Thanks Ron, I am impressed with all your top notch albums, and most importantly, your review of the best sound...I really enjoy your critique......🍁leif
Hey Ron, Fab review as usual, music in the background is not too intrusive, if anything it it adds to the video in a positive way. Bought Passion Play, the re-issue, a while back, having seen an earlier review of yours and after listening to it on you tube and I love it thanks for the heads up! Strangely the wife is not so keen. In fact I loved it so much I sought out the Original Japanese Pressing and found a mint copy after several weeks of searching.It arrived yesterday and I am looking forward to listening to it later. Keep up the excellent posts!
One 4 The Record Please let me know if you hear any differences what your listening experience is like comparing the 2 records. Was it the new reissue with the big book or a domestic older reissue? So happy to hear you Love that record that one just gets better the more you hear it. Thank you for letting me know. And Gratz on the Japan Original very Cool
Glad you're back, Ron! I like the music in the background. I don't think it detracted from the conversation at all. And I'm looking forward to your "best of reissues" video!
Great comparison video Ron, much appreciated! Looking forward to the 'best of' as well; sounds like a great idea. The volume of the music was perfect for this type of video; it gives the flavor of the music without being distracting. If you wanted us to hear nuance it would of course have to be louder but that wasn't the point off this one. Cheers, Tom
High Rant District thanks Tom The reason I don't usually play music in the background is because so many others do and play the music to loud so you can't hear what they are saying clearly. The point of the video is not to play music but to share my opinion on the records. thanks for your feedback much appreciated.
this is one of those records its pricey but if you Love it you must save up and get it because its worth the money i just read that quality records now available in the UK
It's really hard to judge on these reissues if it is the mixing, the digital process, or the fact that the tape is 40 years old is the issue... the one thing nice about original pressings are they are frozen in time - they don't disintergrate like the tape does, but original or early presses have plenty of factors too, like the quality of the stamping, the play life that record actually had... so many variables...
hey ron, glad to see you back. as usual great video with some valuable info. the music in the background is definitely not too loud by the way. i had a question about the bob dylan mofi reissues. have you given them a spin and if so how do they compare to the originals? (nashville skyline and new morning). also wondering if you've listened to the grateful dead american beauty rhino reissue and how it compares to the mofi? looking to upgrade and thought you'd be the one to ask. thanks!!
The reissue is the later one with the large book. I am going to keep it just because the book is rather cool. As for the Japanese pressing there is no comparison it is far superior sound when played back to back against the reissue like lifting a veil. I can't get over the difference the vocals sound much more vivid and the placement of the instruments more akin to a live experience. Best £60 I have spent in a long time, at least since I got DSOTM Pro Use but that's another story.
Thanks Ron. I'm a big JT fan and you saved me some money. Also curious whether you've gotten any of the Rush reissues. I don't have much to compare them to, but they sound pretty good to me so far.
vinyltarian sorry no Rush reissues for me so far store.acousticsounds.com/d/103725/Rush-A_Farewell_To_Kings-200_Gram_Vinyl_Record when I read information like this it is very encouraging that this record will sound fantastic and most likely be the best sounding copy ever produced
Yeah, I bought the 2011 Steven Wilson remix of Aqualung, which was just pressed in 2015, and it came with a nice book like A Passion Play, but it doesn't sound nearly as good as the Classic Records pressing. A lot of the stereo instrument separation is lacking and a lot of details are obscured (the bongos on "Mother Goose", for example, are a lot clearer on the CR pressing). On top of that, Ian Anderson's voice just doesn't seem right to me, it's a little too loud, especially on "Up to Me". Overall, it's a pretty poorly done mix and it just boggles my mind that in the included book, it mentions something about the original 1971 mix not sounding very good. Anyone who has heard the CR pressing will disagree.
+Purple Sabbath Thank you for your great review. I agree whole heartily. The Classic record reissue is much superior. Any other analogue pressings will better these poorly done digital reissues. Steve Wilson got the digital copy's from the record company to remix. Classic Records got the original Master tape from Ian Anderson to remaster to make another original analogue lp pressing. One way you make poor sounding records to sell for profit to unsuspecting people that have never purchased any Jethro Tull records. These young folks probably only ever listened to an MP3 version. To them these digital records sound good. But its all about what do you compare it to. Steve Wilson and his counterparts are purposely making records for the sake of making records. The other way you make great sounding records to sell to folks that care and appreciate great sound. You purposely make the best record you know how too.
