Definitive Versions of Classic Albums... - Blu-ray Forum

ausamerika · 01-17-2009, 07:38 PM

Hey all, I've been meaning to do this for a while.

Now that I have the means by which to start perfecting my music collection, I thought I'd query some of the experts on what versions of my favorite classics I should track down. I encourage others to ask as well.

I'll list the album and my assumption of what the definitive version is, and if I'm wrong, feel free to correct me.

The Who - Who's Next - 200g LP (I know there's an MFSL version... but wow, is it expensive.)
The Who - Tommy - SACD

Yes - Fragile - DVD-A (is this really preferable to the $25 MFSL CD version?)
Rick Wakeman - Journey to the Centre of the Earth - MFSL CD (What about the Sweet Thunder LP? And what's the difference between the Gold MFSL and Silver MFSL pressings?)

Jethro Tull - Thick as a Brick - MFSL CD
Jethro Tull - Aqualung - 24 karart MFSL CD

Peter Frampton - Frampton Comes Alive - ? (There are about 1000 different versions of this album...)

Fleetwood Mac - Rumours - DVDA
John Coltrane - Blue Train - Stereo SACD
Miles Davis - Kind of Blue - MC SACD
Herbie Hancock - Headhunters - ?
Steely Dan - AJA - recent 180g vinyl ed.
Eagles - Hotel California - DVDA

Beach Boys - Pet Sounds (I have the DVDA, but I hate the MC mix - I heard there's a great Harvest import...)

That's all I have for now. I appreciate everyone's help!

ausamerika.

Graboid · 01-17-2009, 08:04 PM

For Who's Next I would say the Canadian pressing mastered by Steve Hoffman, is the prefered available CD, although it does have a slight audio glitch in Won't Get Fooled Again. I also really like the 2-disc deluxe edition which has a ton of extra stuff and sounds very good. The DE is the only version I have ever heard that does not have distortion when Daltrey screams at the end of WGFA. Some think the expanded anniversary edition of Thick as a Brick edges out the MO-FI. I like the expanded myself, and found it a little less muddy than the MO-FI. The Steve Hoffman mastered DCC gold CD of Hotel California is the best I've heard. I Love the MO-FI of Tommy, but it does have an alternate take of Eyesight to the Blind in place of the original and it is quite a different take. I was unaware of a MO-FI of Aqualung, but am crazy about the DCC gold version which is the best I've ever heard it sound, including the MO-FI LP. Hold off for a little while on the Pet Sounds CD, there is a new Steve Hoffman version coming soon that will be in glorious mono and is supposed to be flat transfer from the original master and sound as close as possible to the original master tape (Hoffman used a new DA converter). Hope that's a little help.

ausamerika · 01-17-2009, 08:20 PM

Thanks, Dan! This'll take me forever to sift through!

I have both versions of Thick as a Brick as well. I think I still prefer the MFSL. Maybe it's because I paid so darn much for it!

Maybe I'll sell my Hotel California DVDA and pony up for the DCC version...

Thanks for the tips!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Graboid

For Who's Next I would say the Canadian pressing mastered by Steve Hoffman, is the prefered available CD, although it does have a slight audio glitch in Won't Get Fooled Again. I also really like the 2-disc deluxe edition which has a ton of extra stuff and sounds very good. The DE is the only version I have ever heard that does not have distortion when Daltrey screams at the end of WGFA. Some think the expanded anniversary edition of Thick as a Brick edges out the MO-FI. I like the expanded myself, and found it a little less muddy than the MO-FI. The Steve Hoffman mastered DCC gold CD of Hotel California is the best I've heard. I Love the MO-FI of Tommy, but it does have an alternate take of Eyesight to the Blind in place of the original and it is quite a different take. I was unaware of a MO-FI of Aqualung, but am crazy about the DCC gold version which is the best I've ever heard it sound, including the MO-FI LP. Hold off for a little while on the Pet Sounds CD, there is a new Steve Hoffman version coming soon that will be in glorious mono and is supposed to be flat transfer from the original master and sound as close as possible to the original master tape (Hoffman used a new DA converter). Hope that's a little help.

