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Born to Run: Why the Poor Sound Quality?

I have always been disappointed with the sound quality of Bruce Springsteen's Born to Run. Even the CBS 1/2 Speed Master pressing is underwhelming. Is there a good explanation for this? As I recall, Jon Landau produced the album, and he is certainly no slouch, but the recording seems inferior.

It's really a shame that there doesn't seem to be a decent pressing of this classic album
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jaybo
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springsteen has had total control, since record 'one', thanks to john hammond. close enough for rock and roll
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viridian
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Chadnliz, the first time that I put on my British Harvest copy of "Animals" was a revelation; this is a very finely recorded album that must've gotten the bums rush in the US pressings. Search it out, it is not expensive and the sound quality is fantastic. I would say the same for "WYWH" if you are looking for a nice pressing of that, as well.
audiofeil
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I have a US first pressing of "Animals" and it's terrific.
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viridian
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Bill, I stand corrected, I have probably never heard a first press Columbia.
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chadnliz
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Thanks Viridian! I really appreciate the tip.
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