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Pink Floyd The Wall--Which vinyl?

I have the opportunity to purchase early 80's Japanese vinyl in NM vinyl and Ex cover for about $40. I see that there is a new Capitol remaster for about $44. The new remaster has mixed reviews at Acoustic Sounds but some say it is better than the 80's Japanese and CBS (I think half speed).

Has anyone compared the two? I guess I could by both to compare and maybe sell the loser but I would rather not.
bjbcab
audiofeil
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Hot stampers.

LOL
fjn04
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I would lean toward the Japanese, or either of the two Audiofeil mentioned over the reissue. BTW-spending $200 for vinyl is not common practice for me. I've bought many great sounding records for less than $10.00. I paid around $10.00 for the majority of my records, and have many gems in that price range. Do I regret paying $200.00 for my Japanese: The Wall? Not at all, that's why I said go for it at $40.00.
audiofeil
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Never heard the Japanese "Wall" but the Pro Series DSOTM is killer. As is the Pro Series Abbey Road.

IMO
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phasecorrect
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The Wall is without question a sonic marvel and probably Roger Waters most complex narrative...it is a deeply depressing piece...however...about every 6mos or so.I listen to.it in its full entirety...I love the ambition, scale, and production...they simply don't make em like this anymore...
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