New Audiophile collectables, Christmas Gift ideas This Weeks at eil.com, includes Led Zeppelin, Smashing Pumpkins, Simon & Garfunkel & more

What is an Audiophile pressing?

Well, it’s a high-quality vinyl record or other format that is meticulously engineered and produced to deliver superior sound reproduction. These pressings are crafted with exceptional attention to detail, using premium materials and advanced manufacturing techniques to ensure the most accurate and immersive listening experience possible. Audiophiles, or music enthusiasts who prioritize the highest standards in sound quality, seek these pressings to enjoy music in its purest form, with a richness and depth that surpasses typical commercial releases. From the precision of the grooves to the careful selection of mastering and pressing processes, audiophile music pressings aim to offer an unparalleled listening experience that captures the essence of the original recording.

Below are a few of our current highlights, So whether it’s a gift for a friend or simply to indulge yourself, we have something for everyone in our specialist Audiophile store.

Here at eil.com we have a nice range of Audiophile pressings to suit everyone’s taste and pockets.

SMASHING PUMPKINS Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness (2022 UK/EU limited edition 28-track 4-LP set pressed on 180-gram heavyweight black vinyl, a welcome reissue of the Smashing Pumpkins’ 1995 masterpiece album remastered and pressed across eight sides of vinyl for optimum sound. Each record is housed inside its own picture sleeve, and there’s an art booklet with photos & illustrations, all contained inside a rigid slipcase picture box with updated cover artwork. Brand new & factory sealed. Highlyrecommended).
BILL WITHERS Live At Carnegie Hall (Original Master Recording limited edition Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab 14-track double album 2-LP mastered by Krieg Wunderlich on the Gain 2 Ultra Analog System, specially plated and pressed on 180-gramHigh-Definition Vinyl at 33RPM. On par with the most treasured concert albums of the 60s and 70s, Bill Withers’ transformative Live at Carnegie Hall is a forgotten classic – an easygoing portrait of a down-home soul artist coming into his own infront of an audience eager to share every moment of his brilliance. Heavyweight gatefold picture sleeve with original cover artwork, individually gold-foil numbered & factory sealed).
BING CROSBY & BUDDY BREGMAN Bing Sings Whilst Bregman Swings (Limited Edition 1996 US Mobile Fidelity half-speed mastered audiophile issue of the 1956 12-track mono LP specially plated & pressed on 200gram High Definition Vinyl, housedin a deluxe gatefold picture sleeve which is numbered on the back in gold & complete with company card inner. The sleeve & the vinyl appear Near Mint MFSL1-260).
SIMON & GARFUNKEL Bridge Over Troubled Water (1984 US limited edition 11-track Mobile Fidelity half-speed mastered audiophile LP, pressed on High Definition Vinyl in Japan for optimum sound clarity. Comes housed in a deluxe picture sleeve withseries card inner. The packaging shows very little of its age with just one tiny corner & edge wear and the vinyl has minimal signs of play MFSL1-173)
LED ZEPPELIN Mothership | The Very Best of Led Zeppelin (Mothership stands as the definitive Led Zeppelin anthology – an expansive, career-spanning overview curated and remastered under the supervision of Jimmy Page. This essential compilation returns in 2025 on four 180-gram black vinyl LPs, using the acclaimed 96kHz/24-bit masters from the 2014/2015 remastering sessions. Showcasing the band’s iconic catalogue in full force, Mothership includes era-defining tracks such as “Whole Lotta Love”, “Stairway to Heaven”, “Black Dog”, “Immigrant Song”, “Kashmir” and “All My Love”. These timeless recordings are presented with sonic clarity and power, highlighting Led Zeppelin’s mastery of hard rock, blues, folk, and epic experimentation. Housed inside a deluxe archival 2-piece box, this set includes an oversized full-colour 20-page booklet featuring liner notes by Rolling Stone’s David Fricke, along with embossed artwork by renowned artist Shepard Fairey. Hype sticker & factory sealed).

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