New in 2018

And on August 31st, Capitol’s deluxe reissue of The Band’s 1968 Music From Big Pink debut album drops. It is a box set with new mixes and mastering by Bob Clearmountain from 24/96 digital masters, in all the formats (except tape ;-)---black vinyl, pink vinyl, CD, and digital streaming. The deluxe box includes two LP’s, a 7" 45, a CD/Blu-ray with surround sound mixes (why?), and a book. Five outtakes and alternate takes and an a cappella version of "I Shall Be Released" (featuring pianist Richard Manuel’s astounding lead vocals) will make their debut.

This is one of the very few albums important enough to me that I will be getting every version offered, though I already have a 1st pressing US LP (mastered by Bob Ludwig), an original UK LP, the first Mobile Fidelity LP, the current Mobile Fidelity LP, and a few CD’s. I have no doubt so will Eric Clapton ;-). I hope Capitol also gives The Band’s follow-up (s/t, the "brown" album) the same treatment.

Metallica

...And Justice For All (box set) slated for November release.

Much Thanks! pattemf132

which version did you purchase? The initial reports on sound quality are pretty good. The original 80's CD was very well produced and recorded for that timeframe.  Play it LOUD!

Right On! slaw

and to think that we still have another 6 months to go in 2018!

Happy Listening!

Thanks! for sharing - fourwnds

I was reading an article last night on the new Neko Case disc.

Happy Listening!

Much Thanks! slaw

Big fan of Ray LaMontagne.