+Ron Beaudry (Rockinroni) Yes, the Steven Wilson mixes were mastered digitally at 96/24, which is a little better than CD quality, but still can't compare to an all analog master. I was actually only able to obtain the Classic Records pressing recently (I bought the Steven Wilson pressing last June) and I could immediately tell the difference. Love your videos by the way, though at eighteen years old, I might be your youngest viewer.
well probably not the youngest and by far not the most inexperienced. You have made some great observations. The 2 Steve Wilson Jethro Tull reissues that I have compared were not good at all sonically speaking. When compared to the UK and Japan pressing that are currently still part of my collection. so glad you are enjoying the videos. thanks for watching and your great feedback.
you have the best sound edition if you watched my videos on aqualung editions you know i have listened to all the best pressings the classic records is the best sounding its no contest second would be dcc then Japan pressing then UK
Vinyl Richie yes its like its sanitized and its not even close in sound. whats the deal with steve wilson his own records don't even sound great. how does he get the gig to redo Jethro tull?
Thanks Ron, I am impressed with all your top notch albums, and most importantly, your review of the best sound...I really enjoy your critique......🍁leif
Hey Ron,
Fab review as usual, music in the background is not too intrusive, if anything it it adds to the video in a positive way.
Bought Passion Play, the re-issue, a while back, having seen an earlier review of yours and after listening to it on you tube and I love it thanks for the heads up! Strangely the wife is not so keen.
In fact I loved it so much I sought out the Original Japanese Pressing and found a mint copy after several weeks of searching.It arrived yesterday and I am looking forward to listening to it later.
Keep up the excellent posts!
One 4 The Record Please let me know if you hear any differences what your listening experience is like comparing the 2 records. Was it the new reissue with the big book or a domestic older reissue? So happy to hear you Love that record that one just gets better the more you hear it. Thank you for letting me know. And Gratz on the Japan Original very Cool
Like that Bowie poster in the background. Still have my vinyl copy of P. Play. I like it. Tull came to Nashville in 73". Good show!
Love the music in the background. Great video, thanks!
Glad to have you back. Looking forward to seeing that best of video. Stay well. Thanks.
Pebktc thanks buddy
Great Video as usual!! Looking forward to seeing that best of video. Background Music is perfect!! Thanks.
Werner Mischler Thanks for your great feedback Werner
Glad you're back, Ron! I like the music in the background. I don't think it detracted from the conversation at all. And I'm looking forward to your "best of reissues" video!
Jacob Murphy Thanks Jacob
Great comparison video Ron, much appreciated! Looking forward to the 'best of' as well; sounds like a great idea.
The volume of the music was perfect for this type of video; it gives the flavor of the music without being distracting. If you wanted us to hear nuance it would of course have to be louder but that wasn't the point off this one.
Cheers, Tom
High Rant District thanks Tom The reason I don't usually play music in the background is because so many others do and play the music to loud so you can't hear what they are saying clearly. The point of the video is not to play music but to share my opinion on the records. thanks for your feedback much appreciated.
Hi Ron just ordered the Analogue Productions UHQR OF Aqualung due on the 30th of October, always wanted the classic records version
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Great video Rob! Music levels are top notch!
Andy Stanford thanks Andy
Anytime sir :)
I like your video, one of my favorite Tull albums is Standing.
thanks rick
this is one of those records its pricey but if you Love it you must save up and get it because its worth the money i just read that quality records now available in the UK
I meant Stand Up, what was I thinking?
I knew what you ment bro np
It's really hard to judge on these reissues if it is the mixing, the digital process, or the fact that the tape is 40 years old is the issue... the one thing nice about original pressings are they are frozen in time - they don't disintergrate like the tape does, but original or early presses have plenty of factors too, like the quality of the stamping, the play life that record actually had... so many variables...
hey ron, glad to see you back. as usual great video with some valuable info. the music in the background is definitely not too loud by the way. i had a question about the bob dylan mofi reissues. have you given them a spin and if so how do they compare to the originals? (nashville skyline and new morning). also wondering if you've listened to the grateful dead american beauty rhino reissue and how it compares to the mofi? looking to upgrade and thought you'd be the one to ask. thanks!!
timo 68 well Bro Sorry i have not listened to those titles
thanks anyhow
The reissue is the later one with the large book. I am going to keep it just because the book is rather cool. As for the Japanese pressing there is no comparison it is far superior sound when played back to back against the reissue like lifting a veil. I can't get over the difference the vocals sound much more vivid and the placement of the instruments more akin to a live experience.
