1983 Mercury Records, First Pressing
Cut at Masterdisk by Howie Weinberg
Clarity: 4.5
Dynamics: 4.5
Tonality/Balance: 4.5
Soundstage/Image: 4.5
Pressing: 4.5
Damn this sounds fine! Credits mention this was mastered by Robert Ludwig at Masterdisk but the wax itself was cut by his cohort Howie Weinberg (another legend!). This has a huge, wide soundstage with loud crunchy guitars and rock-solid low end. The separation and detail is quite amazing and crushes the recent remaster. This was done perfectly the first time. Why spend more money for a modern subpar repress? Just find a clean OG which will be less expensive!
Final Grade: 4.5