For anyone who collects vinyl, we know that some of the most highly wanted pressings tend to be those classed as Audiophile. Those with the best hi-fi equipment will always want the best quality sounding pressing available, be that high quality 180 gram or heavier vinyl, CD’s, Super Audio CD’s, SHM-CD’s, DVD-Audio Discs and more, from companies like DCC, Mobile Fidelity, Nautilus, Nexus, Simply Vinyl or Nimbus. AUDIOPHILE VINYL ‘True Fidelity’ vinyl is perhaps the ultimate format for the audiophile. Issues are taken from original master tapes for pure ‘as intended sound’, and production techniques such as half-speed mastering, quadraphonic sound and special formulated virgin vinyl are common in most audiophile releases. There are many labels who issue audiophile recordings, but only a few specialize in it. Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab (MFSL) have a variety of series including ‘Original Master Recordings’ [OMR] and ‘Ultra High-Quality Recordings’ [UHQR]. Other important audiophile labels include Nautilus, Direct-Disk Labs, Sheffield Lab and Wilson Audio. AUDIOPHILE COMPACT DISCS With the development of the Compact Disc so typically came the development of its audiophile counterpart. Again, there are specialist labels, there are varying techniques (gold discs, layered discs, high-density discs) and there are varying opinions on the listening pleasure! But we’re here to bring all those quandaries together.
Here at eil.com we have a nice range of Audiophile pressings to suit everyone’s taste and pockets.
GEORGE MICHAEL Older (2022 Japanese exclusive Limited Collector’s Edition 26-track Blu-Spec Double CD [an audio format using Blu-Ray technology, playable on all CD players]. Remastered from the original analogue tapes, the long-awaited reissueof George’s iconic 1996 album. Written, arranged and produced by George, including Jesus To A Child, Fastlove Pt. 1 and You Have Been Loved. The second disc featured rare tracks & remixes. Housed in a thin double case with picture sleeve booklet,lyrics and obi-strip. This is in brand-new shop bought condition, still factory sealed in the ‘New Music Fridays’ shrink SICP-31544-5).DAVID GILMOUR Rattle That Lock (2015 UK limited edition 10-track Audiophile LP pressed on Heavyweight Vinyl, complete with picture inner and In Any Tongue sixteen page photo booklet, gatefold picture sleeve. The sleeve shows minimal shelfwearand the vinyl looks barely played).KISS Kissworld: The Best Of Kiss (2019 UK/EU limited edition 20-track double album 2-LP pressed on 180-gram Heavyweight Vinyl, comprising a collection of fan favourites including I Was Made For Lovin’ You, Rock And Roll All Nite and GodGave Rock ‘N’ Roll To You II alongside top 10 U.S. chart hits Beth and Detroit Rock City. The gatefold picture sleeve shows a little light shelfwear while the two vinyl discs look barely played).LED ZEPPELIN Houses Of The Holy (2014 UK limited edition remastered Audiophile LP issue of their classic 1973 8-track album, pressed on 180gm Vinyl, now newly remastered by Jimmy Page, complete with lyric insert, gatefold picture sleeve replicating the original artwork complete with title belly-band. This copy remains in near ‘as new’ condition)ENNIO MORRICONE Wolf (2017 UK/EU limited edition ‘Music On Vinyl’ 20-track LP pressed on 180gram Clear Vinyl, part of the Ennio Morricone Classic Soundtrack Series, housed in an individually numbered silver foil embossed matt high quality picture sleeve with two insert. The sleeve displays minimal wear, the inner has the original hype sticker attached, and the vinyl remains in a ‘near mint’ condition, a lovely package! MOVATM107) ***Limited to only 1,000 copies***.
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