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Best pressings of classic rock/pop recordings

I'd like to get others' takes on the best-sounding available versions of classic popular recordings. For example, I've been happy with the following recent releases: Dylan hybrid CD/SACDs; Stones 1960's hybrids; John Lennon Imagine on 180gm vinyl (MFSL); Elton JOhn, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road hybrid.

But the recently remastered Carole King tapestry clearly suffers from master tape degradation. Not sure how to get a good recording of that.

Here are some of the others I'm wondering about. Many have been reissued several times:

Jethro Tull -- Aqualung
Dusty Springfield -- Dusty in Memphis
Aretha Franklin -- I never loved a man . . .
The Band -- everything
Allman bros -- Eat a Peach; Brother's and Sisters, etc.
Santana -- Abraxas

And when the heck will the Beatles be reissued?

I know some would say that any old LP beats the CD versions, but I disagree. Many LP pressings were made very poorly (like maybe off a 3rd generation tape) and to my ears don't sound nearly as good as some recent CD releases made off well-preserved master tapes.

Thanks for any thoughts.

--DZ
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dbz OP
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Thanks for these helpful suggestions. It's encouraging that there are some currently-available pressings that sound good. OUt-of-print audiophile pressings can be too pricey for my budget.

I'm glad to hear that the 25th Anniversary version of Aqualung is okay. It's readily available on Amazon. The Rhino releases are also easy to get. I'll check the Steve Hoffman forums to look for tips on getting DCC releases.
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