Joni Mitchell Blue - Wow help me Agoners

For those who may not have seen Steve Hoffman's comments on how he mastered this LP and why it will sound different than an original pressing, you can read is remarks here:
http://www.stevehoffman.tv/forums/showthread.php?t=103068

My system is down for my move, so I can't offer any opinion on the results.
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Thanks Rushton, very interesting. I have to say, on my system this isn't even close. The new Rhino pressing is so much better in every dimension. Who knows, maybe my original Reprise issue really stinks for some reason.

Dodgealum, you're welcome. Most of the comments I've read so far are in accord with yours: a very good reissue. I look forward to listening to my copy. I don't doubt Albert's experience with the LP, so maybe there is some variability in the pressings - it is after all a manual process.
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Wonder too how many have compared with a perfect first pressing of Joni that's been in their library since it was new?

Wonder too if the master might sound different now? 36 years have passed since my copy was pressed off it.

I worked in the music business back then, did coverage of rock concerts and promo work for a hot radio station as well as my advertising photography gig. My copy is VERY early, given to me by the rep from the record company.

As I already stated, perhaps I am just accustomed to my excellent copy, a tonal presentation of Joni that I have lived with and accepted all these years.

I may buy another copy and have a second go at this. I already passed my Rhino reissue to a young guy in my group that wanted it.

For him, it was his first experience with "Blue" and he loved it.

The Rhino reissue sounds much different than my original. Everything (pianos, guitars, you name it) sounds much more life like and Joni's voice more dynamic and vibrant. The original must have some EQ because her voice is smoother (in places) but not as realistic. I think they rolled off some of the top end. Also on the original the piano sounds like a saloon upright compared to the reissue.

I can see how anyone accustomed to the original pressing may not like the reissue because it's a different animal.
To my ears the reissue wins, KO, no contest.