RLawry- at the time Tea was released, Island Records was still an independent company in the UK and had no U.S. counterpart till a short time later, so US territory would have been llcensed. I had to look it up (because I just can’t keep all this stuff in my head), but the UK firsts were mastered by Lee Hulko, who if memory serves, founded Sterling. It wasn’t unusual for Island UK to use a US mastering facility. I’m not commenting on your preference for the A&M over the UK pink (label presumably, not a pink rim); just questioning whether we can construct rules that predict sonic outcomes and how your rule applies in the case you cited. My rule: listen to it! I do agree that the sign-off of one or another of the legendary mastering engineers in the deadwax is a telltale for good sound. Not trying to be a prickly, just seeking clarification of your example.
1st pressed vinyl best ones to get ?
Opinions please on this one . I have been searching ebay for early copies of pink Floyd and Led zeppelin and am amazed at the price of some of these. However I managed to obtain a Ist pressed issue of Led Zepplein 2 for £45 in very good + condition ( still not arrived ) .
some people on these site say the 1st pressing is as close to the red tape copy you can get so should be the best sound. Would love to hear your thoughts, as I'm sure there are many of you that have 1st pressings or have heard them. I also checked on discogs of a similar condition vinyl and was going for well over £300. Did I just get a bargain , or am I missing something ?
Your knowledge and help would be great and thanks in advance . Oh I checked the matrix numbers and they were the same .
Steve
some people on these site say the 1st pressing is as close to the red tape copy you can get so should be the best sound. Would love to hear your thoughts, as I'm sure there are many of you that have 1st pressings or have heard them. I also checked on discogs of a similar condition vinyl and was going for well over £300. Did I just get a bargain , or am I missing something ?
Your knowledge and help would be great and thanks in advance . Oh I checked the matrix numbers and they were the same .
Steve
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