The difinitive recording of AJA


I have just listened to the SHM SACD recording of Steely Dan's AJA. I am not overwhelmed with the sonics. The cymbals are still too faint, the bass lacks punch and snap and the vocals still seem hidden behind a piece of cloth. I much prefer the MFSL gold CD of this title. As far as vinyl goes, the current Cisco version seems more lively than MFSL. So, which is the ONE COPY of this album that is THE MUST HAVE? I am also looking for the MUST HAVE recording of Supertramp's CRIME OF THE CENTURY. Again, I have the new SHM recording, the MFSL gold CD, the MFSL vinyl pressing, and the Speakers Corner vinyl addition. I like both vinyl versions over the CDs with the Speakers Corner version being better -- more punch, imaging, and gutsy. Feedback please.
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Showing 1 response by mofimadness

I also have both the SHM and the MOFI CD's. I agree the MOFI is the best CD copy I have heard.

On vinyl, I have probably 10-12 different copies of AJA. I am a HUGE Steely Dan fan. I also like the Cisco, but I prefer the last Japanese release that was done a few years ago. I also have a German copy that is wonderful.