So I was on the Twitter just now and saw this and almost fell off the bed. Has anyone heard of this actually being a thing?!
It's on the French RSD list. I'm guessing it's the original alternate BOTT, which will be nice to own.
I can't make up my mind on this. Someone hooked me up recently with the tracks but this seems like a really neat release. I didn't get the recent 2 LP set only because I felt like I could compile and enjoy my own cdrs from the same material. Now, with this release, I guess its just as or more tempting. I guess this could be like BOTT III? - TP/RSD, Official Album, 2LP BS release...Maybe I'll just try to buy all 3 if possible lol at one of the stores the day of RSD.
I would preorder the MFSL One-Step of Blood on the Tracks and ignore all other reissues beforehand. RSD releases are most often plentiful on the secondary market years after the rush of urgency. Both the audio and collectabilty of the One-Step will surpass a RSD reissue.
Is it just for curiosity/completist reasons that one would buy this test pressing, or do a lot of fans consider the NY versions of those songs to be superior to the Minnesota remakes? Having heard More Blood More Tracks, I'm of the mind that the Minnesota sessions really saved the album, taking it from a 7/10 to a 1o/10 experience. I like those last-minute cuts so much more than the NYC versions, it's not even close.
Without wanting to derail this thread, where is the One Step available for pre order? I can’t find it on mofi or music direct websites. Thanks
Hmmm....I think this is coming out due to a bit of backlash about not including this in the box set. Hopefully they’ll do this on cd at some point as well.
That seems to be a significant number, and one that I strongly suspect will be available on Discogs for near the original retail for a while. It will be interesting to follow. Another question, weren't these songs released over the latest official 'bootleg' series - or are some unreleased?
That is a very good question, and one about 7500 future buyers of the One-Step would like to know. I can say that the What's Going On and Abraxas One-Steps both had present day, 33rpm MFSL pressings released. In both cases the overwhelming consensus is that the One-Step pressings were superior to there 33rpm counterparts. That being said, my further research into the Blood on the Tracks, RSD 'test pressing' has enlightened me to the fact that the songs on this release are different takes than what's on the traditional album. Now that I know that, I really can't say that the One-Step can replace it, and I was premature in that post above. There is a historic significance to the RSD release, and I can absolutely understand how it stands alone as a historic recording. I still would encourage those who have a love for Blood on the Tracks to also consider the One-Step, although it is now apparent to me that it could not replace the 'Test Pressing' edition. I apologize for speaking out of ignorance.
The recent MFSL Gain 2, Ultra Analog LP mastered and cut by Krieg Wunderlich was pretty good. Not sure if I want to spend a premium to find out what else could be gained from this album. But it's Dylan so the 3000 copies should sell out pretty quick.
Is that the number of the total One-Steps you have heard are to be pressed, the number of remaining One-Steps to be preordered or the number of RSD Test Pressings planned to be sold?