Well, in a nutshell, it’s an audio format pressed to help enhance the sound quality, be that on vinyl or Compact Disc.
The idea being the heavier the vinyl pressing, the better. There have been pressings released from 120 up to 200 Gram in weight, usually the 200 Gram will play at 45rpm providing a better audio experience, instead of the standard 33 1/3rpm.
Compact Discs have various different formats, gold was used in the earlier pressing as it supposedly provided a better a clearer sound reproduction.
Mobile Fidelity are known for being one of the leaders in producing vinyl and CDs of an audiophile grade, with the original releases now highly collectable.
We now have Super Audio CDs, SHM-CD providing a high-fidelity-audio, Blu-Spec CDs using Blu-ray technology, along with DVD-Audio using DVD technology, both providing surround sound audio.
Here at eil.com we have a nice range of Audiophile pressings to suit everyone’s taste and pockets.
FOREIGNER Double Vision (Original Master Recording limited edition Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab 10-track LP, Half-Speed Mastered on the GAIN 2™ Ultra Analog System, specially plated and pressed on 180-gram High Definition Vinyl. Their 1978second album is the epitome of catchy, punchy, memorable 70’s rock. Including the hits Hot Blooded, Double Vision and Blue Morning Blue Day. Picture sleeve individually gold-foil numbered and factory sealed inside its perforated-edge loose bag. Recommended).RODRIGUEZ Cold Fact (2019 UK/EU 12-track LP pressed on 180-gram black vinyl, his debut album first released in 1970 and featuring guitarist Dennis Coffey. The album sold poorly upon release but has since become a treasured gem, a lost album that turns out to be a genuine classic. Picture sleeve with lyrics printed on the back, factory sealed. Recommended).QUEEN Greatest Hits II (2016 UK/EU 17-track double album 2-LP pressed on 180-gram heavyweight black vinyl from lacquers cut at Abbey Road Studios. One of Britain’s Top 10 Best Selling Albums Ever, first released in 1991 and containing all their hit singles from 1981 to 1991. Gatefold picture sleeve with gold embossed Queen Crest logo and titles, factory sealed. Recommended).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).BILL EVANS TRIO Waltz For Debby (2024 UHQR limited edition 45RPM 6-track 2xLP from Analogue Productions, the definitive Ultra High Quality Record pressing on two 200-gram Clarity Vinyl® records. The definitive version of the 1962 all-time jazz audiophile masterpiece, mastered by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio from the original analogue tapes. Purest possible pressing housed inside a most visually stunning presentation package, including and 8-page booklet with liner notesby renowned jazz critic Bob Blumenthal. Hype stickers & factory sealed. Recommended).
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