I'll bet you 3 bong hits of black Lebanese hash the Japanese pro-use pressing will win.
DSOTM Shootout Idea: Any Interest?
Since getting back into vinyl and having too much free time, I've started to accumulate a number of copies of Pink Floyd's DSOTM. I'm thinking of doing a comparison of all the versions I have collected to definitively conclude, in my opinion, which is the best sounding version. I have the following versions in mostly excellent condition.
1. MFSL half speed version.
2. 30th Anniversary reissue.
3. US Capitol release.
4. UK EMI/Harvest.
I know I should include a Japanese Pro Use version, but they are rather expensive. I'm happy to borrow someone's version. It will be well-cared for.
Also, my version of the UK release may not be an early release. I read in Fremer's newsletter that an early UK pressing has an all blue triangle on the label. My version has a blue fade border on the inside of the triangle.
Anyway, if I can round up the two additional versions, I think it should be a fairly complete test.
Al
1. MFSL half speed version.
2. 30th Anniversary reissue.
3. US Capitol release.
4. UK EMI/Harvest.
I know I should include a Japanese Pro Use version, but they are rather expensive. I'm happy to borrow someone's version. It will be well-cared for.
Also, my version of the UK release may not be an early release. I read in Fremer's newsletter that an early UK pressing has an all blue triangle on the label. My version has a blue fade border on the inside of the triangle.
Anyway, if I can round up the two additional versions, I think it should be a fairly complete test.
Al