Just came across this thread. I'll add in what I have: Hemispheres Mercury SRM-1-3743 US Brains Label Matrix / Runout - Side A: SRM-1-3743 A-13 MASTERDISK G.K. SMK Matrix / Runout - Side B: SRM-1-3743 B-13 MASTERDISK G.K. SMK Permanent Waves Mercury SRM-1-4001 US Grey Label with red "electronic monitor" reading Album Cover: Newspaper headline blanked out;Band member names on billboards on right. Matrix / Runout - Side A: B3 (then there's a symbol looks like an elongated triangle with the point to the left) SRM-1-4001-A RAYS G.T. Matrix / Runout - Side B: B2 (then there's a symbol looks like an elongated triangle with the point to the left) SRM-1-4001-B RAYS G.T. Exit...Stage Left Mercury SRM-2-7001 US Skyline Labels Matrix / Runout - Side 1: B-2 <-> SRM-2-7001-AS-HRM-1 MASTERDISK-BK Matrix / Runout - Side 2: A-3 <-> SRM-2-7001-BS-HRM MASTERDISK (no -1 after HRM) Matrix / Runout - Side 3: B-1 <-> SRM-2-7001-CS-HRM-1 (no MASTERDISK stamp) Matrix / Runout - Side 4: B-3 <-> SRM-2-7001-DS-HRM-1 MASTERDISK RL One of the few times that I'm glad that I'm very nearsighted. LOL
If I'm not mistaken, the consensus seems to be that Waves is HW's best. Can't prove this, but it seems like Mobile Fidelity used a record club pressing for the art. I used to have a few record club Permanent Waves and they looked very similar. I listen to the MFSL CD, but can never make up my mind if I like it better than the original Japanese pressing or the Sector. I imagine if the the 2015 reissue gets mastered for the CD I would prefer that based on my experience with the 40th 2112 CD. Not really related to this but when Atlantic did it's first CD remasters of Presto through Test For Echo (2004?), the art was nearly as poor.
I've heard that and will probably start a hunt for a HW waves, while pursuing other versions. I'd like as many versions as possible to narrow down the best sounding.(to my ears) I'm awaiting AF sacd versions of Presto, Counterparts and Hemispheres. In considering those, I also was considering the mfsl cd of waves. Right now I'll be starting with a copy of the mfsl vinyl waves which I also have en route to me, as I caved on that one. I really want to try the mfsl CD out. Now, you actually like the sector mastering? I've actually not heard many praises for it. It's usually grouped with the '97 remasters as sounding harsh, shrilly, etc. I've not heard any of the sector set though myself.
Sorry, meant to say original atomic. The Sector CD is probably a distant fourth behind the MFSL, original Japanese and original atomic which is all I have on CD other than the 1997 (which I still have but don't really count I guess.)
Does anyone know if the op of Signals included the 82 tour book? I wouldn't really think so, but never know. I received a copy today that included it.
I dont think so either.I believe the tour book you found in your copy was separate and the previous owner just added it in the copy.I have a German copy of Jethro Tull's Heavy Horses that contained a poster with the band and I can't find a reference anywhere.
I haven't read the whole thread, and I know it's old, but anyone know if I have an RL Signals here? Side 1: SRM-1-4063-AS-PRC-C1-1-1, then B?, then 1 Side 2: 'SRM-1-4063-BS-PRC-C1-1-1-11 No MASTERDISK stamp. No other markings.
So, I found a 1st Canadian press GK Caress of Steel this week! Mine is good and bad. The music sounds great! Tight, lotsa space, crisp high end and nicely balanced. No distortion. Unfortunately, the vinyl is very noisy, and that particular album has a lot of quiet sections. I have heard that this is a hard one to find a clean copy of. What have been your experiences? And what would cause noisy vinyl with great sounding music? It certainly doesn't sound worn out, judging by the music. Would it have come from the plant like that in the first place? My record was wet cleaned when I bought it at the shop, because I thought that might have helped with the noise. Doesn't seem like it did.
Another member has posited the theory that Brian Lee might have written the matrix. This site mentions it was mastered by Ludwig and Lee (I had thought they had done two separate masterings).
I'll have to disagree on that one. My copy of Signals is a two-sided MASTERDISK with only an RL on Side 1. But the handwriting for the codes are clearly the same, and are clearly Bob Ludwig's when you compare it to other titles.
Mine is like that as well... Masterdisk RL on side 1, Masterdisk (no RL) on side 2. I don't see a double RL listed on Discogs. Of course that doesn't mean they don't exist.
Same thing with Grace Under Pressure. I have never seen RL in the deadwax, but the handwriting of the matrix code matches his handwriting, and there's a MASTERDISK stamp. I think there was a short time in the 80s when he didn't always sign his work.
I guess you'd have to see the actual matrix handwriting in the example that @marcfeld69 is talking about and compare it to an RL cut....as I tend to agree with Slick....for this title, it's gonna say RL on at least one side for it to be cut by RL.
Yes at this time (as I understand it) he did not always sign both sides. I should have stated yes, with at least one side having the RL ....then ya' need to add that the handwriting needs to match....and that is subjective and interruptive....so for my stuff, I count it as an RL when it has the RL. I won't argue with anyone that does different, makes me no nevermind!
I have a copy and it's not a revelatory listening experience. It sounds great but I didn't notice a huge difference between it and thenreissue hemi. But, there was no cool posters or pics with it. Not sure where you got that info but it's pretty bare bones packaging.
