I did some A/Bing with 3 of the 5 songs common to "Living In The Past" U.S. Chrysalis & MoFi, and DCC "Original Masters" (Didn't touch the "Aqualung" tunes). I also used the single disc "20 Years Of Jethro Tull" for a couple, but those were easily at the bottom ("Nursie" on the U.S Chrysalis "LITP" is still best). Here is what I like YMMV: Life Is A Long Song 1 - "Original Masters" - DCC 2 - "Living In The Past" - U.S. Chrysalis 3 - "Living In The Past" - MoFI Witches Promise 1 - "Living In The Past" - MoFI 2 - "Original Masters" - DCC 3 - "Living In The Past" - U.S. Chrysalis Living In The Past (first two are a tie and best for different reasongs) 1 - "Living In The Past" - U.S Chrysalis (best sounding vocal - my #1 choice) 1 - "Original Masters - DCC (for instruments) 3 - "Living In The Past" - MoFI For the last song of the EP, "For Later," it is the U.S. Chrysalis over the MoFi.
After around 6 months of hunting,I've got today WG Aqualung 610016.I've made listening comparison with CCD1044 ,and found 610016 much better than CCD1044 in all ways.Both cd's was made from different tapes,on CCD1044 is possible to hear light tape jam from start (I made comparison using my headphone amp).
O.k., I also had this disc in the past. It is very good in my opinion. Still, when I compared it to the same looking disc (but with "MANUFACTURED BY SANYO JAPAN" in the matrix), I preferred the Japan pressing. Have you heard the DCC gold CD of Aqualung also? What are your thoughts when compared with the disc you have now?
O.k., long overdue, but finally here there are a couple of sample clips from the German Chrysalis 252 656 of "This Was": 1) Beggar's Farm http://download.yousendit.com/0C573A0B7FA9881D 2) Serenade to a Cuckoo (to compare/check for NR on other versions) - edit in the middle http://download.yousendit.com/E8AE8AD34D49BDFA
Roland, You used the word lively (that's how I hear it too) to describe the remaster's sound, I believe. I'm surprised how lively the German CD sound is, too. Thank you for this listen.
What about this? Aqualung/610016,Ariola/Chrysalis,Made in Germany or CCD1044,Chrysalis,Made in W.Germany
I received my CDP 32.. it's a UK Mastered By Nimbus pressing. Great call on this one! I really like the sound of this CD. Also, another great call with the War Child US Chrysalis F2 21067 DIDX 1426. I really like the sound of this one also. I A/B'd it to my green label Chrysalis LP and the cd fared well. Thanks for the input.
Wow, that German Chrysalis sounds fine! Evidently not as punchy as the remaster, and the voice is just a tad muddy, but it somewhat sounds more natural or relaxed. Upon comparing, the remaster really isn't bad (although it sounds suspiciously noiceless). It's a matter of personal taste between the two.
A difference in UK & Canadian Aqualung remasters? Canadian Tracks not present in AccurateRip database Track 1 Peak level 70.8 % Track quality 100.0 % Track 2 Peak level 70.7 % Track quality 100.0 % Track 3 Peak level 45.4 % Track quality 100.0 % Track 4 Peak level 60.2 % Track quality 99.9 % Track 5 Peak level 53.4 % Track quality 100.0 % Track 6 Peak level 70.8 % Track quality 100.0 % Track 7 Peak level 63.1 % Track quality 100.0 % Track 8 Peak level 63.1 % Track quality 100.0 % Track 9 Peak level 46.4 % Track quality 100.0 % Track 10 Peak level 66.8 % Track quality 100.0 % Track 11 Peak level 70.8 % Track quality 100.0 % Track 12 Peak level 65.3 % Track quality 99.8 % Track 13 Peak level 60.6 % Track quality 100.0 % Track 14 Peak level 44.0 % Track quality 100.0 % Track 15 Peak level 51.5 % Track quality 99.8 % Track 16 Peak level 63.0 % Track quality 100.0 % Track 17 Peak level 63.1 % Track quality 100.0 % UK Track 1 Peak level 89.1 % Track quality 100.0 % Track 2 Peak level 89.1 % Track quality 100.0 % Track 3 Peak level 57.1 % Track quality 100.0 % Track 4 Peak level 75.8 % Track quality 100.0 % Track 5 Peak level 67.2 % Track quality 100.0 % Track 6 Filename Track06.wav Peak level 89.1 % Track quality 100.0 % Track 7 Peak level 79.4 % Track quality 100.0 % Track 8 Peak level 79.4 % Track quality 100.0 % Track 9 Peak level 58.5 % Track quality 99.7 % Track 10 Peak level 84.1 % Track quality 100.0 % Track 11 Peak level 89.1 % Track quality 100.0 % Track 12 Peak level 82.2 % Track quality 100.0 % Track 13 Peak level 76.3 % Track quality 100.0 % Track 14 Peak level 55.3 % Track quality 100.0 % Track 15 Peak level 64.8 % Track quality 99.8 % Track 16 Peak level 79.4 % Track quality 100.0 % Track 17 Peak level 79.4 % Track quality 100.0 %
Just borrowed my friend's US Chrysalis CD again and compared it to my German Chrysalis CD. I find the German Chrysalis much better, and that is now my preferred versions, since it sounds the most natural and analogue to me.
Roland, I heard the MFSL Warchild and will recommend that one to you (if you don't already have it). Comparing to my US orig Chrysalis, the MFSL is IMO a better transfer (clarity) with better tone (the orig sounds a bit trebly in direct comparison).
