Roxy Music in HDCD

Posted by: JohanR on 25 July 2002

I just picked up Roxy Musics "Siren" in the local store. Some Japanese lettering on the cover, but it states it's made in the EU !? HDCD in bigg letters (and "Remstered by Bob Ludwig at Gateway Studio, Portland, Maine"). "Real" LP-type sleeve made of cardboard and inner one with the disk in it.
Played it quickly on the mini/lifestyle system here at the office, sounded promising. Now I can't wait until I come home and can compare it with my original 1975 LP.
Will keep you posted on the developments.

JohanR

Posted on: 28 July 2002 by Former member

The Japanese writing is a bit bewildering, when let's face it, they're about as Japanese as... something that isn't Japanese in the slightest.

However, they do sound absolutely excellent.

Phil

Posted on: 29 July 2002 by greeny

The whole Roxy back catalog was reisued recently (a couple of years back) in HDCD. I don't know if they are an improvement over the versions prior to the reissue or not but they still don't sound as good as the original vinyl

Posted on: 30 July 2002 by Former member

Incidentally, does anyone know which version of Manifesto was used on the HDCD remaster? The original or the disco revamp?

Posted on: 02 August 2002 by Former member

Hi all,
There is a bunch of 70s groups like King krimson,
Yes, Xtc etc. that has been reissued on HDCD and
with card board sleeve. The one you mention is an
EU issue but probably exist a Japanese issue as
well.
Cheers
Rob

Posted on: 02 August 2002 by Martin C

Hi there,

I went to various record shops, I notice that not only Roxy Music's back catalogue have been re-released with HDCD format. (Disappointed that it's not including 'Street Life'). Even Bryan Ferry. I bought 'Boys & Girls' yesterday, it sounds good. Hope they will re-release for 'Street Life' on HDCD.

cheers
Martin