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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
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Here's a note of interest. We compared an original CD, the new SACD/CD release, an original US vinyl, and an original UK vinyl version. Now here's the funny part. The UK vinyl DEFINITELY sounded slower than the rest. A musician in the room said it also sounded slightly flatter.

I'd be real interested if you confirmed this in your test.

Enjoy,
Bob
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