[fewtch]

Recently got a listen to this live CD (first time I've heard it in ages) through some well-encoded MP3's, and I just picked up a used copy of the CD (non-remastered, 1990 release) through half.com. Damned if this isn't an excellent recording from an audiophile perspective (even if the band is pretty raw sounding)... very natural "concert" sound, and if I close my eyes it feels like I'm at the concert, the illusion is fantastic -- whoever mic'ed and mastered this one did a great job imo. No studio futzing that I picked up on.

I wonder if the 1997 remaster is any good... I'm usually the type to skip remasters altogether, but if anyone's heard it I'd be curious.

 

[Magic77]

Yes; that is a great Live Album!! I have the 1997 remaster and I think it sounds great.

There was definitely something special about those Live Concert recordings in the 70's. This one I beleive was from 1976.

How about the Drum Solo by Neil Peart; absolutely Classic!!

 

[Dusty Chalk]

My first Rush album, ever, and still one of my favourites.

"...One...two...buckle...my...shoe..."

 

[Sovkiller]

The "Exit, Stage Left" is pretty good also, and there is one new "Different Stages", that includes one CD with a recording from 1978 that is excellent also for the "Farewell to Kings" tour...

 

[Xanadu777]

Grace Under Pressure Tour is probably my fave of the vhs releases.... wonder how it sounds on CD or even if it was released.....

 

[fewtch]

I received the CD today, and have to say that the remaster is better (even as MP3's). It seems they managed to remove a lot of hiss and low-end muddiness from the original, without hurting dynamic range and other things. Oh well.