pink floyd division bell lp


Hey agoners, I was wondering if any one could tell me if the rereleased album In 2009 was as good as the original from 1994 or close? It's been my past experience so far that the reissues are generally worse than the original. I also haven't heard the original due to the pricetag. So that may not be a good recording either but the album does have a few songs I wouldn't mind having. So any input would be would be appreciated.

Regards,
Bill
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The original UK pressing is black. Sounds the most dynamic of any I have heard but my three (and two were sealed/new) are a bit noisy. All the original US first pressings were a dark semi transparent blue. They sound very good and are quiet.
The first US re-issue came out on either a translucent light blue or a translucent orange. My re-issues have TML-M and PAL/PBL 64200 on the 1/2" wide run out. The first press US LP has about a 1/4" run out with just the disc #, 64200, hand written. The US re-issue has slight loss of dynamics and air when compared to the first US and UK pressings. Still, quite enjoyable.
There is a Korean double disc set in black. Don't bother with that one.
There are some marbled and some solid baby blue re-issues out there that came out in the last few years. Not bad but could not recommend them when there are plenty of orignal UK & US versions out there. Those are the ones with which I have first hand knowledge. Hope it helps.