Some of the Japanese pressings of Jazz on such labels as Verve and Blue Note are sonically great recordings. However, those of pop recordings are mixed. I like Japanese pressings of original European recordings such as 70's progressive rock. Those of original American recordings are usually thin, compressed, bass-shy, and bright. I hate these things and don't know why they have gotten the reputation they have as superior pressings. Maybe the difference is the quality of the masters sent to Japan.
