LP plays way too softly


When it first came out, the eponymous Mr. Bungle album was only available on CD. It is one of my most raucous and loud cd's. And I love it.

So when it came out on vinyl some months ago, I rushed to buy it. And when I crank the stereo to "10," it sounds like I'm playing it a "2" or maybe "3."

My vinyl rig always sounds a little softer than cd's but nothing like this!

I have a Helikon in an LP12 with a Tom Evans Groove, going into Cary SLP-05/MB500's and Aerial 9's. CD is a ModWright Sony.

Most albums are capable of rocking out the house (assuming they are rockin' to begin with), but this album ought to be capable of superloudness -- otherwise it just doesn't sound right.

How could this happen? Has this ever happened to you? Is it some screwed up remastering? Why would a loud band rerecord softly?

As you can see, I am at a loss. Your help would be gratefully appreciated.

Rich
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I've got an original pressing from '91 and it seems like it plays at a regular volume. I haven't listened to the repress. Don't know what the problem can be.
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