EMI Centenary Vinyl Releases

Yes.  I have David Bowie- Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and Aladdin Sane.  John Lennon- Walls and Bridges and REM- Document.  All were excellent and sounded better than the versions I had before, though aside from the REM album, I don't think I had any original pressings.  I'm not sure how much they are on the used market, but they are at about the same level of mastering of MFSL or DCC of that time.  Probably not as midrange rich as DCC, but still really good.

Thanks Speedo.

Minters are going for $130 a pop, which was part of the reason for asking. 

Hmmm, it depends on how much you want said title.  I think I paid $25-$30 US for them in 1998; bought them at the now defunt Virgin Mega Store in Times Square.  I'd say the Ziggy is probably the greatest increase in sound quality over my US based release.  I don't have original UK vinyl or anything like that.  I'd probably pay $100 for that one, but it is also my favorite musically.  I have a friend that bought a Queen album (can't remember which one) and he was raving about it.  I hate how the market drives the prices up on these albums.  I now buy almost anything that is limited edition (audiophile) just because I don't want have to pay double when they go out of print!  (can anyone say Classic Led Zeppelin reissues!)

FYI- listened to them on Roksan Xerxes 20+/RB900 and Dynavector Te Kaitora Rua 

Ziggy on EMI.

I never knew that.

Stu

I have Crowded House - Woodface which sounds pretty good - better than the CD (but then it would).