DecayToDeath Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 I like the variants we got, honestly it had been so long that I'd forgotten what the mockup was and just assumed it was aubergine & ice. 13 hours ago, Seanbo said: Is it much of a difference in sound cut at 45 compared to the 33.3 6 hours ago, rcafilm said: Yes, the difference is massive. These are some of the best sounding records I own. Detail, dynamic range, and presence are all far above their 33 counterparts. Echoing this sentiment--part of the reason I've been doing rips on all these is because they're so drastically improved. The AB reissue a few years ago for the anniversary tour (1LP) was confirmed to use a CD master as source material, so based on how different each 1LP and 2LP has sounded to my ears, I've been running on the assumption most of the 1LPs (at least the older albums) use CD masters slightly modified for the medium and the 2LPs are dedicated remasters with higher dynamic range from whatever best source is available. Seanbo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanbo Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 (edited) 8 hours ago, DecayToDeath said: The AB reissue a few years ago for the anniversary tour (1LP) was confirmed to use a CD master as source material, so based on how different each 1LP and 2LP has sounded to my ears, I've been running on the assumption most of the 1LPs (at least the older albums) use CD masters slightly modified for the medium and the 2LPs are dedicated remasters with higher dynamic range from whatever best source is available. I remember getting the AB and CFUTF a few years back. When I listen to them I thought AB sounded amazing and CFUTF sounded muddled or compressed. Major difference to my ears. I recently picked up the 45 AB but I haven't had a chance to listen to it yet. I'm really hoping for a killer sounding CFUTF Edited January 26, 2023 by Seanbo I'm a dumbass that can't spell and voice to text sucks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcafilm Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 6 hours ago, Seanbo said: I'm really hoping for a killer sounding CCUTF It's killer for sure. The bass is insane, I remember being absolutely blown away by the low end in January 1979 the first time I spun it, and I'm not a big bass person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmpie7 Posted January 26, 2023 Author Share Posted January 26, 2023 I just got an ALMOST complete sonos system (Need to get the Amp still) setup and I can not wait to start spinning these again with a much better audio quality that I have had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backpackoat Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 4 hours ago, danmpie7 said: I just got an ALMOST complete sonos system (Need to get the Amp still) setup and I can not wait to start spinning these again with a much better audio quality that I have had. Enjoy man, my whole house is Sonos and while yes, I know it certainly isn't the end-all-be-all for fidelity, I love the ease of use and ecosystem. Big fan danmpie7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmpie7 Posted January 30, 2023 Author Share Posted January 30, 2023 On 1/26/2023 at 4:42 PM, backpackoat said: Enjoy man, my whole house is Sonos and while yes, I know it certainly isn't the end-all-be-all for fidelity, I love the ease of use and ecosystem. Big fan That's what I am in the process of doing. SL one in every room Beam in the living room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daegor Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 On 1/18/2023 at 1:42 PM, joneboon said: As for suggestions for vinyl color for the Pale Horses version: Rainbow? On 1/18/2023 at 3:05 PM, Derek™ said: Hopefully not. UNLESS it's a Wax Mage. But I also cringe at the pre-order if it is. Derek™ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanbo Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 Just got my Ten Stories 45 order and my Catch For Us The Foxes 45 preorder on the same day. I had been expecting Ten Stories due to shipping info emails. I was surprised to receive CFUTF as I had received no email communication on that order. Man I love Mewithoutyou, not so much the in-house order fulfillment. It's been hit and miss over the years. At least it wasn't as bad as the self titled collectors fiasco. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCDELTAT Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 9 hours ago, Seanbo said: At least it wasn't as bad as the self titled collectors fiasco. I still need to go back and figure out which one was worse, the Untitled Collectors Fiasco or Pale Horses. I recall that one taking like a year, then they shipped most people (myself included) two copies of Side A/B. So they sent a care package with Side C/D, and a piece of paper that had the correct Dorothy lyrics on it. You were supposed to glue that down over the misprint, but I found it funnier to not replace it. All in, took about 1.5 years to get a correctly packaged copy. Seanbo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 I want to replace my Pale Horses Deluxe far more than Untitled so Pale Horses wins biggest fiasco. Not to mention the actual variant color is so bad. Untitled is the nicest box in my collection and it was only $60 they could have taken all the time in the world and I'd still be fine with it. Seanbo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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backpackoat Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 Awesome. Also now we finally know for sure how badly we are getting shafted by labels at nowadays' 2xLP prices of $40-$50 if cost is only $7. throwgncpr 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mootloot Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 I picked these up with the quickness even though I don’t have the deluxe box for it. Not many bands would do this! They’re truly committed to making things right for their fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek™ Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 Seriously so cool of them to do this. Agree that it wasn’t “necessary” but I think it just speaks to how invested they are in making these editions as cool as can be, and not just cramming out junk to make a quick buck. They said they were disappointed with the way the first press turned out and they weren’t bluffing. 👏 40 minutes ago, backpackoat said: Awesome. Also now we finally know for sure how badly we are getting shafted by labels at nowadays' 2xLP prices of $40-$50 if cost is only $7. 