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.
U2 The Joshua Tree (2007 UK ’20th Anniversary Edition’ 11-track digitally remastered [from the original analogue master tapes] audiophile double LP pressed on 180gram Virgin Vinyl. Originally released in 1987, this album reached #1 around the world & includes the singles Where The Streets Have No Name, I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For & With Or Without You. Housed in a superb high quality gatefold picture sleeve with picture inners and extensive booklet. Factory sealed in the hype-stickered shrink. A great addition to any U2 collection)GEORGE HARRISON Cloud Nine (2017 Japanese exclusive limited edition 11-track digitally remastered enhanced SHM-CD [Super High Material CD – playable on all CD players], originally released in 1987. Housed in a mini replica card LP style picture sleeve with lyric booklet, replica inner sleeve & obi-strip, plus SHM-CD series obi-strip UICY-78146).PINK FLOYD The Dark Side Of The Moon (2003 UK 30th Anniversary Edition 10-track gold Hybrid audiophile SACD [Super Audio CD] playable on all SACD & CD players, remastered in 5.1 Surround Sound. The disc looks barely played issued in the hype-stickered jewel case complete with the extensive picture lyric booklet containing updated artwork)THE ROLLING STONES Let It Bleed (2022 Japanese manufactured limited edition 9-track digitally remastered SHM-CD [Super High Material CD – playable on all CD players], originally released in 1969. Housed in a mini replica LP-style card picturesleeve with lyric booklet, replica inner & obi strip, plus SHM-CD series obi UICY-79998K)SHANIA TWAIN Greatest Hits (2023 UK/EU limited edition 23-track double album 2-LP pressed on two 180-gram black vinyl records, featuring Shania’s biggest hits including the smash singles Man! I Feel Like A Woman, Any Man Of Mine, You’re Still The One, That Don’t Impress Me Much, and more. Gatefold picture sleeve with hype sticker, factory sealed. Recommended).
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