Nomad, Mobile Fidelity Sound Labs did a lot of REM reissues directly from the original master. These would be the best recordings you will find.
MFSL went out of business in 99 but REM always comes up on ebay for a premium. Do a search under "REM MFSL" and you will find much of what you want.
MFSL went out of business in 99 but REM always comes up on ebay for a premium. Do a search under "REM MFSL" and you will find much of what you want.