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.
YES 90125 (2017 Japanese limited edition 9-track digitally remastered hybrid SACD [Super Audio CD – playable on all SACD & CD players] issue of the 1983 album, complete with lyric booklet in a 7″ square gatefold picture sleeve reproducing theoriginal album artwork and obi-strip with the disc mounted on a replica 7″ sized ‘LP’, hype stickered resealable protective clear outer WPCR-17614).DEEP PURPLE The Battle Rages On… (2013 Japanese exclusive limited edition 10-track Blu-Spec CD 2 [an audio Compact Disc format using Blu-Ray technology and playable on all CD players], 20-bit digital mastered from the original source tapes using SBM technology. The group’s fourteenth studio album originally released in 1993, including the singles Anya and Time to Kill. Housed in a standard jewel case with picture sleeve, lyrics and obi-strip, remains factory sealed SICP30375).AEROSMITH Draw The Line (2013 Japanese exclusive limited edition 9-track Blu-Spec CD 2 [an audio Compact Disc format using Blu-Ray technology and playable on all CD players], 20-bit digital mastered from the original source tapes using SBM technology. The group’s third studio album originally released in 1977, including the singles Draw The Line, Kings And Queens, and Get It Up. Housed in a standard jewel case with picture sleeve, lyrics and obi-strip, remains factory sealed SICP30371).JUDAS PRIEST Defenders Of The Faith (2013 Japanese exclusive limited edition 11-track Blu-Spec CD 2 [an audio Compact Disc format using Blu-Ray technology and playable on all CD players], 20-bit digital mastered from the original source tapesusing SBM technology. The group’s ninth studio album originally released in 1984, including the singles Freewheel Burning, Some Heads Are Gonna Roll and Love Bites, plus the bonus recordings Turn On Your Light and Heavy Duty / Defenders Of TheFaith (Live). Housed in a standard jewel case with picture sleeve, lyrics and obi-strip, remains factory sealed SICP30376).A PERFECT CIRCLE Mer De Noms (2008 US limited edition 12-track 2-LP set pressed on 180gram vinyl. One of the finest debut albums of all time, originally released in 2000 and featuring classic tracks such as Judith, 3Libra’s, and The Hollow, housed in a gatefold picture sleeve. The sleeve displays some light general wear whilst the vinyl remains in a ‘near mint’ condition).
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