The Repetoire and Snapper are identical: Track 1 Filename C:\Documents and Settings\Hamster\My Documents\cdrw\sad wings\repetoire\Track01.wav Peak level 99.2 % Track quality 99.9 % Copy CRC 54C13737 Copy OK Track 2 Filename C:\Documents and Settings\Hamster\My Documents\cdrw\sad wings\repetoire\Track02.wav Peak level 98.8 % Track quality 100.0 % Copy CRC A99F10A0 Copy OK Track 3 Filename C:\Documents and Settings\Hamster\My Documents\cdrw\sad wings\repetoire\Track03.wav Peak level 99.2 % Track quality 100.0 % Copy CRC EC554478 Copy OK Track 4 Filename C:\Documents and Settings\Hamster\My Documents\cdrw\sad wings\repetoire\Track04.wav Peak level 99.2 % Track quality 100.0 % Copy CRC EC4C99D0 Copy OK Track 5 Filename C:\Documents and Settings\Hamster\My Documents\cdrw\sad wings\repetoire\Track05.wav Peak level 99.2 % Track quality 99.9 % Copy CRC A39C7A37 Copy OK Track 6 Filename C:\Documents and Settings\Hamster\My Documents\cdrw\sad wings\repetoire\Track06.wav Peak level 99.2 % Track quality 100.0 % Copy CRC 95CD8A2F Copy OK Track 7 Filename C:\Documents and Settings\Hamster\My Documents\cdrw\sad wings\repetoire\Track07.wav Peak level 99.2 % Track quality 100.0 % Copy CRC 650A869A Copy OK Track 8 Filename C:\Documents and Settings\Hamster\My Documents\cdrw\sad wings\repetoire\Track08.wav Peak level 99.2 % Track quality 100.0 % Copy CRC BFC9835E Copy OK Track 9 Filename C:\Documents and Settings\Hamster\My Documents\cdrw\sad wings\repetoire\Track09.wav Peak level 99.2 % Track quality 100.0 % Copy CRC BCF1A9C0 Copy OK Track 1 Filename C:\Documents and Settings\Hamster\My Documents\cdrw\sad wings\snapper\Track01.wav Peak level 99.2 % Track quality 100.0 % Copy CRC 76ABE442 Copy OK Track 2 Filename C:\Documents and Settings\Hamster\My Documents\cdrw\sad wings\snapper\Track02.wav Peak level 98.8 % Track quality 100.0 % Copy CRC C710ABDC Copy OK Track 3 Filename C:\Documents and Settings\Hamster\My Documents\cdrw\sad wings\snapper\Track03.wav Peak level 99.2 % Track quality 99.9 % Copy CRC 54E09647 Copy OK Track 4 Filename C:\Documents and Settings\Hamster\My Documents\cdrw\sad wings\snapper\Track04.wav Peak level 99.2 % Track quality 100.0 % Copy CRC AC2EA348 Copy OK Track 5 Filename C:\Documents and Settings\Hamster\My Documents\cdrw\sad wings\snapper\Track05.wav Peak level 99.2 % Track quality 100.0 % Copy CRC C046F436 Copy OK Track 6 Filename C:\Documents and Settings\Hamster\My Documents\cdrw\sad wings\snapper\Track06.wav Peak level 99.2 % Track quality 100.0 % Copy CRC 91CBB7D4 Copy OK Track 7 Filename C:\Documents and Settings\Hamster\My Documents\cdrw\sad wings\snapper\Track07.wav Peak level 99.2 % Track quality 100.0 % Copy CRC 650A869A Copy OK Track 8 Filename C:\Documents and Settings\Hamster\My Documents\cdrw\sad wings\snapper\Track08.wav Peak level 99.2 % Track quality 100.0 % Copy CRC 5C303BA8 Copy OK Track 9 Filename C:\Documents and Settings\Hamster\My Documents\cdrw\sad wings\snapper\Track09.wav Peak level 99.2 % Track quality 100.0 % Copy CRC DC213423 Copy OK RMS loudness via Goldwave is 0.1896 for Victim of Changes for both. They both also have the glitch I mentioned previously in Island of Domination at 3:24. Sounds like the tape slowed down during mastering or something. The Koch didn't have this, and none of the vinyl versions I have have this either. fwiw.
My only CD version of this is the Castle Communications "The Collection" CD two-fer of Rock-a-Rolla and Sad Wings. It's not bad, but not great, either.
I just bought this in Tokyo 5 days ago for $12 but haven't gotten around to listening to it yet, hope the verdict is good !!!!
I have the JVC/Victor K2 20 bit Japanese import..... http://www.amazon.com/Sad-Wings-Des...9853417?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1180829652&sr=1-7 I think sounds very, very good. A huge improvement over my old Koch release. The best I've heard this album sound since the late 70s when I had the vinyl. I have the JVC/Victor HD version on order, with amazon.com........ http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...TF8&coliid=I23MHUYUACVUPW&colid=19IZ2650B18AX Should be interesting to hear this HD version.
anyone get to try out the TECP-25386 version by Teichiku records yet? How does that compare with the others?
I have the 2002 Victor one. I don't like how it sounds with RS-1 headphone and a Govibe V 5 amp. It is loud, but not like Century Media loud or anything. It sounded pretty good with SR-60s. Generally, I'm finding that remastered cds sound like hell with high-end stuff. The RS-1s are about the only high-end thing I own and now I don't want to hear compressed music ever again. Not that I was exactly thrilled with it before.
Ain't that the truth But to get even better (to my taste) sound out of your Grados you really should consider changing your stock bowls to "Todd's Flat Pads" http://www.ttvj.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=14&products_id=167 And Welcome to the Forum
Funny this thread should pop up! I have the Attic release too (just picked it up last week) and I think it sounds great, too!
I just got the Line CD release from audiospirit. It has a warm and natural sound, not compressed, but it is slightly on the muddy side. Still, very enjoyable, and you can really turn it up loud. I would love to hear some short samples from some other recommended CD versions for comparison, if someone could eb so nice to post some short clips, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks.
P.S.: Some of the guitar riffs sound exactly like they do on Thin Lizzy's Chinatown recording (I mean the sound of the guitar, not the riff itself). Someone else noticed this before?
I want to get the best Version of "Sad Wings" because i believe its one of the best Heavy rock ever produce - and also its the only JP albums i truly adore... which should i get ? The Snapper CD or the 2007 Victor mini LP from Japan ? I ask not only in terms of Sound but also of Packaging... please Advise... Thanks.
Ill try to get it - but it seems its already Out of Print... what about the Snapper cd ? was this one also issue on"Limited Edition Gold cd" like my other Snapper cd's ? (like the Pretty things)
I have the KOCH remaster and the Canadian Attic cd.. The KOCH is proably the worst sounding cd i own !! The Attic one sounds amazing.. you can crank it up.. it "breathes"
The EQ on the Koch vs Repertoire is quite different -- less low bass, more upper bass (a hump centered on 300 Hz) and less treble than on the Koch . The Koch also has less dynamic range.
The KOCH is just too damned loud !! The Attic one is the best i've heard. Too me it sounds like a pretty good digital representation of what my UK Gull LP sounds like.
I agree that this album is probably the best thing Priest ever did !! I would recommened the Canadian Attic Records edition. ACD 1157. It doesn't have a bar code either barcodes are an eyesore !
