May 5, 2026

WILCO - BEING THERE (1996, Reprise Records, x2 LP)

 




1996 Reprise Records First Pressing
Mastered at Gateway by Robert Ludwig

Clarity: 4.8
Dynamics: 4.8
Tonality/Balance: 4.8
Soundstage/Image: 5
Pressing: 4.5

Another Robert Ludwig masterpiece! This pressing has a HUGE soundstage and deep 3D fidelity. This sounds better the louder you play it. Clarity and separation beautiful and deep bass rolls off just right. This is just killer. I also have the 2019 reissue, and it doesn’t compete with this OG. Highest recommendation!

Final Grade: 4.78