Definitive Audiophile pressings

Turbo said:
I ordered it (along with The Cars), but it hasn't shipped yet. Been a while actually - they're taking their sweet time.

But I won't be able to make a comparison to the MOFI - my current copy is the 50th 33rpm.
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I heard rumors of a taking inventory at Rhino caused the delays.
They sent me a GENEROUS 10% off my next overpriced Rhino order as Mea Culpa.
 
It's a good replacement to not have to get up and change records, but I think the 45 may be a bit better. I didn't do a direct A/B comparison, though.

It may be better than the CB cut that is out there, too...like the one in the VMP box set, but not by much. That one wasn't too bad, either.

I still haven't listened to The Cars - Candy-O yet.
 
Turbo said:
I ordered it (along with The Cars), but it hasn't shipped yet. Been a while actually - they're taking their sweet time.

But I won't be able to make a comparison to the MOFI - my current copy is the 50th 33rpm.
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Yeah...that's weird. I've had my Cars and GD for over a week now. They shipped faster than I remember other Rhino High Fidelity releases shipping.
 
LeeVing said:
It's a good replacement to not have to get up and change records, but I think the 45 may be a bit better. I didn't do a direct A/B comparison, though.

It may be better than the CB cut that is out there, too...like the one in the VMP box set, but not by much. That one wasn't too bad, either.

I still haven't listened to The Cars - Candy-O yet.
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I agree on American Beauty. The 45 is better but it’s nice to not have to get up every 8 minutes. Honestly, the 45 rpm pressing is one of the best pressings I have of any record but the Rhino 33 is also really good. I’d say it’s on par with my original green label pressing. I’m quite happy with it.
 
Jbraswell said:
Anyone getting the Rhino American Beauty?
I listened to my copy of the Mofi last night and it's better than I remembered.
They cut from the tape on it.
If comparable, I'd like to get down to the 33 instead.
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I got it. I think it sounds great. Need to compare it to my original. Sold my mofi awhile back because I don’t love 45 flipping…
 
Jbraswell said:
Anyone getting the Rhino American Beauty?
I listened to my copy of the Mofi last night and it's better than I remembered.
They cut from the tape on it.
If comparable, I'd like to get down to the 33 instead.
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The 2014 Rhino Bellman cut is AAA and sounds excellent also. Just throwing that out there. I am sure it’s easier just to purchase the Rhino Audiophile but it’s another ways to go if you so desire.
 
my American Beauty just showed up and I didn't do a proper A/B with the Mofi but my initial impression is that this is very Jerry forward both in vocals and guitar and that the harmonies really shine. I remember not really caring for the 50th anniversary, and I've had an early 00s copy that I've strangely loved for 20 years, but I think this is probably the best of the 33rpms I've owned. The Mofi is probably better, but as others have said, also wildly inconvenient.
 
spilledleche said:
my American Beauty just showed up and I didn't do a proper A/B with the Mofi but my initial impression is that this is very Jerry forward both in vocals and guitar and that the harmonies really shine. I remember not really caring for the 50th anniversary, and I've had an early 00s copy that I've strangely loved for 20 years, but I think this is probably the best of the 33rpms I've owned. The Mofi is probably better, but as others have said, also wildly inconvenient.
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I've heard the vocals and guitar are the highlight with the KG cut.
I bet it's another Cars sellout.
 
MikeH said:
Anybody excited about the Pablo AP33 series from Chad?

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Not me. Between this and bluesville, I’m happy to see new reissue series, but it’s almost a relief that I don’t want any of them. Who knows how many they’re pressing, and I’m sure Chad knows his biz better than I do, but I’m surprised there’d be that much interest in some of those Pablo titles.
 
I don't know if this qualifies as "definitive" but snagged an early/original copy of JAMC's Psychocandy from SHF. The OGs are noticeably better than the reissues (like the Rhino I have from a decade ago) in what is a deceptively complex record to get right. Pretty pumped.
 
ngower said:
I don't know if this qualifies as "definitive" but snagged an early/original copy of JAMC's Psychocandy from SHF. The OGs are noticeably better than the reissues (like the Rhino I have from a decade ago) in what is a deceptively complex record to get right. Pretty pumped.
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Those JAMC can be spendy.
 
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