Clark Kent · 01-17-2009, 11:18 PM

Here is the link to the upcoming Pet Sounds gold cd which should be the most affordable definitive version.

http://www.amazon.com/Pet-Sounds-Beach-Boys/dp/B001KNUQ64/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1232237690&sr= 8-1

I do like the dvd-audio though and some swear that the entire Pet Sounds boxset is also critical to get the whole experience. The advice from Graboid is spot on.

01-17-2009, 07:38 PM	#1
ausamerika Active Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Fort Meade, MD 4K collection:147 Blu-ray collection:473 DVD collection:42	Definitive Versions of Classic Albums... Hey all, I've been meaning to do this for a while. Now that I have the means by which to start perfecting my music collection, I thought I'd query some of the experts on what versions of my favorite classics I should track down. I encourage others to ask as well. I'll list the album and my assumption of what the definitive version is, and if I'm wrong, feel free to correct me. The Who - Who's Next - 200g LP (I know there's an MFSL version... but wow, is it expensive.) The Who - Tommy - SACD Yes - Fragile - DVD-A (is this really preferable to the $25 MFSL CD version?) Rick Wakeman - Journey to the Centre of the Earth - MFSL CD (What about the Sweet Thunder LP? And what's the difference between the Gold MFSL and Silver MFSL pressings?) Jethro Tull - Thick as a Brick - MFSL CD Jethro Tull - Aqualung - 24 karart MFSL CD Peter Frampton - Frampton Comes Alive - ? (There are about 1000 different versions of this album...) Fleetwood Mac - Rumours - DVDA John Coltrane - Blue Train - Stereo SACD Miles Davis - Kind of Blue - MC SACD Herbie Hancock - Headhunters - ? Steely Dan - AJA - recent 180g vinyl ed. Eagles - Hotel California - DVDA Beach Boys - Pet Sounds (I have the DVDA, but I hate the MC mix - I heard there's a great Harvest import...) That's all I have for now. I appreciate everyone's help! ausamerika.

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01-17-2009, 08:04 PM	#2
Graboid Active Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Illinois 4K collection:735 Blu-ray collection:2078 DVD collection:83 Prime collection:3 Blu-ray reviews:1	For Who's Next I would say the Canadian pressing mastered by Steve Hoffman, is the prefered available CD, although it does have a slight audio glitch in Won't Get Fooled Again. I also really like the 2-disc deluxe edition which has a ton of extra stuff and sounds very good. The DE is the only version I have ever heard that does not have distortion when Daltrey screams at the end of WGFA. Some think the expanded anniversary edition of Thick as a Brick edges out the MO-FI. I like the expanded myself, and found it a little less muddy than the MO-FI. The Steve Hoffman mastered DCC gold CD of Hotel California is the best I've heard. I Love the MO-FI of Tommy, but it does have an alternate take of Eyesight to the Blind in place of the original and it is quite a different take. I was unaware of a MO-FI of Aqualung, but am crazy about the DCC gold version which is the best I've ever heard it sound, including the MO-FI LP. Hold off for a little while on the Pet Sounds CD, there is a new Steve Hoffman version coming soon that will be in glorious mono and is supposed to be flat transfer from the original master and sound as close as possible to the original master tape (Hoffman used a new DA converter). Hope that's a little help.

01-17-2009, 11:18 PM	#4
Clark Kent Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Metropolis Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:184	Here is the link to the upcoming Pet Sounds gold cd which should be the most affordable definitive version. http://www.amazon.com/Pet-Sounds-Beach-Boys/dp/B001KNUQ64/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1232237690&sr= 8-1 I do like the dvd-audio though and some swear that the entire Pet Sounds boxset is also critical to get the whole experience. The advice from Graboid is spot on.

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