Klefki Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 Lp was sitting on my porch today so I'll do it tonight after I get home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundofsulfur Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 Got my gold copy in today. I played a few tracks from the HT repress (brown), and then played all of the new pressing. I can confidently say the new pressing has WAY less surface noise. The actual music also has more depth, even from my modest setup I can tell the new pressing has more dynamic range than the previous. Side note: In regards to the HT represses, I'm super grateful that Travis helped to get those released. If it wasn't for him, I wouldn't have a vinyl copy of A City By The Light Divided...so I sincerely appreciate it. Not trying to bash him at all. Setup: Technics 1200 w/ Shure M97xE EDIT: For those wondering about the inserts http://imgur.com/a/6snEe Klefki 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgdesign Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 Anyone compare it directly to the HT press yet? The cover is different Sorry, I couldn't help myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derby625 Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 Listening to my gold now. I didn't realize how loud I had the volume until the wife came home and complained. This thing sounds awesome. I compared "Atlantic" on both this and the HT pressing; this pressing has a lot more depth without the bass being turned up too high. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamover Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 Side note: In regards to the HT represses, I'm super grateful that Travis helped to get those released. If it wasn't for him, I wouldn't have a vinyl copy of A City By The Light Divided...so I sincerely appreciate it. Not trying to bash him at all. Travis didn't press them himself, so I highly doubt he would take any offence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesecrets0308 Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 Caved and snagged a white copy of this. It better sound good... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sugareggs Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 Clear arrived today. Super happy with this release. The gold foil cover with the original artwork is awesome in hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickydenim Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Woah! Got mine today! 5 days including wknd to Australia...crazy fast! I'll compare against HT press tonight. Grabbed a clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbbrew22 Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Listened to this all the way through today and it sounds fantastic. The packaging looks excellent too and just like the OG press I used to have. On a side note, did anyone else's front cover extend out about an eighth to a quarter of an inch passed the back cover when the gatefold is closed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewlucas Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Listened to this all the way through today and it sounds fantastic. The packaging looks excellent too and just like the OG press I used to have. On a side note, did anyone else's front cover extend out about an eighth to a quarter of an inch passed the back cover when the gatefold is closed? The back of mine did that. I just pushed the spine to move the front into alignment. Seems fine now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
affadavit Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Woah! Got mine today! 5 days including wknd to Australia...crazy fast! I'll compare against HT press tonight. Grabbed a clear. Sweet! Hopefully that means mine arrives soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiatorhums Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Got mine in today. I really like the raised gold on the packaging. I'll compare this and my peach HT press later today and post results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siberiankiss Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 My gold/yellow copy arrived yesterday. It looks and sounds so beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiatorhums Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Just compared the D sides and the new copy I got does sound better. The HT pressing has a tin sound to it and is kind of flat all around. Very pleased with the new pressing and pretty happy this got the treatment it deserved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewlucas Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Any mention of the colors for AITA? andydrums 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tokimedo Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 I got my clear copy in today, and the C/D side is completely clear like andrew's, but my A/B side was very very milky. Klefki 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinylfilmaholic Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 I got my yellow today and on a/b there's a pretty sick streak of black running through it. Sounds pretty good considering I've never been a fan of the production. Heard some bits in "Atlantic" I've never heard before which was nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drummerboy032 Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 Got my clear and yellow in today, package smashed, full circle ring wear impressions on both covers. Damn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickydenim Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 Just been listening to my clear. Unfortunately a bit more noise on the other sides. Although its not warped it has that back and forth motion that makes a low woop woop in quiet parts. Also get some sshhsh noise hear and there also. When the music is all in it's quite good though. Time to compare to HT press now and see which one I'll listen to more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seangj Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 Got my clear and yellow in today, package smashed, full circle ring wear impressions on both covers. Damn Man. Mine was packed like a tank with a mailer within a mailer, and everything taped together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woofwoofgrr Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 WOW this press sounds soo much more better than the HT version. This is by far the best pressing of the album to date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesecrets0308 Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 WOW this press sounds soo much more better than the HT version. This is by far the best pressing of the album to date. Been waiting for someone to say this. I was starting to wonder if my HT pressing was worse than other people's. I'm waiting for my white copy of this reissue, but my thinking was that it MUST be better than the HT pressing. That is a horrible sounding record. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psus2h Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 I am very curious how this whole press happened, and as well as it did, so quietly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtobi-wanx Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 Just received my copy today. Faster overseas shipping ever! And the packaging was top-notch. Tiny little ding on one corner; that's all. Will give it a spin right now. Must have been years, since I've last listened to Vheissu... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest s0uthard Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Just spun my yellow copy now. I concur with the previous posts that this pressing is way better than the HT pressing. I have never heard this album sound so good and I previously thought the HT pressing was actually not bad. Boy was I wrong after hearing this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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