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.
DREAM THEATER Lost Not Forgotten Archives: Live In Tokyo, 2010 (2026 UK/EU limited edition double album 2-LP pressed on 180-gram White-Lilac Marbled Vinyl. A standout entry in the revived Lost Not Forgotten Archives series, this live set captures Dream Theater on stage at Summer Sonic, Japan in 2010, documenting a powerful performance from a pivotal moment in the band’s history. This indie retail / D2C exclusive edition features thefull concert spread across two records and housed in a gatefold sleeve. The recording is especially notable as it documents Mike Portnoy’s final live appearance with Dream Theater before his return in 2023, adding real historical weight to an already commanding setlist. Across extended performances of “A Nightmare To Remember”, “The Count Of Tuscany” and a closing “Pull Me Under / Metropolis” medley, the band move through the technical precision and scale that defined this era of Dream Theater on stage. Hype sticker & factory sealed – limited to just 500 copies!).ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA Out Of The Blue (2016 UK/EU limited edition 17-track double album 2-LP pressed on 180-gram black vinyl. Originally released in 1977, Out of the Blue is Electric Light Orchestra’s most ambitious and celebrated work – an epic double album that redefined symphonic rock. Written and produced entirely by Jeff Lynne during an astonishing creative streak, the record features some of ELO’s most enduring songs, including Turn to Stone, SweetTalkin’ Woman, Wild West Hero, and the dazzling four-part Concerto for a Rainy Day, culminating in the chart-topping Mr. Blue Sky. From its iconic spaceship-themed artwork to its soaring melodies and lavish production, Out of the Blue remains a landmark of 1970s pop ingenuity – a technicolor vision that still sounds like the future. Gatefold picture sleeve with original iconic cover artwork, factory sealed. Essential)SUPERTRAMP Famous Last Words (2026 UK/EU 9-track LP pressed on 180-gram heavyweight black vinyl, Half Speed Mastered by Miles Showell at Abbey Road Studios, London, overseen by album co-producer Peter Henderson. Originally released in 1982, …Famous Last Words… was Supertramp’s seventh studio album and the final release by the band’s classic line-up, as well as Roger Hodgson’s last studio album with the group. Signalling the closing chapter of the line-up responsible for the band’s best-known run of albums, it reached No. 5 on the Billboard Pop Albums chart and No. 6 in the UK, while achieving Gold certification in both countries. With “It’s Raining Again” as its signature single, the album offers a more reflective, end-of-an-era counterpart to the bright confidence of Breakfast In America. Picture sleeve with original cover artwork, hype sticker & factory sealed. Recommended).TEDESCHI TRUCKS BAND Future Soul (Indie Exclusive 2026 UK/EU 11-track LP pressed on 180-gram Sea Glass Clear Vinyl. Future Soul finds Tedeschi Trucks Band opening out their sound while keeping the musicianship and feel that define the group. Produced by Mike Elizondo, the album brings a different tonal palette to the band’s 12-piece line-up, with deeper rhythmic emphasis, broader arrangement detail and plenty of room for the horns, backing vocals and twin-lead character at the centre of the record. Songs including “Crazy Cryin'”, “I Got You”, “Who Am I” and the title track move between Southern soul, blues, gospel phrasing and full-band rock weight without losing cohesion. Susan Tedeschi’s voice remains central throughout, while Derek Trucks’ guitar work gives the record its shape and tension, whether in quieter reflective passages or heavier, riff-driven moments. The result is a set that pushes the band’s studio sound forward without losing its roots-based core. Housed inside a gatefold picture sleeve with hype sticker plus a bonus cover artwork print. Factory sealed & recommended).AEROSMITH Aerosmith (The Legendary Debut Album Premium Vinyl Edition – A newly mixed and remastered edition of Aerosmith’s debut album, first released in 1973 and built around the raw, high-energy sound that defined the band’s early years. From “Mama Kin” and “Movin’ Out” to “Make It” and “Dream On”, the album captures the group before arena scale took over, with the blues-rock edge and rhythmic drive that made it such a strong opening statement. This Limited Edition LP is pressed on 180-gram Black Vinyl and presents the album in a refreshed standalone format, using new 2024 mixes and remastered audio for this edition. Picture sleeve with hype sticker, factory sealed).
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