I've always only had the option of the Geffen ones, and even though I'm fine with the Sister, DDN, and Evol (Aside from sometimes poor sound) ones (Though unfortunately I haven't heard the other versions), the BMR one has always sounded off to me, like I knew it was a poor transition.

Do SY own the rights to the albums? Is it possible we might see remastered versions someday?

~Jeremy~

Hmmm Mediafire didn't appear to be uploading the file properly but it looks as if it may have worked:

http://www.mediafire.com/?zgmjydqyymy

Could somebody try it and see? Should be a zip w/ 2 wavs...

About to listen, but stupid question first, is the vinyl version out of print? I've never seen it anywhere so thought I'd ask before I go on the hunt for it.

You know I do hear a difference. I can't tell if it's a mixing thing or an alternate vocal track? It's really noticeable on Lydia's part.

there should be NO track change!!!

ORG are reissuing some of the early Sonic Youth LP's and they are mastered by Bernie Grundman and RTI pressed. Would have thought they would sound half decent? Check on their site under page 3 of the catalogue. Coming winter 2010....

muttlegs got it goin' on

I have both DGC and the Blast First/Mute reissue (but this means it is not the Blast First original) on CD, and the Blast First Original vinyl pressing, I prefer the vinyl version for the reasons that most people mention. Now the track marks and the such are as described when comparing to the DGC to the Blast First CD versions, that is I think the Blast First/Mute reissue keeps the same track mark times as the Blast First original. I also do hear audible quality differences between these two as well, vocal flutter or possible distortion on the DGC reissue...

Does anyone know if these DGC reissues from the 90's were also remasters??? There is the slightly perceived volume and bass boost, not much else (especially compared to more recent 2000 and on remasterings whcih dare i say can be pretty "heavy-handed"). I mean I have a decent stereo with fairly decent speakers, i don't have a graphic eq but i do use the my bass, mid and treble on my tuner, so i don't really need these crazy remasters where they go nuts on the Bass and volume. The only place i like these remasters is in my car stereo (factory edition) which for some reason has a low volume output and nowadays its not easy to find a custom stereo for newer cars that are affordable or make sense but that is a whole other subject...

Bumping this thread just for fun. Also curious to see how the vinyl reissue sounds, though I'm not expecting it to have the issue that the DGC disc does.

Well wasn't that fun? New question: did anybody save the zip w/ the 2 'blind' wav files of DV69? The Mediafire link expired, and I'd like to take the issue on over to another forum for further discussion without having to recreate the clips. Thanks!

God bless Paul Smith.