1977 Sire, First Pressing
Cut at Masterdisk by Joe Gastwirt
Clarity: 4.1
Dynamics: 4.6
Tonality/Balance: 4.7
Soundstage/Image: 4.8
Pressing: 4
I like this much better than the 2024 Rhino x2 LP, though that has some nice extras. But I've yet to hear a modern remaster that has a better overall balance than a Masterdisk OG. This is cut hot and bright on top (tamed on the remaster) and the bass is tight and grooving. The drum sound here just pops! But it's the headroom in the mix that makes this sound sublime.
Final Grade: 4.44