Although this thread is rather old, here is what I conclude after comparing "Fade To Black": 1. from the DCC 2000 CD (mastering Steve Hoffman) DR9 2. from a European 1989 CD DR12 3. from a 1st US LP pressing in 24bit-96kHz DR12 The LP sounds rather thin, laid back, quieter in comparison to the...

In theory CDs are superior to LPs (for example: accuracy of reproduction, dynamic range and stereo imaging). Vinyl is not a perfect format and it has got all kinds of problems. Nevertheless lots of people think it sounds the best. And many have regretted giving away their LPs when CDs arrived on...

It is believed that this mastering was made from a 15 ips reel-to-reel tape copy of the master tape that had been sent to Japan to produce the Dark Side Of The Moon-EMI/Toshiba Records Pro-Use Series vinyl LP album, which was the last vinyl pressing of Dark Side in Japan. In case you are...