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| 1217.1 | | HOONOO::PESENTI | JP | Mon Jun 06 1988 06:17 | 5 |
| Note 745.* talks a bit about gold cds. It's about a year old, though and does
not discuss the one you are inquiring about.
- JP
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| 1217.2 | Its a matter of Mastering | OVRDRV::ILYADIS | We are the dust of the universe | Mon Jun 06 1988 10:56 | 11 |
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The Harvest version of Dark Side of The Moon was available in the
states about 2 1/2 years ago, since then the Capitol version has
replaced it. I have the Harvest version and my brother has the
Capitol. We have done some A/B comparisons and to my brother's
dismay the Harvest version sounds less harsh. My understanding
is that the Harvest version is a better mastering job than the
capitol. I have heard that the Harvest version is now selling in
the collector market for over a $100. I just walked in to
Strawberries three years ago and bought it on sale for $13.99.
Timing is everything!
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| 1217.3 | | HAZEL::STARR | You grow up and you calm down | Mon Jun 06 1988 12:46 | 10 |
| I heard a copy of the 'gold' DSOTM a couple of weeks ago. To me
it sounded a little better than the Capitol release. There seemed
to be a little less tape noise, and a little better lower end.
But I am not a big audiophile, so this isn't a *really* accurate
review. It also wasn't played on the greatest system in the world,
so that makes it harder to tell.
BTW, my friend payed about $25 for his copy.
Alan S.
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| 1217.4 | | QUARK::LIONEL | We all live in a yellow subroutine | Mon Jun 06 1988 14:38 | 5 |
| Note that the "Gold" disc is from Mobile Fidelity Sound Labs,
part of their "UltraDisc" line. Gold is used instead of aluminum
in the reflective layer.
Steve
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| 1217.5 | | AKOV11::BOYAJIAN | Monsters from the Id | Tue Jun 07 1988 00:45 | 12 |
| Note also that there are five different issues of the DSoTM CD:
The Capitol issue (US)
The EMI issue (Japan)
The Harvest issue (UK)
The Mobile Fidelity regular issue
The Mobile Fidelity gold issue.
I bought the Japanese version back before the US version was
issued.
--- jerry
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| 1217.6 | Both EMI and Harvest? | EXIT26::STRATTON | Just Say No(tes) | Wed Jun 08 1988 19:06 | 9 |
| > The EMI issue (Japan)
> The Harvest issue (UK)
Mine is labeled both "EMI (Japan)" and "Harvest". I bought
it at some random place (e.g., Stawberries or Lechmere)
less than two years ago.
Which one is it?
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| 1217.7 | | AKOV11::BOYAJIAN | Monsters from the Id | Wed Jun 08 1988 23:02 | 5 |
| Actually, mine has "Harvest" on it, too. Of course, the way to
tell is if most of the documentation is in English or Japanese.
On mine, it's in Japanese.
--- jerry
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| 1217.8 | | SCOMAN::NAUJOKS | | Fri Jun 10 1988 04:48 | 2 |
| The one i saw has a harvest label
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| 1217.9 | Capitol vs. Harvest vs. MoFi... | CIMNET::GRIFFITH | | Tue Jul 26 1988 12:00 | 39 |
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If it's of interest, I had the fortunate opportunity to hear three
different CD versions of "Dark Side of the Moon" back to back on
an excellent stereo system. It was a great chance for me to decide
which one I wanted to buy (given the prices).
The U.S. Capitol version was played first, and sounded great, though
I could definitely hear some tape his during quiet moments.
The Harvest version was incredible. I noticed the difference
immediately - it was brighter, and definitely cleaner, with
considerably less tape his during quiet moments.
The Mobile Fidelity Gold CD version was also superbly clean. Better
than the Harvest.
All in all, the MoFi Gold version was the best. If you have a superb
stereo system and consider yourself an "audiophile" in every sense
of the word, go for this one.
If you already own the Harvest version, don't cough up the $$ for
the MoFi version unless you're an extreme fanatic. Although the
MoFi version is slightly better, the difference between the MoFi
and the Harvest is not even close to the difference between the
Capitol and the Harvest. So if you have the Harvest, you've definitely
got a GREAT copy - probably not worth upgrading for the slightly
better quality of the MoFi version - unless, as I mentioned, you're
an extreme audiophile.
If you have the Capitol version, you may well be very happy with
it. It still sounds great considering the recording is over 15 years
old. But once you've heard the Harvest or the MoFi, you'll get
depressed at how much better it could sound.
My choice? Given the options of the Capitol version at $12, the
Harvest version (used) at $10 (yep, that's what I found it for),
and the MoFi version at $30, I went for the Harvest.
One man's opinion.
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| 1217.10 | gold wins hands down | EUCLID::OWEN | | Fri Sep 09 1988 14:33 | 3 |
| I had the Capitol version, but picked up the "gold" one as a
collector's item. I have since given away my Capitol copy!
I couldn't believe improvement!
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| 1217.11 | | PENUTS::PENNINGTON | Where have all the SeaGulls gone? | Wed Feb 01 1989 12:46 | 1 |
| I JUST SAW IT IN LECHMERES AT $26.99.
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| 1217.12 | Where does one get these labels? | TYCOON::VERMA | | Fri Feb 03 1989 09:24 | 6 |
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Where can I get Harvest/MoFi/Gold (?) versions of Pink Floyd (esp.
DSotM, WYWH, and Animals)? I'm willing to pay a premium price 'cause
when it comes to PF, I want only the best!
-Deepak
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| 1217.13 | | ISTG::ADEY | Muss es sein? | Mon Feb 06 1989 12:50 | 6 |
| re. -1
I've seen DSotM at Lechmere for ca. $25.
Ken....
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| 1217.14 | Gold MEDDLE | ASABET::BOYAJIAN | Klactovedesteen! | Sat Feb 11 1989 18:32 | 6 |
| The Feb. INTERNATIONAL CD EXCHANGE mentions that MFSL plans an
April release for a gold disc edition of MEDDLE. Since I had
the excellent Japanese edition of DSOTM, I felt I could pass up
the gold DSOTM, but I'm really tempted with MEDDLE.
--- jerry
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| 1217.15 | MEDDLE in Gold! How appropriate! | FSTRCK::THOMPSON | a fleeting glimpse... | Sat Feb 11 1989 18:53 | 1 |
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| 1217.16 | | LESLIE::LESLIE | Phase what? | Sun Feb 12 1989 13:10 | 3 |
| Yeah! Digital quality football chanting! Wonderful!
:-)
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