The Black Adder
26-06-2019, 12:43
Hi all.
Something I forgot to post about.
A few months ago I got this through. It's the UHQR version of Axis Bold as Love.
The sound is totally stunning. The quality of the vinyl is awesome and the packaging is really nice indeed.
Unfortunately I missed the boat on the mono version. But then again I've always known the stereo version so it's not a big deal.
The sound is so well balanced unlike the previous legacy pressing I have. Although the bass on the previous version has more bass at first in comparison it sounds too boomy and over delivered.
The UHQR on the other hand is utterly stunning.
The air around the drums especially is so cohesive. It's like they are standing right in front of you.
From EXP it's instantly noticeable that something is really special with this pressing. The swirling panning/flanging effects is really nice indeed.
What I like about this pressing is the very fine tape hiss which isn't in any way imposing and it gives you a sense of authentication and that it's not been processed to death. It gives music depth and feeling and removes the clinical signature of some recordings.
The vinyl if you don't already know is totally flat... That is it doesn't taper out towards the edge of the record. I really wish all records were pressed like this.
The packaging is very nice too. Its reminiscent of the old 78 collection cases they had back in the 30s. Its sturdy and solid and by no means flimsy.
Some nice little things are included inside too like a photo book of the band together with some information of the recording.
Also included is a leaflet of the pressing process as well as certification leaflet and a 'next on press' note leaflet which is Jethro Tulls Aqualung.
In all its a lovely thing and well worth the outlay. Unfortunately the flippers now have this and are demanding prices well above the original price.
The mono versions have been seen to go for up to £1000+ probably due to the low number stampers most probably.
There is one thing I do have to say about Analogue Productions... Their customer service for me was abysmal. The website doesn't give you the price of delivery until you pay for the product which is totally crazy for this day and age.
I sent so many emails to them, each time I got nothing back and had to give them negative feedback on their Facebook page to get anything back and even then they didn't live to there promises in regards to sorting it out for me... So beware.
Anyway... All is good now. But I doubt I would order from them again unless there is something I want which would be worth having a fight over.
If you like Axis then this is well worth a listen. If you can get hold of one of these even at a reasonably inflated price I'd highly recommend you doing so.
Jo [emoji16]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190626/e5544031faec16b49d59a535817a4d1f.jpg
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Something I forgot to post about.
A few months ago I got this through. It's the UHQR version of Axis Bold as Love.
The sound is totally stunning. The quality of the vinyl is awesome and the packaging is really nice indeed.
Unfortunately I missed the boat on the mono version. But then again I've always known the stereo version so it's not a big deal.
The sound is so well balanced unlike the previous legacy pressing I have. Although the bass on the previous version has more bass at first in comparison it sounds too boomy and over delivered.
The UHQR on the other hand is utterly stunning.
The air around the drums especially is so cohesive. It's like they are standing right in front of you.
From EXP it's instantly noticeable that something is really special with this pressing. The swirling panning/flanging effects is really nice indeed.
What I like about this pressing is the very fine tape hiss which isn't in any way imposing and it gives you a sense of authentication and that it's not been processed to death. It gives music depth and feeling and removes the clinical signature of some recordings.
The vinyl if you don't already know is totally flat... That is it doesn't taper out towards the edge of the record. I really wish all records were pressed like this.
The packaging is very nice too. Its reminiscent of the old 78 collection cases they had back in the 30s. Its sturdy and solid and by no means flimsy.
Some nice little things are included inside too like a photo book of the band together with some information of the recording.
Also included is a leaflet of the pressing process as well as certification leaflet and a 'next on press' note leaflet which is Jethro Tulls Aqualung.
In all its a lovely thing and well worth the outlay. Unfortunately the flippers now have this and are demanding prices well above the original price.
The mono versions have been seen to go for up to £1000+ probably due to the low number stampers most probably.
There is one thing I do have to say about Analogue Productions... Their customer service for me was abysmal. The website doesn't give you the price of delivery until you pay for the product which is totally crazy for this day and age.
I sent so many emails to them, each time I got nothing back and had to give them negative feedback on their Facebook page to get anything back and even then they didn't live to there promises in regards to sorting it out for me... So beware.
Anyway... All is good now. But I doubt I would order from them again unless there is something I want which would be worth having a fight over.
If you like Axis then this is well worth a listen. If you can get hold of one of these even at a reasonably inflated price I'd highly recommend you doing so.
Jo [emoji16]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190626/e5544031faec16b49d59a535817a4d1f.jpg
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