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Hot Stamper - myth or reality?

Can someone please explain to me exactly what is a "hot stamper" LP? I figure that it's an older, original pressing of an album, but so what? If that's the case, then wouldn't every old LP be a hot stamper? Is there something special about a hot stamper pressing that differs from just an ordinary first, or older, pressing?
Some of the prices I've seen here and on other sites (Better****.com)are astronomical (and ridiculous in my opinion).
I'm beginning to think it's all a scam or a marketing ploy with not basis in reality. Unless someone can explain to me why they are better or what's so good about them.
Advice?
ebuzz

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qdrone
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Every record collector or anyone in pursuit of the best pressings should watch this in it's entirety. A Hot Stamper refers to the level of the volume the presser used the day he cut the master lathe. An amplified volume would in most cases sound better,an under amplified volume makes for a dull flat pressing where as there is a standard industry norm which is used mostly. Micheal Fremer weighs in on this on this link,he also weighs in on why you should avoid Record Club Pressings (Columbia,RCA and BMG)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKcV430APoo
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