[orthobiz]

Miss this at your own peril! I have a Robert Ludwig mastered original USA release, the one I listened to in college. This was a staple, we listened to every song, even my Aunt Irys (now 88) loved this record.

Anyway, i saw the post from Pumpkinman that hinted "this is the one" and when I saw it was a Record Store Day release (?Black Friday?) limited to 2500 copies, I decided to buy.

I was skeptical because it was remastered by Steve Wilson of Porcupine Tree. Not anything against Steve, just that remastering has so often been associated with poor results. In this case I am happy to report:

This thing is positively amazing. The dynamics are there, the bass is not overdone. Reveletory. The original copy pales in comparison (and was promptly given to my oldest daughter as some perverse sort of consolation prize).

So, run out and buy this one. The Pumpkin AND the Biz can't be wrong!

Paul

[orthobiz]

[orthobiz]

Look for Steve Wilson on the back:

[J-Pak]

Great sounding LP, I picked up the UK track listing version.

[simoon]

I was skeptical because it was remastered by Steve Wilson of Porcupine Tree. Not anything against Steve, just that remastering has so often been associated with poor results. In this case I am happy to report:

This thing is positively amazing. The dynamics are there, the bass is not overdone. Reveletory. The original copy pales in comparison (and was promptly given to my oldest daughter as some perverse sort of consolation prize).

Don't doubt the quality of any of the Steve Wilson remasters.

I have his King Crimson remasters, and they are universally great.

[thunderbrick]

Any reputable sources at realistic prices?  Amazon as a few from $50-70 each.  Several on ebay for $25-30, but I don't have Paypal anymore.

[putz]

Listed for $25 on RSD, so that's a good price. Try Amoeba or Soundstage or Bullmoose. They might still have copies for sale online.


Here's what I had to say after Black Friday:


Not my pic. FYI, I was listening to it eating Pork Rinds with Apple Cider.

Wow, best $25 I've spent in a while. If you're a fan, this one's a keeper. Never a great pressing existed until yesterday.

[Maritan]

I'll admit it. I saw Orthobiz's original post and decided to buy the record right there.

I'm a huge Steve Wilson fan, and I'm not sure about Tull. Can't wait to get my dirty paws on the record and give it a listen on the ol' Kenwood TT.

[J-Pak]

It would be nice if Wilson's Aqualung remix were available on vinyl without the pricey box set which has all the digital discs.

[thunderbrick]

Listed for $25 on RSD, so that's a good price.

What's RSD?  Record Store Day?

[putz]

Yes

Bullmoose has it. Bought from them before and recommend. They have other RSD stuff as well.

http://www.bullmoose.com/p/15403962/jethro-tull-benefit-180-gram-vinyl-record-store-day-exclusive

[Berndt]

Miss this at your own peril! I have a Robert Ludwig mastered original USA release, the one I listened to in college. This was a staple, we listened to every song, even my Aunt Irys (now 88) loved this record.

Anyway, i saw the post from Pumpkinman that hinted "this is the one" and when I saw it was a Record Store Day release (?Black Friday?) limited to 2500 copies, I decided to buy.

I was skeptical because it was remastered by Steve Wilson of Porcupine Tree. Not anything against Steve, just that remastering has so often been associated with poor results. In this case I am happy to report:

This thing is positively amazing. The dynamics are there, the bass is not overdone. Reveletory. The original copy pales in comparison (and was promptly given to my oldest daughter as some perverse sort of consolation prize).

So, run out and buy this one. The Pumpkin AND the Biz can't be wrong!

Paul

Gosh Paul, I have probably fifty lps mastered by Steve and they  uniformly good. I am curious what  he did that is sub par?

[orthobiz]

I agree about the RL mastering. This one just sounds washed out compared to the reissue. It wasn't at all subtle and I'm not one to gush about PRaT and other such audiophile stuff. Who knows? Maybe mine was the last one before they threw the 1970 stamper out. Maybe my Shure M91ED did a number on the grooves but overall my ancient vinyl is in pretty good shape.

It's a great record made even better. If you like the record, try a new pressing and report back??

Paul

[Art_Chicago]

Thanks for the post! The reissue is awesome.
Another LP I am crazy about right now is the reissue of Larks' Tongues in Aspic. The dynamic range is scary