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.
QUEEN The Platinum Collection (2022 UK/EU limited edition Deluxe Box Set featuring 51-tracks on all three of their Greatest Hits double albums presented across 6 x 180-gram coloured LPs pressed at Optimal Media Germany on glorious Yellow, Red, Pink, Purple, Blue and Green vinyl. Presented within a rigid ‘Crest Logo’ slipcase plus 24-page large format photo book, hype sticker & factory sealed. Recommended).DEEP PURPLE In Rock (2016 UK limited edition 7-track LP issued exclusively by HMV pressed on 180gm GREY marbled vinyl, including Speed King and Child In Time, gatefold picture sleeve complete with an MP3 downloadcard. Despite being unsealed the sleeve and vinyl both remain in Near Mint condition SHVL777)KATE BUSH 50 Words For Snow (Exclusive Indie Edition UK/EU 7-track double album 2-LP pressed on 180-gram Snowy White Coloured Vinyl. Pressed at Record Industry Netherlands using lacquers cut from 2018 remasters by Bernie Grundman. Gatefold picture sleeve with original cover artwork and an exclusive Kate Bush-designed obi showing the pressing date 5 APRIL 2024. Recommended).ESTHER ABRAMI Women (2025 UK/EU limited edition double album 2-LP pressed on 180-gram Transparent Red Vinyl. Celebrated violinist, recording artist and social media sensation Esther Abrami presents Women -an extraordinary album celebrating the genius of female composers from across history, performed with passion and purpose. This landmark collection features 14 women composers, from trailblazers like Ethel Smyth, Pauline Viardot, and Hildegardvon Bingen to modern luminaries including Oscar winners Rachel Portman and Anne Dudley, Miley Cyrus, and Yoko Shimomura. Also included is “Transmission”, a haunting original piece composed by Abrami herself. Gatefold picture sleeve, factory sealed).ERIC CLAPTON Unplugged | Enhanced Edition (2025 US limited edition 17-track triple album 3-LP package. Step back into one of the most iconic performances in music history with this all-new extended, remixed, and remastered 3-LP editionof Eric Clapton Unplugged. This Enhanced Edition features never-before-heard interviews with Clapton himself, recorded just before the performance and seamlessly woven into the set. Hear the stories behind the songs – directly from Clapton – as you revisit emotional classics like Tears in Heaven, Layla, and My Father’s Eyes in beautifully remastered fidelity. Also included are bonus tracks and performances not aired during the original MTV broadcast. Housed inside a triple fold-out picture sleeve with hype sticker, factory sealed. Recommended).
For all our latest Audiophile arrivals please see our dedicated Collectors Store.
Explore eil.com… the world’s best online store for rare, collectable and out of print Vinyl Records, CDs & Music memorabilia since 1987.
Memorabilia has always been a big part of the music world, going back right back to the advent of record shops. Whether it was promotional only material that was distributed by labels, or weird and […]
Along with bringing you the best rare and collectable vinyl, we also pride ourselves on finding a wide selection of music memorabilia. From something as simple as books and t-shirts, to weird and wonderful promotional […]
By Elmer Bernstein – Ghostbusters 2019 UK limited edition double LP pressed on Clear with Slime Green Centered Vinyl. On vinyl for the FIRST TIME, the classic score has been remastered for its 35th Anniversary […]
We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.
Be the first to comment