in general, UK, German, and Dutch pressings are quieter than US, as far as surface noise. they're also usually lower volume - an issue if your system has a high noise floor. Japanese are especially quiet, as far as surface noise.
unfortunately though, that's only part of the story. I have a Japanese LP in which the volume CHANGES mid-song! gimme a break. Japanese are sometimes overly 'polite' too, missing dynamics.
you can go to sites like Gemm and see how different pressings are priced. in general, earlier pressings from the country where the band is from (e.g. Brit Beatles, US beach boys) are the most pricey - and often the best-sounding - IF you can find a copy in great condition ($$$!).
MFSL, being Japanese-pressed, are not always as great as their prices on the used market would suggest.
try to have fun with it. you can find great-sounding LPs any day at thrift stores for $1.
unfortunately though, that's only part of the story. I have a Japanese LP in which the volume CHANGES mid-song! gimme a break. Japanese are sometimes overly 'polite' too, missing dynamics.
you can go to sites like Gemm and see how different pressings are priced. in general, earlier pressings from the country where the band is from (e.g. Brit Beatles, US beach boys) are the most pricey - and often the best-sounding - IF you can find a copy in great condition ($$$!).
MFSL, being Japanese-pressed, are not always as great as their prices on the used market would suggest.
try to have fun with it. you can find great-sounding LPs any day at thrift stores for $1.