Half speed records, are they any better ?


I have just got myself a Halfspeed copy of Pink Floyds Wish you were here . I am wondering if any of you listeners out there have any half speeds and what your thoughts of sound quality over a standard copy . 
thanks in advanced 

Steve
steve1979

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I have well over 100 HSM's & have been collecting them since the '70's.
1) They are made from virgin vinyl = Much less surface noise & less pops & clicks.. 
2) They are cut at half speed = 16 2/3 RPM = A tad deeper groove.
3) Yes - They all do sound better - I have almost every title on both formats - Standard & Half Speed Master.
4) You get what you pay for!
5) ENJOY!