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The sound is pretty impressive. Having said that, I must say that the pressing (at least the new/sealed copy I bought) has some clicks, which may be quite unnoticed when there is a lot of instrumentation, but it really is a bit annoying in calmer ... See full review

Stunning album: depressive and mesmerizing. Reminds me of Tropic Of Cancer. The pressing does have some surface noise, though. Other than that, I love the black and white artwork: it matches the music well.

The best DCD album, in my humble opinion: dark and powerful. This reissue is very decent and plays quietly with some minor clicks, especially on Cantara (track 2 side B) and a little surface noise on side B but nothing too serious and when played loudly, ... See full review

I will have to agree with you. Sadly, my copy has the same issues: clicks and pops, and this quite annoying noise you mention in your review. I will keep anyway since it was a present but I am a bit let down with this reissue to say the least. Of course, ... See full review

I must say that I agree with most reviewers here: noisy copy. I wouldn’t say that this is a poor pressing but there is, indeed, too much annoying noise: clicks and pops in most of the tracks. Disappointed, of course, bearing in mind that the sticker ... See full review

Interesting. So, did you come to any conclusions? What’s your view on this mono version? Would you recommend it?

Thank you. Have you compared the CD sound quality with the vinyl pressing or any other source? Maybe the master tapes’ quality isn’t the best either?

I’m curious too. Had no idea Spectrum albums had been reissued. Would like to read comments on both the pressing and the artwork.

I hope so too. I have no complaints whatsoever. Good luck!

Any idea if they will be reissuing this box set or the CDs separately one day? It's a shame how such beautiful music and items are not available any more unless one pays the whim of a third party who has nothing to do with it.

I am wondering if this one is this mono or stereo...

Thanks a lot for commenting on this! I guess I'll get a copy then.

Thanks for your comment. It all seems perfect. I wish they had included Sunday Morning and After Hours.

Just got a copy of this. Sounds very quiet and loud enough. It comes with the original artwork too. Good job on this one!

In case anyone's wondering, this 12" sounds really good. This EP runs at 33rpm but the sound is clear and powerful too. Needless to say, the four songs are awesome.

Don't know about other copies, but my blue one unfortunately sounds really poor. Disappointed.

What sort of alterations have you made? Does it work now?

Any idea if it has been remastered from the original tapes?

Or yours might be this version, which is similar but not texturised: https://www.discogs.com/Joy-Division-Unknown-Pleasures/release/8236460