just received my shm cds from japan , free fire and water and cream disraeli gears.first free ,this was different from the british pressing, it sounded like it had been remixed which it had not been guitars sounded easier to follow and drumming clearer .the cream cd was not the new deluxe remaster but the first remaster which i thought was better , again the sound was good with the group easier to follow .these are not impressive cd more natural.has anybody else got any different titles on shms cds

Funny you should ask, I have just posted this elsewhere.

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Originally posted by Steve S1:
Thought I'd try one of these Japanese Super High Material CDs from CDJapan. Can't say it differs from the SBM copy I already have, but maybe that was pretty un-representative.



Anybody tried any other SHM CDs? They have some good titles but most seem to be around in good sound anyway. It is only the plastic that differs, so no re-mastering. More snake oil perhaps?

Steve

Keith,

I might give the Allman Bros live set a go. Will post here.

Anyone else tried SHM discs?

Steve

sorry to say most of the inital title are now out of print. if you get your skates on you my be able to get one or two titles .new releases of van morrison ,the cure and bjork will be out at the end of march in card sleeves.

I believe that there is no new masterings on these and it is just the current versions with a new style poly skin.

yes thats right ewemon, no new remastering on the first batch of cds .the van morrison cds due in march will be the new remastered versions.

I own the Original Exodus CD release (Tuff Gong), & I have the MFSL GOLD & SHM CDs on order.

I'll post my conclusions asap.

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Originally posted by 555:
I own the Original Exodus CD release (Tuff Gong), & I have the MFSL GOLD & SHM CDs on order.

I'll post my conclusions asap.

I would be very interested in the outcomme 555. I have held back from buying the MFSL on these discs cause some folk think they are not the best versions. The opriginal Tuff Gong you have is it mastered by Barry Diament?

I have Bobs 30th An- Exodus that came out last year and the Tuff Gong original.
And they are both very good.
The vinyl is better.Infact it took me two months to get a flat copy when it came out in the 70s.The new release last year was spot on.
Munch

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Originally posted by ewemon:

I would be very interested in the outcomme 555. I have held back from buying the MFSL on these discs cause some folk think they are not the best versions. The opriginal Tuff Gong you have is it mastered by Barry Diament?

The CD says "Remastered from the original tapes by Barry Diament ..." so sounds like the version you have in mind ewemon.

The cat. no. is #422-846 208-2, & it sounds very good so I hope this will be an informative comparison with the MFSL GOLD & SHM releases.

I have been holding back too, so I'm hoping this will provide some quality related answers

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Originally posted by 555:

quote:

Originally posted by ewemon:

I would be very interested in the outcomme 555. I have held back from buying the MFSL on these discs cause some folk think they are not the best versions. The opriginal Tuff Gong you have is it mastered by Barry Diament?

The CD says "Remastered from the original tapes by Barry Diament ..." so sounds like the version you have in mind ewemon.

The cat. no. is #422-846 208-2, & it sounds very good so I hope this will be an informative comparison with the MFSL GOLD & SHM releases.

I have been holding back too, so I'm hoping this will provide some quality related answers

Yep that is the one. Personally I have nevr heard the MFSL on this ones but people I respect claim that the Barry Diament versions are the best sounding.

Thanks for that ewemon & interesting.

I also own Uprising, Survival, Confrontation, Kaya & Natty Dread - all TG Barry Diament versions & all sound good. I got them 2nd hand all together for pennies in Brixton market.

Whatever my conclusions I'm going to have a few CDs to sell.
Time set up a fake eBay account

Received two discs today

Comparing Exodus - MFSL GOLD V TG Barry Diament is a very close run thing.

TG is very good & it's the classic mix I'm used to. MFSL GOLD has much more detail, esp' noticeable for percussion. Sound-stage clearer & bass is even firmer! Mix is different so I'll have to give it a few spins. If I had to choose one CD now MFSL would just beat TG, but that might change.

Should get the shm cd of Exodus in a day or two.



2nd CD is ...



... which I compared to the 1988 German release.
MFSL wins by miles, but I'm sure that's no surprise!

I have the J.M. album on orig vinyl pressing in mint condition.Sounds great.
Munch

JM is a hero of mine, & strong contender for most underrated act.
Perhaps it's a minor echo of his career that he hasn't made it in to that thread (yet)!

555


May I ask what you paid for Exodus Barry Diament pressing?


Cheers.

oh, has your RLJ (first album) arrived yet?

£4 (smug Graemlin), but I confess it was dumb luck!

I received Pirates a few days ago & it's a cracker. After two listens of it I ordered Girl at Her Volcano & RLJ eponymous 1st (neither have arrived yet), so thanks for the rec'.

I have a feeling this is the beginning of something special in my musical world

I just got one on ebay for $7.

Her anthology is great too

$7 sounds good, clearly I didn't get the bargain I 1st thought for mine.

Where are you getting your shm cds from?
I'm seeing some silly prices on eBay, EIL, etc.
Best I've found so far is ...

cdjapan dot co dot jp

... but not cheap P&P.
I have placed an order for one to give 'em a try.
Any shopping tips gratefully received!