Import CD Question


When buying imports, specifically Japanese, is there a significant improvement in sound verses a standard CD?

I've seen various types of Japanese imports but am confused by their desriptions.

12x12 Japan LP Sleeve?
DSD Mastering
Limited Edition?

What should I be looking for when my intent is the best sounding CD possible?

Thanks!
ronreid

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Thank you for your insight, much appreciated. I was actually on CD universe and that's where my questions began. They had a number of titles from the Stones, the Who, etc that I was tempted to purchase but there was little to no information to sell me one way or another. Some did have reviews from people, but there was little beyond that...

I've bought discs through Music Direct but was looking for a better price point. MD at least provides some detail with their listings...
The ones I am looking at are mostly 60-70-80's rock but am open to all music style.

If memory serves most of the titles were Rolling Stones titles (Exile on Main St. - Beggars Banquet - Goats Head Soup) and there was also Santana (Abraxas)...