Interesting...both you and @The Slipperman had poor sounding versions (both an EU and a US) of that title...maybe it is just the worst sounding of the bunch.
Probably just a repress of the 2014 vinyl masters but possibly much better pressings if they are done by a different plant this time around...but that's pure speculation.
They're not Bellman mastered, they are only lacquer cut by him as they supposedly use the 2015 remaster hi-res files. They sound damn good though, best these 90's-00's albums ever have.
Crap, sorry! Too many tabs open - thought I was replying in a Van Halen thread. I have BNW and Dance of Death reissues, those were cut by Bellman? Forgot about that. Very nicely done, pressing/package-wise.
I believe they're decent but not up to the level of good originals. The U.S. PoM, in particular, is one GREAT slab of vinyl.... I'd seek out a good copy of that one if you want the best possible mastering. This is the one I have, just the standard STERLING cut. Iron Maiden - Piece Of Mind
Yes, they are good. Obviously original cuts are gonna be better, but these are not bad at all...(and much better than the ear-bleeding CD remasters)...
Yep, I actually noticed that when I added the Discogs link. I think I paid $10 for my NM copy at a local store, probably 5-6 years ago. The reissue campaign did nothing to keep the (much better) originals from increasing in value. Hell, I think I got a NM Japanese copy of NoTB for $40 shipped around the same time. Comparable to a UK first press, maybe not as forward, but very quiet vinyl and "Total Eclipse" in the mix too. I suspect that's gotta be a $75+ record by now.
Prices have surely risen since 2012 because back then I remember picking up vintage Maiden vinyl in top condition for 10€. Still these 80's albums are so plentiful... even today they won't cost more than a new album. Japanese vinyl and the albums from "Fear Of The Dark" onwards are a different story.
Hi all I found an original 1981 Netherland pressing of Killers. I'm not home so I cat check it out just yet but I was going together the 2014 new version of that same album. Can anyone tell me what this original Netherland version sounds like ? Is it OK ? Or should I just keep it for collection's purpose ? Merry Xmas to you all
I managed to get that same pressing off eBay for barely 10 bucks, VG-ish, in 2009, before the whole vinyl thing started to go bonkers. I think George Marino cut it? And heck yeah, it slays.
My UK POM is in mint condition, very lucky to have found that copy on eBay years ago for a steal, and it’s literally the best I’ve heard this album. I’m sure the condition helps in releasing all its sonic goodness. If you can find one for a reasonable price I highly recommend it.
I picked one up not too long ago in pretty good condition, too. Pretty happy with it. The US pressing I have is no slouch though. I've heard good things about the Powerslave UK pressing as well. My US sounds great. Haven't heard a Japanese release which supposedly is great, too.
