In any case, if your CD differs from those in the list (and I don't mean only peak levels), please post it here.
Ok, time for TNOTB I'd bet there's only one original mastering of this album on CD. The time differences are negligible.
Just did the EAC log for my EMI 2 CD: IRON MAIDEN / The Number Of The Beast EMI 7243 8 35870 2 5 UK: CDEM 1572 MATRIX: EMI 836072 CDM01 / 1-1-1-NL Marketed And Distributed By EMI Made In Holland Total Time: 0:40:19.60 Pista 1 Nombre de Archivo 01. Track01.wav Nivel Pico 87.1 % Calidad de Pista 99.9 % Test CRC 939FB9F4 Extracción precisa (nivel de confianza 4) [2B3D9620] Copia OK Pista 2 Nombre de Archivo 02. Track02.wav Nivel Pico 100.0 % Calidad de Pista 100.0 % Test CRC 96B209BB Extracción precisa (nivel de confianza 4) [F93F5795] Copia OK Pista 3 Nombre de Archivo 03. Track03.wav Nivel Pico 93.5 % Calidad de Pista 100.0 % Test CRC ACF25958 Extracción precisa (nivel de confianza 4) [D88D042C] Copia OK Pista 4 Nombre de Archivo 04. Track04.wav Nivel Pico 84.5 % Calidad de Pista 100.0 % Test CRC 58EB23D0 Extracción precisa (nivel de confianza 4) [1AF19D97] Copia OK Pista 5 Nombre de Archivo 05. Track05.wav Nivel Pico 99.5 % Calidad de Pista 100.0 % Test CRC E016A16B Extracción precisa (nivel de confianza 4) [E3F85965] Copia OK Pista 6 Nombre de Archivo 06. Track06.wav Nivel Pico 97.3 % Calidad de Pista 100.0 % Test CRC BC67115F Extracción precisa (nivel de confianza 4) [05AD7C63] Copia OK Pista 7 Nombre de Archivo 07. Track07.wav Nivel Pico 92.7 % Calidad de Pista 99.9 % Test CRC AF8AA63E Extracción precisa (nivel de confianza 4) [5B1512FB] Copia OK Pista 8 Nombre de Archivo 08. Track08.wav Nivel Pico 87.4 % Calidad de Pista 100.0 % Test CRC 224ED3DC Extracción precisa (nivel de confianza 4) [FE6375CF] Copia OK Todas las pistas extraidas de modo preciso Sin Errores Final del Informe
If you want to hear a good CD mastering for some of the "The Number of the Beast" tracks, you should track down the respective "The First Ten Years" CD. It has the songs "Run to the Hills" and "Number of the Beast", and these two songs sound much much better on that EP compared to the regular EMI CD. I wish the album was available with that great mastering for all tracks.
Iron Maiden - The Number Of The Beast Capitol CDP 7 46364 2 DIDX 1245 Manufactured By Capitol Records, Inc Made In USA TOC of the extracted CD Track | Start | Length | Start sector | End sector --------------------------------------------------------- 1 | 0:00.33 | 3:23.42 | 33 | 15299 2 | 3:24.00 | 4:34.65 | 15300 | 35914 3 | 7:58.65 | 6:02.00 | 35915 | 63064 4 | 14:00.65 | 6:36.23 | 63065 | 92787 5 | 20:37.13 | 4:50.05 | 92788 | 114542 6 | 25:27.18 | 3:53.05 | 114543 | 132022 7 | 29:20.23 | 3:48.65 | 132023 | 149187 8 | 33:09.13 | 7:11.05 | 149188 | 181517 Track 1 - Peak level 87.1 % Track 2 - Peak Level 100% Track 3 - Peak Level 93.5% Track 4 - Peak Level 84.5% Track 5 - Peak Level 99.5% Track 6 - Peak Level 97.3% Track 7 - Peak Level 92.7% Track 8 - Peak Level 87.4% All tracks accurately ripped No errors occurred End of status report
Notice there are also Castle 1CD versions of the 1995 releases, these are without bonus disc and have the same catalog number. Never had one of those, they seem more rare than the 2CD version. Also, I've noticed that on Maidencollector some of the UK TNOTB CD say "Digital Mastering / ADD", while some of the US Capitols say "Digital Mastering / AAD"
I remember a few of the Castles at HMV where I believe the bonus disc was removed and they were sold as 1 disc "cut-outs". Nothing desirable, IMO.
The DIDX number was i believe just another number Capitol used to differentiate between different discs.
The Matrix is in the cd ring and on the disc face and the DIDX number is just listed on the disc face.
Ok, would be nice if you also posted the matrix numbers of S/T to TNOTB for your CDs, as I use this info for my tables. Trying to be as informative as possible
Here' the updated info for TNOTB. I would like someone to post the levels for an original UK EMI pressing. And still no input on any W. German CDs...
There are two "versions" of the Castle 1 CD releases. The difference is the back tray insert. One has the artwork from the information insert found in the 2-disc versions on the back of the tray insert (on the inside of the packaging), and the band's name on the far left side, that way when viewed with a clear plastic tray, you could see the band's name. I only need to find a couple more of these to complete my collection, but boy! are they hard to find. I can post a scan later on if anyone's interested. The other version just has the regular tray insert (no artwork). Sonically, it's the same thing as the 2-disc version.
Hmm. Where these later that the type I referred to? I specifically remember seeing some of these 1 CD versions being in cutout bins. It was as if they were returned, the bonus discs removed, and resold as 1CD sets (of course without OBI thingie or square insert) - people probably didn't know as the bonus disc info wasn't listed on the actual front or back inserts, just on the extra piece of paper included. I have all the 2 CD ones with white backs, though I am looking for a better condition copy of KILLERS (kinda bugs me that I replaced a mint EMI original that I bought new with a scratched up used copy). I also lack a few of the bonus disc inserts which list the tracklists. I'll admit that I haven't come across ANY of these in a few years now. I think the well has dried up as far as finding these.
Do the 1CD Castles have the same 2CD catalog number, e.g. TNOTB is Castle 104-2/1 for the main CD and 104-2/2 for the bonus? PS: OK, checking the maidencollector site, it seems they do.
Wow, I have never seen one of those. Don't the EMI 2-CD sets also show the band name like you described. Is the artwork on the back inlay (inside) the respective single covers from the insert, or in other words, the colored side of these inserts and not the tracklist (which wouldn't make any sense). I would love to see a sample picture of those.
Are they quieter? I thought they might be a tad louder, but not compressed. Anyhow, the mastering for the two tracks "Run to the Hills" and "Number of the Beast" is outstanding and must be heard.
I have never nioticed any difference between the sound quality of the Original EMI NOB and The First Ten Years, I have made Cdr's (And Cassettes Many Years ago) of NOB including the single B Side 'Total Eclispe', positioned in the same order as the remasters track listing and there is not a drop or increase in volume etc, I will have to do a comparision now of Run To and Beast Single version?
Doesn't the "X" in the catalogue mean Export? U.S. discs with the X were exported to different counties, Japan disc with the X were exported to different counties, etc. and so on... (I haven't read this thread so if I missed something...)