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Best sounding Supertramp's "Breakfast in America"

I am looking to replace a used vinyl copy of SuperTramp's "Breakfast in America" I have read a few customer reviews on Amazon which claim the Mobile Fidelity Gold CD is disappointing In addition, the 2002 remastered version has gotten mixed reviews I also read that the 2005 MLPS issue of this album was the best. What is MLPS or mlps??? Need some advice on replacing this excellent album.
sunnyjim
rwwear
2,692 posts
 
The Japanese vinyl is the best I've heard. It sounds better than the Mofi. MLP is Meridian Lossless Packing
hevac1
811 posts
 
The best I have listened to is the Nimbus Supercut from HiFi mag very costly, Japanese next then MoFi cost is about the same for these 2. Stay way away from tthe current US reissue from Universal Back to Black release it sounds very muddy. IMHO.
miner42
698 posts
 
I second the Japanese pressing. Listened to it last night.
sunnyjim OP
884 posts
 
Thank you to all who have responded. Question: What is an SHM-CD?? and through what outlets are they available?? Are they compatible with standard CD formats?? I have a Rega Apollo CD player. Thanks, Jim
rwwear
2,692 posts
 
You can find SHM CDs here:

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/music/index.html

SHM stands for Super High Material. Which is Japan speak for the improved products used in the manufacturing process.
SHM-CDs are compatible with regular CDs but they are expensive.
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