Which is best: 1/2 speed, 180g, Jap, Mobile Fid?


Are there any general rules of thumb as to which pressing
is best when shopping for vinyl ?

1/2 Speed
Ultradisk
180g re-issues
Japanese pressings
Mobile Fidelity

Let's take Pink Floyd/Darkside of the Moon for example. Which
version is the best sounding ??

Thanks
eastside_guy

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Thanks so much. I am finding it to be exactly as
you say. I asked because it can get real expensive
when you buy a Japanese import mint for $50-$60 and
then wonder if a MoFi or 180g would have had better
sound. I can't afford to buy one for each pressing
just to compare, but for 10 or so of my all time
favorites, I'd like to treat myself to the best I
can get for $50-$60 and get it right the first time.
I hope a collector with great knowledge Emails me
with some advice on the best formats for these ever
so popular Rock titles I seek like Pink Floyd, Rolling
Stones, and the like. You think it would be worthwhile
if each month I selected one title and started a
thread asking which pressings are good ?