CDs transformed by re-mastering
Posted by: Steve S1 on 30 November 2005
Being an old sceptic, 
I've often thought the re-mastering of back catalogue was probably just a ruse to further liberate music fans from their hard earned. 
However, tempted by some additional tracks, I recently purchased the new re-mastered "Show Biz Kids" compilation by Steely Dan. I then compared it with my earlier copy of the "Reelin' in the Years" discs.
No contest. The new re-mastered version really is a huge improvement and containing more tracks, it is well worth the £7!
I got a similar result with the re-mastered "Rumours".
Has anyone got any other examples or recommendations of favourite CDs that have been transformed by re-mastering?
I've often thought the re-mastering of back catalogue was probably just a ruse to further liberate music fans from their hard earned. However, tempted by some additional tracks, I recently purchased the new re-mastered "Show Biz Kids" compilation by Steely Dan. I then compared it with my earlier copy of the "Reelin' in the Years" discs.
No contest. The new re-mastered version really is a huge improvement and containing more tracks, it is well worth the £7!
I got a similar result with the re-mastered "Rumours".
Has anyone got any other examples or recommendations of favourite CDs that have been transformed by re-mastering?
You´re right about the description especially the EMI releases, they are horrible.
The 24 bit releases did not do any good either. Wonder what the man is thinking about. Another re-release?
Love his work but can´t understand why he can´t get this thing right.
The 24 bit releases did not do any good either. Wonder what the man is thinking about. Another re-release?
Love his work but can´t understand why he can´t get this thing right.