New Pink Floyd vinyl reissues

Yesterday I received my 2016 DSOTM from amazon.it (a bargain at €14.99 - https://www.amazon.it/gp/product/B00536OCZA). Quiet pressing, perfectly flat and centered, very good sounding, a bit sibilant on my AT440mLa cart but nothing annoying: a pleasant listening experience throughout. For those who care about matrices: 5A/4B.
Now, I really enjoy the sound of my 2013 WYWH cut by Sax so I would rather get a "quiet" copy of it than get a 2016 cut by Grundman. But it would require ordering from amazon.com, at high shipping rates and it would be a hassle returning it in case of issues. So I'm still undecided...

 

Watching an unboxing vídeo for the DSoT reissue, I've noticed that Breathe (reprise) is included.

 

If you already like 2013 WYWH, I wouldn't try to too hard to score 2016 Grundman's cut. Wait until you can pick it up for cheap.

Regards

 

Amazon UK have it - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wish-Were-...9078&sr=1-1&keywords=wish+you+were+here+vinyl

 

Isn't this the Grundman? The link leads me to the ASIN B00536OCZK, the pic shows "Bernie Grundman" on the sticker.

 

Just found a nice used copy of "A Great Collection of Dance Songs" (US pressing) which I picked up for around $15.

Would love to hear comparisons between original pressings and the new version.

 

My new one is noisy. Grrrr.

 

The quality control for new vinyl issues is a real pita

 

Sorry read 2016 bit. Frankly the Grundman sounds even better and you aren't certain to get a Sax if you order from Amazon USA - both appear to be sold over there.

 

Try Amazon.ca. They have it at 19.26Cdn at the moment. Not sure of shipping cost for you tho. It will be the Sax cut.

 

It seems that there were some issues with the quality of early pressings of the 2015/16 PF reissues. I waited a couple of months before purchasing mine, and all 6 have been scuff free, clean, and flat. Maybe just a coincidence, but I'm going to wait a little bit before ordering Delicate Sound Of Thunder.

 

This is so true. My first copy of Meddle arrived with a huge gash through the first track on side 1. Second copy plays nice, but is pretty warped.

I had no issues with Animals and The Dark Side Of The Moon, though.

 

I agree and they can be had for much less if you're patient. I pre ordered a few of the titles and there were some issues for sure.

 

I wonder how the created the master for the new version of "A Collection of Great Dance Songs", since there are special fades etc.

I wonder if they used the existing remastering for the already available tracks and created a new digital master for the compilation.

 

To your taste. Not the case for everyone here. The BG version has the 2016 sound signature while the Sax version is closer to the original IMO. Both are excellent.

 

Yeah, I noticed it too.
Stupid mistake, whoever changed it.

 

Folks, for those that might be interested, I got the new "Delicate Sound of Thunder" reissue. My copy is very quiet, and the sound is very good (even though comparable to my japanese DSD remaster, but with a more prominent bass and less sibilance). A good option for those who want to get a vinyl copy without paying eBay prices. Another thing that impresses me about these reissues in general is the care they took on the graphics: it all looks like a mint original copy, and not the cheap "photocopy" effect sometimes we see in other reissues.

 

Truth be told, some of the 2016 reissues have much brighter graphics than the originals - like Animals - which many ''older'' fans didn't appreciate. In fact, Meddle has a somewhat different cover. Regardless, like you said, they are all well done in spite of certain differences.

 

Yes, some graphics are different. We are in the 3rd millenium so I think it’s ok to substitue some graphics to something else if it’s done right. Meddle, DSOTM and Meddle have slightly different artworks. Love the cover texture of Meddle and DSOTM. Have an original of Animals so I can care less about the brightness difference which is ok by the way. Not sure I understand why some are having a tantrum about it!

 

If they re-release that one I hope it's more affordable then.

 

All of the vinyl records? I thought they're from Optimal Media.

 

Or maybe the mono Piper and Saucerful would get the catalogue numbers PFRLP1M and PFRLP2M instead.

 

Same here. At first Meddle looked (felt) weird, but I eventually loved it. Besides, it's not that I can actually feel the difference since my records are all in protective plastic sleeves

 

I'm crossing my fingers!

 

And why would you like to listen to it in mono more than stereo? Just curious. I have the mono version from the 3 CD boxset and find it ok but not moving...