Mine is out for delivery today. So should be able to answer a lot of questions on the differences of the pressings.
Looking forward to it!
Ok if anyone cares here are the differences between the US and EU pressing of vault #8.
PACKAGE Packaging is exactly the same, no difference in the book style package and exact same spine information, style and position. However, the EU version does have the LPs in separate black paper sleeves. So you may see more scuffs from the US version as you try to remove them from the book pages. I would have liked the black sleeves to by poly-lined, but I guess you can't have everything.
LPs The records are the EXACT same cut. They're from the same plates, plated at RTI. Both versions were cut by Levi Seitz at Black Belt Mastering in Seattle. These plates were then sent to press at Cascade Record Pressing, per information here. Now there is not any information regarding this plant in the runouts. Usually Cascade etch CP-#### on their work however there are none present on the US pressings, if I had no information from here, I would have assumed they were pressed at RTI. The plates sent to Europe were pressed at GZ Media. This can be found by their job number stamps on the EU pressings runout.
EDIT - @Santos L. Halper , can we get a confirmation that the US pressings were in fact pressed at Cascade Record Pressing.
Sound These should sound EXACTLY the same. Since they're from the same plates (cuts), there should be no sound difference. Now I have not listened to both yet, and pressing errors can cause audible differences, but that would be the pressing plants fault.
The look of the LPs look very nice, all seem to be flat, and labels centered. Look forward to listening and see what we have.
Great info, much appreciated. Just got through my first listen. Really solid sounding LPs in my opinion. Each LP is flat and dead quiet, minimal to no surface noise. Well centered as well. I’m really pleased with the sound. Got a touch of what seemed like inner groove distortion at times, but I’m pleased
This show is a lot better than it is being tabbed. The first side has some big issues most notably Ed's having problems with the in-ear monitors and is totally off at points and almost all of insignificance.
This is not the best show from 2005, but every other show from the year is already available in lossless quality at Nugs now.
I never buy 2, but I did this time since there are two different pressings. US and EU. You can still order the EU pressing.
Interested to pick up if there are any significant differences in how the two different pressings are cut. One thing I noticed on this one particular is that each record, particularly the 3rd leaves A LOT of space on the end of each side that feels like it is not the most optimal idea.
To be fair, inner groove distortion is worse the closer to the spindle you get and you only gain so much by increasing the pitch.
I never buy 2, but I did this time since there are two different pressings. US and EU. You can still order the EU pressing.
Interested to pick up if there are any significant differences in how the two different pressings are cut. One thing I noticed on this one particular is that each record, particularly the 3rd leaves A LOT of space on the end of each side that feels like it is not the most optimal idea.
To be fair, inner groove distortion is worse the closer to the spindle you get and you only gain so much by increasing the pitch.
True. I am not looking for them to take it to the spindle, and perhaps with this mix it actually made more sense sonically to do it the way it is cut and laid out. It just struck me that there was so much space. It seemed like excess over correction, but the truth is I play records, I don;t cut them so I will defer to the wizards who do.
Got mine yesterday, will be listening to to it tomorrow morning with a fresh home roast. Thanks @MedozK for the pressing info!
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This show is a lot better than it is being tabbed. The first side has some big issues most notably Ed's having problems with the in-ear monitors and is totally off at points and almost all of insignificance.
This is not the best show from 2005, but every other show from the year is already available in lossless quality at Nugs now.
This show is a lot better than it is being tabbed. The first side has some big issues most notably Ed's having problems with the in-ear monitors and is totally off at points and almost all of insignificance.
This is not the best show from 2005, but every other show from the year is already available in lossless quality at Nugs now.
HOB with Plant from 2005 would have been great
True, I always forget and confuse that with the one in 2002 where they put the cardboard cut out of Stone on stage because he was unable to be there.
Why do you think they play Missoula a decent amount of times?
why was Missoula lumped in with major cities like Seattle, Chicago & Boston this year?
anyone need more hints or are they ok with why Missoula was picked?
Jeff is from there and tester. I still don’t get why this show was picked. I’ve listened to it twice and nothing really stands out to me. It is a good show but not great by any means.
This show is a lot better than it is being tabbed. The first side has some big issues most notably Ed's having problems with the in-ear monitors and is totally off at points and almost all of insignificance.
This is not the best show from 2005, but every other show from the year is already available in lossless quality at Nugs now.
