1986 Geffen Records, First Pressing
DMM (Direct Metal Master)
Cut at Sterling by George Marino
Clarity: 4.2
Dynamics: 4.5
Tonality/Balance: 4
Soundstage/Image: 4
Pressing: 4
Holy Hell, what an outstanding pressing! A Sterling stamper cut by George Marino and wow, will knock your socks off! Hot guitars jump out of the tweeters while detail in the midrange is bright and clear. Bottom end kicks but isn’t pushed aggressively so keeps a nice 3D image. This is what I call brilliant vintage mastering, the kind that has been lost in the 21st century. Don’t even consider a remaster/repress and get this one.
Final Grade: 4.14