100% my first thought. backpackoat 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daiei Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 Anyone able to tell me if the collector's edition sounded way better than standard? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek™ Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 I know the peasant versions of CFUTF were noticeably inferior to the 2LP press, which sounds amazing. Not sure if that rings true for the remaining albums they repressed. danmpie7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantheriver Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 I don’t even remember if I ordered black or the coloured version but I’m not NOT gonna buy two mwy discs for $15 shipped. ejc625 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffbloom Posted June 16, 2023 Share Posted June 16, 2023 I asked https://www.instagram.com/ampsock_custom_jackets if he was going to be making jackets for these. I haven't had a need to buy any of his jackets yet, but this might be my first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcafilm Posted June 16, 2023 Share Posted June 16, 2023 I was listening to the deluxe editions of Brother, Sister and It's All Crazy this week and marveling over how incredible they sound and how grateful I am that one of my favorite bands truly put in the effort to deliver products like these. Very cool and unsurprising that these fine folks are going above and beyond to take care of their fans with the fixed variant. 2 hours ago, Daiei said: Anyone able to tell me if the collector's edition sounded way better than standard? Yes. I have all of them and they're absolutely top tier, among the best sounding records I own. Clarity, dynamic range, and presence are all top notch. Well-pressed and arranged across the two discs with care for minimal inner groove distortion. All of mine are the black variants, so I can vouch for those and how clean they sound, your mileage may vary on the colored variants. I know they're not cheap but they're worth every penny based on sound quality alone, and then you get top notch packaging on top of that. Seriously, I wish all of my favorite albums got this treatment. backpackoat 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sad Heart Posted June 16, 2023 Share Posted June 16, 2023 4 hours ago, Derek™ said: Seriously so cool of them to do this. Agree that it wasn’t “necessary” but I think it just speaks to how invested they are in making these editions as cool as can be, and not just cramming out junk to make a quick buck. They said they were disappointed with the way the first press turned out and they weren’t bluffing. 👏 100% my first thought. What was were disappointed in? Don’t the variant not come out as intended / envisioned? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daiei Posted June 16, 2023 Share Posted June 16, 2023 57 minutes ago, rcafilm said: I was listening to the deluxe editions of Brother, Sister and It's All Crazy this week and marveling over how incredible they sound and how grateful I am that one of my favorite bands truly put in the effort to deliver products like these. Very cool and unsurprising that these fine folks are going above and beyond to take care of their fans with the fixed variant. Yes. I have all of them and they're absolutely top tier, among the best sounding records I own. Clarity, dynamic range, and presence are all top notch. Well-pressed and arranged across the two discs with care for minimal inner groove distortion. All of mine are the black variants, so I can vouch for those and how clean they sound, your mileage may vary on the colored variants. I know they're not cheap but they're worth every penny based on sound quality alone, and then you get top notch packaging on top of that. Seriously, I wish all of my favorite albums got this treatment. Alright, you sold me. I had all the standard versions but I just bought every CE on black. I never look at lyric books/posters so those will be useless but I want something that will sonically blow me away. It's why we listen to this medium in the first place, right? Radiohead's "In Rainbows" boxset did this to me...breathtaking. Gonna have to hide the credit card statement from the wife next month... And a cute little tip: promo code "hayleywontstoptweetingaboutmwY" gets you 1% off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek™ Posted June 16, 2023 Share Posted June 16, 2023 46 minutes ago, Sad Heart said: What was were disappointed in? Don’t the variant not come out as intended / envisioned? Oh yeah, it came out absolutely fucked. By no means the most offensive or gross variant in the world, but… compared to what the mock above looks like, yeah. I recall the band manager or someone else from the band admitting that they miskeyed a number on the order form that was off by 1, and it changed the base vinyl from clear to blue. No one caught the error until the end product was unboxed in true “oh shit” fashion. All the other boxsets have had variants that are pretty close to the mocks. The band has been really proud of the way they all turned out, so obviously this misstep was a first for them. So it’s cool to see them actually correct it. Sad Heart 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCDELTAT Posted June 16, 2023 Share Posted June 16, 2023 Interesting. I honestly wasn’t super put off by the original variant, but I’ll bite. Just another fun story like why I have an extra A/B side of Pale Horses Deluxe. Now to go fight on Discogs as to whether this constitutes a new release. Buffbloom 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek™ Posted June 16, 2023 Share Posted June 16, 2023 throwgncpr, rcafilm, danmpie7 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmpie7 Posted June 16, 2023 Author Share Posted June 16, 2023 5 hours ago, Derek™ said: Might be a hot opinion but PH is top 2 for me from them. I know mwY gate keepers will insist Catch or A-B is far superior (Which the GK can suck my shit because I've been on them as long if not longer that most people I know or talk about them) but it just is personally so flawless top to bottom so I am really excited for this release. Also, they are such a class act repressing and putting this out for so cheap. It cost more to ship that the actual product. My wife actually told me about it in passing last night assuming I already saw it but I wasn't really on social media the last few days so I am glad she did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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