This show is a lot better than it is being tabbed. The first side has some big issues most notably Ed's having problems with the in-ear monitors and is totally off at points and almost all of insignificance.
This is not the best show from 2005, but every other show from the year is already available in lossless quality at Nugs now.
Insignificance is rough. Yikes.
Most of side A is pretty choppy but Insignificance is a train wreck no doubt. Things are pretty strong from Sad on out.
This show is a lot better than it is being tabbed. The first side has some big issues most notably Ed's having problems with the in-ear monitors and is totally off at points and almost all of insignificance.
This is not the best show from 2005, but every other show from the year is already available in lossless quality at Nugs now.
Insignificance is rough. Yikes.
Most of side A is pretty choppy but Insignificance is a train wreck no doubt. Things are pretty strong from Sad on out.
Yeah rough start but got much better from there. Still don't think it was worthy of a vault release though.
This show is a lot better than it is being tabbed. The first side has some big issues most notably Ed's having problems with the in-ear monitors and is totally off at points and almost all of insignificance.
This is not the best show from 2005, but every other show from the year is already available in lossless quality at Nugs now.
Insignificance is rough. Yikes.
Most of side A is pretty choppy but Insignificance is a train wreck no doubt. Things are pretty strong from Sad on out.
Yeah rough start but got much better from there. Still don't think it was worthy of a vault release though.
I could argue that they have left quite a bit on the table beyond 3 and 6 in terms of the selections they have made. I personally like 4 the best just from an interest level, but I would much like to see Vault 9, 10, 11 and 12 focus exclusively on untapped (ie no existing board shows, monkeywrench fm shows) from Spring 1994, 1995 (except aforementioned), 1996 and 1998.
If I was making a list I'd like to see them knock out the following shows next:
UPS handed off to the USPS office in the city adjacent to mine, but then it got sent to the main LA regional hub which is further away. Would have gladly picked it up at that local office.
UPS handed off to the USPS office in the city adjacent to mine, but then it got sent to the main LA regional hub which is further away. Would have gladly picked it up at that local office.
Mine has been held in Compton since the 13th. If I get a Dre vault next week, we’ll know what happened.
UPS handed off to the USPS office in the city adjacent to mine, but then it got sent to the main LA regional hub which is further away. Would have gladly picked it up at that local office.
UPS handed off to the USPS office in the city adjacent to mine, but then it got sent to the main LA regional hub which is further away. Would have gladly picked it up at that local office.
Mine has been held in Compton since the 13th. If I get a Dre vault next week, we’ll know what happened.
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This is not the best show from 2005, but every other show from the year is already available in lossless quality at Nugs now.
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http://www.hi5sports.org/ (Sports Program for Kids with Disabilities)
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Got mine yesterday, will be listening to to it tomorrow morning with a fresh home roast.
Thanks @MedozK for the pressing info!
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good weekend to stay in, order delivery, have some wine, spin records & watch football
fuck winter & snow!
http://www.hi5sports.org/ (Sports Program for Kids with Disabilities)
http://www.livefootsteps.org/user/?usr=3652
why was Missoula lumped in with major cities like Seattle, Chicago & Boston this year?
anyone need more hints or are they ok with why Missoula was picked?
answer is Jeff, only Jeff, Jeffrey, Jeff!!!
Jeff wants to big up his hood, nothing wrong with that especially since he can help bring attention to a place most would overlook
hes always trying to put them on the map.
Insignificance is rough. Yikes.
http://www.hi5sports.org/ (Sports Program for Kids with Disabilities)
http://www.livefootsteps.org/user/?usr=3652
If I was making a list I'd like to see them knock out the following shows next:
-September 28, 1996
-March 13, 1994
-September 14, 1995
-September 11, 1998
http://www.hi5sports.org/ (Sports Program for Kids with Disabilities)
http://www.livefootsteps.org/user/?usr=3652
http://www.hi5sports.org/ (Sports Program for Kids with Disabilities)
http://www.livefootsteps.org/user/?usr=3652
http://www.hi5sports.org/ (Sports Program for Kids with Disabilities)
http://www.livefootsteps.org/user/?usr=3652
If they really want to put Missoula on the map, Vault this...
http://www.hi5sports.org/ (Sports Program for Kids with Disabilities)
http://www.livefootsteps.org/user/?usr=3652