180 Gram vs. MFSL

The answer depends entirely on the LP in question, and the pressing history thereof. Personally, I've never cared for MFSL, generally finding the original LP to be far superior in the majority of cases. However, a 180g remaster that was poorly remastered can be far worse than an MFSL. I think the money is best spent on a mint original pressing, unless you have empirical proof that ANY remastered/repressed version is clearly superior. Regarding the Band LP in question, I have no information.

-R.

Who makes the 180g copy? I have about 50 MFSL half speed masters and can attest that their vinyl formulation is superb - very quiet and detailed sounding. However, some of the MoFi's sound bright and equalized. I have not heard the MoFi version of the Band, so I do not know if that one was a dud for this label. Keep in mind that just because a record is marketed as "180g" doesn't mean it is any good, but does stack the cards in your favor slightly. Since the quality of the different labels varies all over the map, knowing the record company that makes the 180g version would be most helpful. All that being said, I would probably opt for the sealed version - a safer bet because at least, it is new.

MFSL, if it is truely mint.

Impossible to answer without know more about the 180. If in doubt, by the MFSL.