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.
WITHIN TEMPTATION Bleed Out (2023 UK/EU limited edition 11-track LP pressed on 180 Gram Smoke Vinyl, the group’s eighth studio album including Entertain You, The Purge, Shed My Skin, Don’t Pray for Me, Wireless, Bleed Out and Ritual, housed in a single pocket picture sleeve with 4-page lyric booklet. Still sealed in the hype stickered resealable bag).DEEP PURPLE In Rock (2011 US limited edition 7-track LP pressed on Audiophile quality 180gram Heavyweight Vinyl, the fourth studio album by English rock band originaly released in 1970, the first recorded by the Mark II line-up with IanGillan and Roger Glover including Speed King & Child In Time. Housed in a gatefold picture sleeve replicating the original release, with lyrics on the inside. The cover displays minimal wear and the vinyl shows little signs of play FRM1877).NYL, originally released in 1973 and featuring guest keyboards from Yes legend Rick Wakeman, includes the title track and the synth-heavy ‘Sabbra Cadabra’, presented in a branded stickered PVC sleeve. The gatefold sleeve shows a little scuffing to top edge, whilst the vinyl looks unplayed!).AIR The Virgin Suicides (2015 French/EU limited edition 13-track LP pressed in 180gram Black Vinyl, originally released in 1999, the original score produced, composed and performed by AIR, including the theme song Highschool Lover, Playground Love with vocals by Gordon Tracks [aka Thomas Mars of Phoenix], housed in a picture sleeve with printed inner. The cover has only a few light signs of general wear and the vinyl shows minimal signs of play).THE CURE Songs Of A Lost World (2024 UK/EU limited edition 8-track LP pressed on 180-gram Black Bio Vinyl, mastered by Miles Showell. The long awaited new album from The Cure, their 14th studio release and their first in 16 years. Robert Smith created the sleeve concept, and Andy Vella, a long-time Cure collaborator, handled the album’s art and design. The cover art features ‘Bagatelle’, a 1975 sculpture by Janez Pirnat. Hype sticker & factory sealed. Recommended).
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