press. Very close to the original - non-remastered, but more detailed and quieter. I mean, not as full-bodied as the early all... See full review
Ghost (32) - Seven Inches Of Satanic Panic
posted a review of Ghost (32) - Seven Inches Of Satanic Panic. about 1 year ago
Sounds Great! Very happy.
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Jessie Ware - That! Feels Good!
posted a review of Jessie Ware - That! Feels Good! . about 1 year ago
That! Looks Good!
That! Pressed Good!
That! Sounds Brickwalled!
The mastering can, at times, make this vinyl (also the digital version) fatiguing for proper listening, especially in complex bits of the music where a lot is going on--losing detail... See full review
Ghost (32) - Phantomime
posted a review of Ghost (32) - Phantomime . about 1 year ago
Excellent pressing. Looks divine. Sounds super divine... ghost ghost ghost
The National - First Two Pages Of Frankenstein
posted a review of The National - First Two Pages Of Frankenstein. about 1 year ago
Perfect pressing. No noise, flat, dynamic. Sleeves and printing are also top-notch. Buy with confidence!
The National - First Two Pages Of Frankenstein
posted a review of The National - First Two Pages Of Frankenstein. about 1 year ago
I have the "Records pressed in Thornbury, Australia by Program Records" Red coloured vinyl variant. No listing for that release yet. The Aussie pressing is flawless. Perfect pressing. No noise, flat, dynamic. Sleeves and printing are also top-notch.
Lucy Dacus - Home Video
posted a review of Lucy Dacus - Home Video. about 1 year ago
great pressing. all the clichés adjectives--quiet, flat, dynamic and lovely soundstage.
Aldous Harding - Warm Chris
posted a review of Aldous Harding - Warm Chris. about 1 year ago
Agree. Very happy with the pressing out of this Aussie plant.
Program Records (4)
posted a comment on Program Records (4). about 1 year ago
Just wrote a review. This pressing plant is up there with the best.
Program Records (4)
posted a comment on Program Records (4). about 1 year ago
The two records I have pressed by these guys, The National - First Two Pages of Frankenstein (red vinyl), and Aldous Harding - Warm Chris, are perfect--top sound quality, very clean and flat. The album sleeves, covers and printing are also immaculate... See full review
Radiohead - Hail To The Thief
posted a review of Radiohead - Hail To The Thief. about 1 year ago
Very nice pressing. All the cliché adjectives - Clean! Flat! Dynamic! The sleeves are of decent quality, too.
Remember, 45 RPM. Otherwise, Thoms' wailings will be moaning.