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Annoying trend? New vinyl equalization and compression

Hi...I searched discussions and didn’t find much mention of this. Direct me if there is a thread.

Is this just a few of the recent (maybe last 5 years or so) albums I’ve picked up reissued on vinyl or a trend by the big manufacturers (such as Rhino records etc.....not talking about "audiophile" Mofi etc.).....

-------Albums sound dynamically compressed, thick in the bass and very rolled off on top--------.

Of the thousands of albums I have.....these recent pressings/purchases have this same sound.

A couple recents.....David Bowie Scary Monsters, A new Samantha Fish Death Wish Blues, A reissue of Ozzy Osborne Blizzard of Oz etc.

Not sure if this might be an EQ that compliments new vinyl purchasers and sounds better on USB or maybe inexpensive tables or systems???

Or is it just a few of the releases I purchased and not so widespread?

 

foeraus

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tablejockey
3,786 posts
 

Period press for me. I listen to almost exclusively pre 1980, with a few exceptions up to 1990.

Might sound limiting, but there is an abundance of unheard music in the dirty bins I go through.

The "best sound" seems to be the late 50's thru late 60's with stuff thru the 70's becoming inconsistent. Doesn't really matter since the actual music is what it's about. 

After that, it's the quest to play those LP's on "the best" possible setup.

Play a period press and blame your dissatisfaction on the actual recording, setup and room.

Most(not all) reiussue LP's just sound like a good CD.

"David Bowie Scary Monsters" is a 1980's recording-right when things really take a turn for the worse as far as SQ. Same goes for the Ozzy LP. Much more processing going on compared to a  Hunky Dory or Paranoid.

Open your wallet and get one of these. 

David Bowie – Scary Monsters (1980, Indianapolis Pressing, Vinyl) - Discogs

Ozzy Osbourne – Blizzard Of Ozz (1981, Vinyl) - Discogs

Period press-another polarizing audiophool subject.

 

 

 

tablejockey
3,786 posts
 

"His Own System... it was a $200.00 Best Buy TT and wireless speakers...AHHHH WHATT?"

ticat-

The majority of new "vinyl" is likely being consumed by non audiophools with similar equipment.

My neighborhood store owner tells me that his Millennial/Gen Z/hipster crowd

often buy "vinyl" and don’t own a turntable.

 

 

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