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.
ULTRAVOX Vienna (Record Store Day 2021 UK/EU 40th Anniversary RSD Edition 18-track double album 2-LP Half-Speed Mastered by ALCHEMY on 180gram Vinyl, featuring the 2020 Stereo Mix by Steven Wilson, and an exclusive bonusLP of previously unreleased Instrumental Versions of the album. Picture sleeve with series obi, factory sealed).LED ZEPPELIN Led Zeppelin IV (Atlantic 75 Series 2023 UK/EU limited edition 8-track pressed on 180-gram Crystal Clear Vinyl to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Atlantic Records. Remastered and produced by Jimmy Page, featuring Stairway To Heaven, Black Dog and Rock And Roll. Gatefold picture sleeve with hype sticker, factory sealed)DIRE STRAITS On Every Street (Original Master Recording 2024 limited edition Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab 12-track double album 2-LP, mastered by Krieg Wunderlich on the Gain 2 Ultra Analog System, specially plated and pressed on two 180-gram High-Definition Vinyl records cut at 45RPM. Their classic 1991 album features Calling Elvis, The Bug, Heavy Fuel and title track On Every Street. Heavyweight gatefold picture sleeve with original album art, individually gold-foil numbered and sealed inside its perforated loose bag. Recommended).METALLICA Load (2001 UK 14-track double LP pressed on 180gram Vinyll, including Until It Sleeps, Mama Said and Hero Of the Day, housed in a gatefold picture sleeve with picture inners. The sleeve displays some light general wear, the inners have no splits or rips, and the vinyl remains in a ‘near mint’ condition).NIRVANA In Utero (30th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition 2023 UK/EU 8-LP box set newly remastered and pressed on eight 180-gram black vinyl LPs. Featuring 72 tracks with 53 unreleased live versions from two concerts in Los Angeles 1993 and Seattle 1994, plus bonus Tracks and B-sides. Housed inside an elaborate die-cut side-opening box with an Angel Acrylic Panel, plus and angel mobile, fanzine, tour poster litho, 3 gig flyers, 2 ticket stubs, All Access tour laminate and 4 backstage passes. Hype sticker & factory sealed)
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