Fotheringay - 10th August
Official announcement from Universal:
On August 24th the classic Virgin-era Japan albums 'Gentlemen Take Polaroids' and 'Tin Drum' are being given a special limited release as half-speed mastered 180gram vinyl editions.
Mastered at Abbey Road Studios, each album will be issued in a gatefold sleeve, 2LP set, playing at 45rpm.
Both albums will also be available in a 180gram single LP edition playing at the standard 33rpm.
Pre-order now: https://Japan.lnk.to/HalfSpeedMasters
...as if washed by mountain rain...
Well, both these albums have arrived.
They have made a good job.
First listen this morning. > Wow. 45rpm 2 x 12" cut at half speed. Played both albums through once. I am going to play them again now. No warp, poly/paper inners, gatefold sleeve with lyrics, download card and a fancy-pants 'half-speed mastering certificate'
I know these albums very well, so it is genuinely very exciting to hear them in such detail. Even 'Ghosts' which I have heard too much, sounds fresh and mournful as if washed by mountain rain...
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Mezzanine remastered : Special edition and cd. Includes Unheard Mad Professor dub versions
Pre-order:
https://store.massiveattack.com/
https://mezzanine.lnk.to/2018
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Personally I think that is an outrageous price for vinyl.