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Really interesting information. I’m a huge fan of all three of the Elevator’s albums (and Roky’s solo career). I currently have that double 2022 of both the first and second album. I’ve heard some very abused originals but I’m sticking with these unless I stumble upon a nice og. Any recommendations on the third album. I had a cassette copy years ago but it’s lost to time. Any reissues worth seeking? Great video. Cheers. Shawn

Wow, fantastic run through Chris. original Magic Mixture, that's a biggie. Do I still have that reissue??? I have that Cecil Taylor and I do enjoy it, maybe not as much as Unit Structures but an interesting one. Don't think I've seen Sub Pop 100 in the flesh. Worth the early entry!

Wow man, _incredible_ Dead collection! 😎 I'd love to find some boots, but I've never seen any out in the wild. Never got to see the Dead, but I've seen Dead & Co. 3 times. Have fun at the show! 🍻

That PNW '73 boxset is truly a thing of beauty- dare I say one of the nicest music releases ever made?!

Beautiful Dead collection 💎

I always find SP 100 a lot easier to find up here than SP 200. Paisleys and Magic Mixture great albums. Nice haul 🎉

First off. I would love to have a shop like that in my area. Great finds!! That paisleys lp is simply Devine. One of my favorite psych lps in my collection. What a find!!

Every day is a good Dead Day.

Quite a collection the last rare boot is beautiful. Also love the posters see you around Chris take care 👍

Hey Chris have a grateful day at the dead and co! I've been really digging your videos. Cheers, Eric

Love garcias gang.....one of my all time favs

🐷 have more intelegence and morals.

Syd wasn’t having any of this small talk nonsense.

Great pickups Chris.. first SubPop album wow.. nice!

There only 1 black sabbath

Hi Piper! Congrats to Paisleys, a rare and great one. Also cool that you found a UK Magic Mixture.

Great shootout, thanks guys! 😎 It's really hard for me to pick a "favorite", but probably the US if I absolutely had to pick just one. The UK's are a little darker, but I personally prefer it a little brighter, but not too bright like the Rhino can be (at times). I have 3 different copies - a Rhino HiFi, US Artisan (Greenie Pitman), & UK WWA (with Vertigo stampers) pressing and enjoy them all... I wouldn't sell any of them. 🤷 If anyone missed out on the Rhino or don't care for it, I'd say grab a clean Greenie or UK WWA, which are both pretty affordable. 👍

Great video guys that UK Vertigo is a beast wish I could find that pressing. The White label sounds very nice love your comparisons very nice collection of record pressings

I love Zep III particularly the acoustic side 2. Interesting to hear about the Sub Pop label. Like you, I rarely pick up original Jazz titles, usually opting for reissues.

Love you Nancy.

what an amazing frickin song!!!!

cool posters, chris!!

i'd be in hog heaven, looking thru all those records!!

Did you hear that??? That was the sound of asking prices for UK Vertigo pressings doubling on Discogs.

I've had a VG+ early Warner green label for some time, but I also picked up the new Rhino as well. I'd be happiest if I could have my OG on the HiFi vinyl. Best of both worlds.

In answer to your question, yes we do have hamburgers in England but over here French fries are called chips.

The best thing by far of the video is the Modern Clix record behind Jason!!!! One of the best records in spanish. Also great job on the shootoff, thanks!

Vertigo by a mile! By “thicker” I think you mean tonally accurate.👍🏻

I like what you guys did here, and how you went about it. I'm sure it can be improved, tweaked, etc., but since I've seen Jason's process firsthand, I think it's pretty good for directly comparing sounds in real time. 👍

Great stuff “. I really like how you and Jason did this comparison. I think the only issue I see is that you are using cans. Cans are ok to hear tiny little details but it totally takes away the depth and soundstage. Everything is just in your head with cans. I think true tests are always done with real stereo setup. So it becomes sort of setup dependent. Cans are not all created equal. So, the can test is good but it is really hard to tell if you have a big sound stage and depth. After many listens. I really think the rhino hifi is the definitive audio version for me. Another thing to consider. The DR measurements of the think hi fi has higher DR values. This tells me the original is slightly compressed. Also, carts matter. Some can play the energy and some can’t. This could be part of the difference. Also, I found I can turn up the Rhino way higher without overloading my ears. The vertigo is hotter and think compression definitely employed. Compression is crack for the ears. There is a reason it is employed. Of course the OG has collectible value and is a great listen too. I guess we need all of em 😮.

Not sure how you are able to claim there is no digital step when the USB mixer has 24bit/48Khz converters in its USB output OR you went analog out to the FocusRite which then did the conversion. Either way you have a digital "step", but to each their own methods

I own multiple copies I love them all I like WB & Vertico my 2024 Rhino is my current preferred spin the dynamics with dead silent vinyl you can hear more detail bass has been cleaned up Ozzie's vocals are slightly more forward bills drums have more drive tyes bills symbols are rude.. OG is my fav still all said the Rhino is the resolution pressing no denying that the soundstage is vastly different heard on a decent system or headphones 🤔

The Australian Fontana pressing will make your testicles tingle. And i hate to break it to ya but if you care about audio quality you're an audiophile. You should have done the comparisons without knowing which copy was playing

Many thanks Vinyl Piper and company

I think it’s kind of funny you stated that you’re not an audiophile Isn’t it the audiophiles stressing out over this Black Sabbath Rhino release? Making endless comparisons between all the other pressings they have???

US vs Rhino, so close, basically the same (only you can buy the Rhino M today.. ticks annoy me). Wizard on the Vertigo sounded better to me overall, perhaps because it's a brighter song so the Rhino's clarity doesn't contribute. But I preferred the Sleeping Village on the Rhino, the clarity added to the song here, I think it was an improvement (even if to the detriment of some low notes). Thanks for putting this together guys, great work

Chris, I was like you. I just kept enjoying the music without paying close enough attention. There weren't any jarring differences which brought me back to reality. Thanks to you and Jason, Chris

Which UK Vertigo pressing was used for the comparison?

Terrific video. IMO, Gilmour's 1978 solo album is the best solo album from members of Pink Floyd. There is not a bad song on this album and it contains one of the best guitar driven songs (e.g., Raise My Rent) in the history of rock music. It's important to note that Gilmour's 1984 solo album (e.g., About Face) is also a quality record with several memorable songs (e.g., Murder, All Lovers Are Deranged, You Know I'm Right, Near The End) that display Gilmour's ability to construct melodic guitar solos.

The Rhino sounds a little thin compared to the OG but they both sound good.

I think the generational tape loss between an early Vertigo versus the Rhino will play into things too...

Cool video thanks Chris. Sucks he would not play Echos, Fuck that shit 😂. Take care 🤘

Great Video Chris!! I ended up buying that Promo copy with the lip warp. Hoping I can get it flattened playable. I always thought both of Gilmours solo albums didn’t get near as much credit as they deserved

Amazing🎉❤🎉

Well done. I may have heard a track based on those compilations, but otherwise unfamiliar. Thanks, Chris

I once talked to a guy who attended this show with his girlfriend. He was absolutely mesmerized by this 46 minute long version of Playing in the Band, while his girlfriend was bored and walking around.

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Nice video Chris! I have a minty 1969 repress, sounds wonderful. I finally was able to watch the movie on the early years box set. Fairly trippy, even by “Pink Floyd soundtrack” standards:)

Great take on an essential Floyd album. Beautiful records. Thanks for showing. Cheers, Jeff