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.
JOE BONAMASSA Blues Of Desperation (2016 UK limited edition 11-track double album 2-LP pressed on Audiophile quality 180-gram Heavyweight Vinyl – With 11 original songs, Blues Of Desperation is another highlight in his overwhelming career. The gatefold picture sleeve has the lyrics printed across the inside and shows just light shelf wear while the vinyl looks barely played).PAUL MCCARTNEY AND WINGS Wings Greatest (2018 UK/EU 12-track LP remastered at Abbey Road Studios and pressed on 180-gram audiophile blaqck vinyl. Originally released in 1978 Wings Greatest features many of their classic & best-loved hits, including Silly Love Songs, Live And Let Die, Band On The Run, Jet, Silly Love Songs, Let ‘Em In, and more. Not a dud track among them! Picture sleeve with original cover artwork and a replica of the original fold-out poster, hype sticker &factory sealed. Recommended).BIG BIG TRAIN The Likes Of Us (2024 Japanese exclusive limited edition 9-track Blu-Spec CD2 [an audio CD format using Blu-Ray technology, playable on all CD players], the brand new studio album from the international progressive rock collective marking the first full release with new frontman Alberto Bravin, including the bonus recording Love Is The Light (Japanese Language Version). Housed in a jewel case with picture sleeve, lyrics and obi-strip. Brand-new, factory sealed!).STATUS QUO Spare Parts (2020 UK/EU limited edition ‘Music On Vinyl’ 26-track 2-LP pressed on Audiophile quality 180 Gram Orange & Gold Mixed Vinyl. Originally released in 1969, the groups second album and their final release in the psychedelic vein, featuring the Mono and Stereo mix; within an individually numbered picture sleeve. The vinyl is BRAND NEW & unplayed, as remains sealed within its custom-stickered resealable bag! MOVLP2731)FOREIGNER Head Games (Original Master Recording limited edition Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab 10-track LP, mastered by Krieg Wunderlich on the Gain 2 Ultra Analog System, specially plated and pressed on 180-gram High-Definition Vinyl at 33RPM. Foreigner’s edgiest, hardest-hitting album is the heaviest record of the band’s career, the 1979 effort functions as irrefutable proof that the quintet rocked as hard as anybody in the mainstream and did so without losing sight of the melodies that put it at the top of the charts. Heavyweight gatefold picture sleeve with original album art, individually gold-foil numbered and factory sealed inside its perforated loose bag. Recommended).
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