Just heard "Shine on You Crazy Diamond" on the way home tonight (awesome!) and was wondering what is the best recording of Floyd's "Wish You Were Here". Vinyl or digital is fine. Thanks!
I have it on CBS original pressing and Mastersound-half speed. Both are very good. The Mastersound has more impact but is more expensive. Its a great record, but I would stick with the original vinyl issue. Cheers
I have quite a few copies, as well as the US CBS Mastersound, and US first pressing. Hands down, early pressing on the British Harvest label are miles ahead of any other issue, and are not particularly expensive to boot.
Oh, to add one more thing. The reading of SOYCD on the live album, Delicate Sound Of Thunder, is just fabulous. The sound is pretty bright and has an early digital edge to it, but wow Gilmour is really on and the late Rick Wright's synths and sequencers are beautifully delicate and completely in the service of the music. Highly recommended.
What ever happened the re-issues that were to follow the SACD and Re-master of DSOTM? I had understood at that time the WYWH was to be coming out in a 5.1 SACD and A re-mastered vinyl. I guess the loss of interest on the SACD format may have killed it. Anyone know if that is still slated to happen? As much as everyone loves DSOTM I still think WYWH is better and my second is Momentary Lapse of Reason.
I am actually not a rock fan by any means, however, Pink Floyd is a rare exception. I love just about everything before 'The Wall', and WYWH is right up there. Brilliant.
All the later stuff sounds too corporate to me. I hate it.
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