mdussack Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 Am I missing a way to tell the side labels apart? I'm just going by the deadwax. Sides A and D have text on the center label. Easiest way to tell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freki Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 No surface noise or popping at any point? I was under the impression that at least two people had some noise at the same isolated spot. (Beginning of side B, if I recall.) Other than that, everyone is saying their copies sound amazing. I've got heavy static at the beginning of side B. Can't be coincidence. (And it has been VPI-cleaned.) Pressing # is ~2300. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmoney Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 Bought mine today locally, and had to agree not to return it due to a sell-hold on this item. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAXXX Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 heavy static on sides A, B and D for me. way less noticeable on side C, but it's there. 3047/4000. listening to the digital files now because i got my hopes up and the vinyl is too distracting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamover Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Remember the old days when you could buy an album and not worry about it sounding like shit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cambionic Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Remember the old days when you could buy an album and not worry about it sounding like shit? The golden years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsgoodtobefree Posted November 4, 2015 Author Share Posted November 4, 2015 Well with my luck I know I'm going to get a bad copy. At least there's always the box set to look forward to :-P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossdj26 Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 I have a ~200/4000 copy with no surface noise. Plates must have worn out if the numbers actually indicate pressing order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamover Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 I have a ~200/4000 copy with no surface noise. Plates must have worn out if the numbers actually indicate pressing order. mine is #0154 and i have surface noise on one side and inner groove distortion on another. so i think it's a crap shoot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_stretts Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 fingers crossed the Takk repress dont turn out like this. poweredbytrust and Canuckle 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poweredbytrust Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 fingers crossed the Takk repress dont turn out like this. that would be a shame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helsabot Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 The UK issue from earlier this year also had some issues. Bummer. Mine sounds perfectly fine, no surface noise at all.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouTwo Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 I don't know much about how pressing plants work, but since the number is on the sleeve it might not represent what order the actual discs were pressed in. Mine is #179, I only listened to it once so far but didn't notice any issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilmuse Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 355/4000 here and nothing noticeable. Purchased mine via Bullmoose. Maybe that's the difference? It's my first Sigur Ros purchase and I'm pretty pleased with the whole thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAXXX Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Purchased mine via Bullmoose. Maybe that's the difference? bullmoose can you confirm all copies you received are free of playback issues? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooks Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 bullmoose can you confirm all copies you received are free of playback issues? lolol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloudsbelow Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 The records are the most consistent part of all these experiences... Could come down to the other variables (table, cart, stylus, dust, etc etc) shut up vic, you're drunk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilmuse Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 bullmoose can you confirm all copies you received are free of playback issues? I paid with my soul. Maybe that's it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloudsbelow Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 The second track leads (side 1 tho) with an intentional mess of noise that takes about a minute to fully fade. I'm wondering if this was the "surface noise". Mine is sounding great. A few minor dust/static crackles. Edit: #150/4000, for those who have number theories i have number 106 and its a clean play so far. also crystal clear visually.. no streaks of the previous runs colours. what does it all mean?!? (nothing) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freki Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 i have number 106 and its a clean play so far. also crystal clear visually.. no streaks of the previous runs colours. what does it all mean?!? (nothing) Mine definitely has a yellow tint, but no "streaks". They probably get clearer the later in the run that they were pressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stravinsky Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 I currently have the 180 gram press from a few months ago and have an opportunity to pickup this clear version...for those that own both, do you prefer the clear? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freedumb Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 I currently have the 180 gram press from a few months ago and have an opportunity to pickup this clear version...for those that own both, do you prefer the clear? No, my black copy from last year sounds better imo. The hobby. :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmoney Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 My clear copy sounds better than my black DMM did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazHilarant Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 My clear copy "picked up today" plays flawless, sounds amazing. Extremely happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parkinglot Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 My clear copy "picked up today" plays flawless, sounds amazing. Extremely happy. Did you get it locally? If so, what did Blackbyrd/Listen charge you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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