Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow to be released on SHM-SACD in 03/2014

Thanks to all for the reviews so far. I got my copy on Friday, but was busy this weekend. So I didn't have the time to listen to my CD. If it's even better than Steve Fallone's remastering it's a well worthy rerelease. Let's hope they will release "Down To Earth" and the other missing albums soon.

 

Is there a recent SHM of Rising?

 

There's a recent SHM-SACD and here's the discussion:
http://forums.stevehoffman.tv/threads/rainbow-rising-shm-sacd-reviews.260590/

 

Does anyone know if the SHM or Platinum SHM will fit in a standard CD case slot? I know some mini LP CDs are too big.

 

Is Richie for real here or taking the P...?

 

The SHM Mini Lp's are just like the normal Japanese Mini's size wise.

 

This one and Difficult to Cure are "HR cutting" SHM's. Every "HR cutting" SHM disc I've researched seems to be cut from a different cloth than than old SHMs, which I never had a high opinion of. I wonder if they will eventually do "HR cutting" versions for other albums by Rainbow?

 

god, that is like listening to Nigel Tufnel trying to be serious and funny at the same time. he MUST be joking..

 

So, the sides will be crushed in like my other Mini LP CDS?

 

If you want to buy it, send me that beautiful mini LP cover and i'll send you the jewel case from the Gur remaster for you to stick the SHM disc in so it fits in your case. Problem solved!

 

I have the remaster, too. It is still lame they could not make them the same size. I have a feeling the new Zeppelin deluxe CDs will also be too large. That is why I love AF. They always fit.

 

Has anybody else heard this CD and compared it to the original Polydor?

 

Still no audiophile sound but the SACD is better.

 

I guess you would not happen to have any DR numbers or EQ graphs laying around?

 

I don't need the DR.... I just looked to my reference (first pressing)



The SACD comes very close to the SACD.... the Steven Fallone tracks are also good, but only the 3rd choice.

 

I appreciate the info, Claus, but I need it compared to the original Polydor CD. I may just have to take a chance and buy the SHM version.

 

I answered your question #38

More details... my ranking is as follows:

1. Original Polydor LP (first pressing)
2. SHM-SACD
3. Steven Fallone tracks
4. Original CD
...
8. Universal remaster (Suha Gur)

 

Thanks. I may have to pick up the regular SHM or platinum hoping it is the same mastering as the SACD.

 

By the way, the quality of SACD covers (last editions) got worse - cardboard has become thinner.

 

I am pretty sure that for the recent "HR cutting" discs, the SACD, SHM-CD, and SHM platinum CDs all have the same mastering.

I am curious about this one too, but I haven't quite pulled the trigger yet. I'd be more inclined if I knew the whole catalog was going to get this treatment, but so far, it's just this one and DtC.

 

They should be the same, although some people are claiming that some of the platinum CDs are better than the SACDs. I don't know what to think. Sounds like a mess. That is why I have not bought any, either.

 

Some platinum CDs have different masters than the SACDs. Dire Straits s/t, Wishbone Ash, Derek & the Dominoes, Allman Bros., to name a few.

 

There you go. Thanks for the info.

 

I got the SHM SACD and am quite impressed. Hope that will be more to come.

 

Someone asked for the DR rating of this album. I have the standard SHM-CD, not the SACD, but I would be extremely surprised if the mastering were different. Anyway, here goes:



foobar2000 1.1.12a / Dynamic Range Meter 1.1.1
log date: 2014-04-29 19:47:02

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Analyzed: Rainbow / Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow (SHM-CD)
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DR Peak RMS Duration Track
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DR12 -0.53 dB -15.06 dB 4:42 01-Man On The Silver Mountain
DR13 -1.03 dB -15.58 dB 3:17 02-Self Portrait
DR12 -0.27 dB -15.06 dB 3:22 03-Black Sheep Of The Family
DR14 -0.70 dB -18.58 dB 6:39 04-Catch The Rainbow
DR10 -1.89 dB -14.86 dB 4:34 05-Snake Charmer
DR13 -2.24 dB -18.35 dB 4:45 06-The Temple Of The King
DR12 -2.14 dB -15.72 dB 2:38 07-If You Don't Like Rock 'N' Roll
DR13 -2.47 dB -17.36 dB 3:31 08-Sixteenth Century Greensleeves
DR13 -2.54 dB -17.22 dB 3:55 09-Still I'm Sad
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Number of tracks: 9
Official DR value: DR13

Samplerate: 44100 Hz
Channels: 2
Bits per sample: 16
Bitrate: 930 kbps
Codec: FLAC
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