1999 Reprise; First Pressing x2 LP
Mastered by Robert Ludwig
Cut at Damont
Clarity: 4
Dynamics: 4.2
Tonality/Balance: 3.9
Soundstage/Image: 4.3
Pressing: 4.8
WOW! This is an intense hot pressing! This sounds like a migraine with piercingly sharp top end and bright detail. The low end is tight and is perfectly balanced in the aggressive mix. The headroom is exquisite. This just attacks from the speakers while the '09 repress tames the top end and loses a bit of headroom by pushing the bass up just a notch. I love this DAMONT pressing which will be my go-to version to spin from now on.
Final Grade: 4.24