FS/BIN: Genesis Abacab Japan CD $6.48

Not mine. Seller just says "made in Japan". Maybe a Japan target?

Abacab

-s1m0n-

 

I'll let you know in 2-9 business days.

Thanks for the tip!

 

The only Abacab target was made in West Germany.

 

The only Atlantic targets pressed in Japan are a select few 32XD discs released in Japan.

 

For the price you got a good deal. Any Japan CD is worth that much. It may be the same mastering as the Japan first pressing.

 

The hard truth:

Chances are more than likely that this is an Atlantic silver-faced CD pressed in Japan for U.S. (Charisma had the rights in Japan, so...)

If it's a Virgin/Charisma/Black Triangle(different mastering, and preferred) I would be very surprised.

 

Thanks for the thoughts guys. I will let you know what it is as soon as it arrives.

 

Any of you gents know if this one sounds better than the Atlantic US for US CD?

 

Don't know if it's the same CD you have but I'm almost positive my US and Japanese CDs are digitally identical (which, no doubt, means the Japanese CD will be touted as superior). Someone will correct this if I'm incorrect with my correctness.

 

Indeed, the Japan for U.S., and U.S. made CD's should be the same(and both derivatives of the *early* West German Target and Vertigo/Polygram/Charisma etc. 800 xxx xx series matrix CD's.

 

Thanks. I understand that there is likely to be some differences due to pressing, but I get that they are the same mastering.

 

My bought in 1985 pressing of Abacab made by Victor/JVC is great. Good deal...

 

Japan for USA?

 

yes it is.

 

Thanks. I should have it soon.

 

Yes, it is a Japan for USA (Non-Target) and it sounds great!! Thanks again to Simon.

 

Now, find one of the UK Virgin/Charisma CD's, to hear how good this album can sound in digital.

 

It never ends...

 

I know, I know...

I've been through it already.

 

I think Abacab is Gensis best CD but, die hard fans seem to hate it....

 

I actually like S/T the best.

 

They're both excellent. I tend to like their 1976-1982 era more than the earlier stuff.

 

We should start a club.

BTW, what's the best mastering of S/T? I have an early WEA SRC copy.

 

Again, the Virgin/Charisma (later UK Nimbus, or Swindon press) is the goods, on this one. The sound opens up, so much more. The difference is pretty astounding on these two albums, compared to those Atlantic CD's.


I'll post a little clip from each one, tell me what you think.
Abacab:

http://www.mediafire.com/?13tbujddmn1


Mama:

http://www.mediafire.com/?j9xmvibfuil