Best Metal Vinyl Album

For 'Master of Puppets' by Metallica, make sure you get the DMM cut. The standard cut (which I have, UK pressing on the Music for Nations label) isn't that great.

Check out stuff by the
UK band Budgie. The recordings are quite good, imo. Simple yet effective. Not overprocessed.

Hi Vinylmad814,

Correct, and Budgie's recordings are quite good. As good or better than the "big boys" of that era. UK vinyl is the recommended format.

Well, if they cut from cd files and such, it's not worth it. I haven't yet heard DSD sourced vinyl, so I can't say. If it has to be digital, it should be at least DSD, imo. The best is all analog of course...

True, I agree. That's definitely something to consider as well...I also agree that hard rock and metal sounds better on vinyl. Why, I'm not exactly sure...

Ok, I see. Thanks for the detailed explanation. I agree.

I truly believe we audiophiles need to continue to stress the desire for good sound which need to result from the foundational recording.

That's a very valid point. Hopefully the industry, or at least a part of it will take note and act accordingly. I personally would not give up the fight for better pressing quality and better sound. However, with heavy metal, sometimes the master recording just isn't that good, and we're hearing the flaws in that recording. Regardless if the records have been cut from analog or digital.

I agree, '13'is in fact very good despite it being cut from digital.