Best £60 I have spent in a long time, at least since I got DSOTM Pro Use but that's another story.
One 4 The Record So now you are getting it. Great news so happy for you! welcome to the Disease.
Thanks Ron. I'm a big JT fan and you saved me some money. Also curious whether you've gotten any of the Rush reissues. I don't have much to compare them to, but they sound pretty good to me so far.
vinyltarian sorry no Rush reissues for me so far store.acousticsounds.com/d/103725/Rush-A_Farewell_To_Kings-200_Gram_Vinyl_Record
when I read information like this it is very encouraging that this record will sound fantastic and most likely be the best sounding copy ever produced
You're a big JT and Rush fan? My two favorites as well. My friends loved Rush, but hated Tull.
Jethro Tull was one of my favorite bands in the early 70s. I didn't like Passion Play and I have not heard anything they did since.
Vinyl Richie Richie It took me a few listens to like a passion play now its one of my favorites give Rock Island a listen great record
When did Rock Island come out. The one album after Passion Play that I have been tempted to check out is Heavy Horses.
rock island 1989 love it
Heavy Horses is excellent! Get the 40th before it's gone!
Yeah, I bought the 2011 Steven Wilson remix of Aqualung, which was just pressed in 2015, and it came with a nice book like A Passion Play, but it doesn't sound nearly as good as the Classic Records pressing. A lot of the stereo instrument separation is lacking and a lot of details are obscured (the bongos on "Mother Goose", for example, are a lot clearer on the CR pressing). On top of that, Ian Anderson's voice just doesn't seem right to me, it's a little too loud, especially on "Up to Me". Overall, it's a pretty poorly done mix and it just boggles my mind that in the included book, it mentions something about the original 1971 mix not sounding very good. Anyone who has heard the CR pressing will disagree.
+Purple Sabbath Thank you for your great review. I agree whole heartily. The Classic record reissue is much superior. Any other analogue pressings will better these poorly done digital reissues. Steve Wilson got the digital copy's from the record company to remix. Classic Records got the original Master tape from Ian Anderson to remaster to make another original analogue lp pressing.
One way you make poor sounding records to sell for profit to unsuspecting people that have never purchased any Jethro Tull records. These young folks probably only ever listened to an MP3 version. To them these digital records sound good. But its all about what do you compare it to.
Steve Wilson and his counterparts are purposely making records for the sake of making records.
The other way you make great sounding records to sell to folks that care and appreciate great sound. You purposely make the best record you know how too.
+Ron Beaudry (Rockinroni) Yes, the Steven Wilson mixes were mastered digitally at 96/24, which is a little better than CD quality, but still can't compare to an all analog master. I was actually only able to obtain the Classic Records pressing recently (I bought the Steven Wilson pressing last June) and I could immediately tell the difference. Love your videos by the way, though at eighteen years old, I might be your youngest viewer.
well probably not the youngest and by far not the most inexperienced. You have made some great observations. The 2 Steve Wilson Jethro Tull reissues that I have compared were not good at all sonically speaking. When compared to the UK and Japan pressing that are currently still part of my collection.
so glad you are enjoying the videos. thanks for watching and your great feedback.
you are absolutely right thank you so much for your review these digital reissues are poorly done
you have the best sound edition if you watched my videos on aqualung editions you know i have listened to all the best pressings the classic records is the best sounding its no contest second would be dcc then Japan pressing then UK
musi volume is fine …love passion play .. any issue
steve price thanks Steve I love this record as well one of his best
Its too clean and missing a lot of details. Well said.
Vinyl Richie yes its like its sanitized and its not even close in sound. whats the deal with steve wilson his own records don't even sound great.
how does he get the gig to redo Jethro tull?
Personally, I don't like the background music.
+Richard Riley well i don't like it either and i don't use any background music on my new videos
i dont think he will play justin timberlake
You're an idiot