I never knew until reading this evening about Mobile Fidelity Sound Labs production in the 1980's. I'm not sure about the newer releases, but I held DSOTM, Fleetwood Mac, and Abbey Road up to a bright light. Sure enough, you can see through the black vinyl. Worthless trivia, but cool.
Posted on: 15 February 2014 by kuma
Early MOFI titles were pressed at JVC plant in Japan on virgin vinyl ( translucent ) and were called *super vinyl*.
Some claim they sound better than the current pressing. I have a few old titles but the sound is ho hum so no guarantee for good sound.
Posted on: 15 February 2014 by joerand
I know that opinions here vary regarding the mastering/equalization of those early MoFi's, but the three I have are all very quiet vinyl. Also very flat although not very heavy, 140 grams I believe.
Posted on: 15 February 2014 by Steve J
When Classic Records were in business they produced a number of 45rpm albums on clear vinyl which was to reduce surface ticks and pops due to magnetic impurities in black vinyl. I have a couple and they aren't any quieter than other black vinyl 45rpm records and are noisier than some like the newer MOFI pressings and those from Music Matters. I think it's important that LPs are pressed using good quality virgin vinyl.
I have never been impressed with the SQ of the music on the earlier MOFI reissues but the recent Bob Dylan 45rpm reissues have generally been excellent.
