12" 45 RPM records: What's the story?

What's the advantage of producing these? If there is one, why aren't they all 45RPM?

pawlowski613211-21-2006 5:37pm

audiofeil Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,011 posts 11-22-2006 at 08:56pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Mo money Mo money Mo money
audiofeil Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,011 posts 11-23-2006 at 06:02pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I do not agree that "most (not 100%) are dramatically better than the original pressings in every aspect". That is pure hyperbole. Some are better; most are not. Save a second or third issue, my entire collection of 5000+ is comprised of original pressings spanning 1957-present. I own three dozen of these 45RPM reissues. To a large extent, IMO, they are a waste of money. I believe you are better served seeking out pristine originals. YMMV
audiofeil Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,011 posts 11-24-2006 at 11:29am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Shadorne, Two brief caveats to my prior email. Your point is well taken. In most cases I find that UK, German, and Japanese pressings are better than their US counterparts. Second, I don't mean to imply the 45RPM reissues are not good products. In fact most are very good. However, my experience is the difference in the reissues that are better than the originals is marginal not drastic and not worth the high price. With few exceptions, as I posted, I prefer original pressings. Thanks for your comments.