180 gram vinyl vs First Pressing used


Just wondering if any one out there has problems with new 180 gram vinyl pressing of classic albums. The vinyl is thicker but the quality is just not there on a lot of the albums I’ve bought most through Amazon. They skip have surface noise are not really flat. I’m at a point I had rather have a VG+ first pressing than a new 180 gram pressing. Just wanted to know if any one else has problems with 180 gram vinyl. 
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Showing 1 response by harold-not-the-barrel

The weight of a vinyl does not refer to SQ, it is just marketing hype and actually nonsense. The mastering and manufacturing process alone matters. So a 180 gram reissue can sound good or bad, usually they have been OK, IME. But I always prefer the early pressing and try to avoid these modern heavy editions.
Of course there are exceptions, like this "Smokin´ " by Humble Pie: Analogue Productions APP 4342. So, in this case the early editions are the real life humble pies : )
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