Supertramp's Breakfast In America

[Holy Zoo]

I know there was a thread a little while back, but I'm too lazy to dig it up. :)

So, I've had the MoFi vinyl of this album for a looong time (bought it when it came out, in what, 1981? 1982? Somewhere around there. Haven't listened to it since maybe 1985. Probably played it no more than 10 times.

I also have the domestic vinyl that I got from a friend when he gave me his 200+ vinyl collection in 1998. It's probably an early pressing of the album, but not really sure.

So, I just did a comparison with my new trusty MMF-5, and low and behold... I FAR prefer the domestic vinyl. The MoFi is top-heaving to the extreme. WAAAAAYYYY too much treble!

In fact, just for grins I turned up the treble knob all the way on the domestic, and it then sounded almost identical to the MoFi.

The domestic sounds much more balanced... solid low end, pleasing midrange, and a decent top end. My only complaint is that the occasional clarinet (?) solo sounded a bit harsh.

I also burned both of to CDR and listened in the car - same opinion. Indeed, my hears hurt after listening to the Mofi all the way through. The domestic was quite pleasant in comparison.

I remember someone saying that they hated the domestic vinyl. Sounds fine to me though!

Next up is to compare them to the original BiA cd that I have (don't have the MoFi cd).

HZ

[Andy]

MoFi's were not always the last word in sound quality. Now tell that to someone that has just spent $300 on Zeppelin II. On some titles they have released the best sounding version, but they did have more than a few that could be called bright.

[Patrick M]

Originally posted by Andy
MoFi's were not always the last word in sound quality. Now tell that to someone that has just spent $300 on Zeppelin II. On some titles they have released the best sounding version, but they did have more than a few that could be called bright.

Hey, who mastered that Zep II MoFi vinyl? Whoever it was, he probably didn't know what he was doing. :p

[Dan]

For another perspective, I have the MOFI Cd and really like it.

[Dave]

Dan,

Are you talking about Led Zepp. on MFSL cd?

If you are I've got some bad news for you. MFSL never produced Zeppelin on cd only vinyl. What you most likely have is a cd-r from a vinyl drop.:eek:

[Ronflugelguy]

An original pressing of "Breakfast In America" sounded good to my ears also. I"m on my way to a used shop to buy one . Last month, I picked "Crime" MOFI for $2.99 at Amoeba in Berkley!!!!

[Andy]

Pick up the Speakers Corner version of "Crime". Listen for the difference.

[Ronflugelguy]

I've heard that. i just had'nt got around ot it yet, their first pressing went out of print right away. now it has been repressed!

[Dan]

Sorry that I confused you. I was talking about the MOFI "Breakfast In America" CD.

[Kevin Sypolt]

Originally posted by Dan
Sorry that I confused you. I was talking about the MOFI "Breakfast In America" CD.

Yep, I too have the MoFi "Breakfast In America" on Gold (UD1), and I think it sounds awesome! One of my most favorite MoFi CDs!

[Dugan]

Mine too.

[Holy Zoo]

Hmmm... anyone willing to trade a cdr of their mofi BiA Ultradisc I for a cdr of my BiA from my mofi vinyl?

[romanotrax]

Originally posted by Holy Zoo
Hmmm... anyone willing to trade a cdr of their mofi BiA Ultradisc I for a cdr of my BiA from my mofi vinyl?

i can help you with that bud!!! Email me

[Paul C.]

I have both the Mofi vinyl and the gold CD of Breakfast - I like 'em both, but I don't currently have any other versions to compare them with directly.

I would probably agree that the vinyl is somewhat bright, but I never thought that it was overbearing - "crisp" is the word I'd use. From memory, the gold CD sounds similar.

[Holy Zoo]

Hey everyone - I've got offers coming out my ears! thanks all!

[Edge_88]

I like the logic song on breakfast in america it rocks!!