Really good video. That loudness website will come in handy! There’s a really good book called ‘Perfecting Sound Forever’ by Greg Milner about the history of recorded music and how each technological advance through the ages has effected the recording. It’s brilliant. Unfortunately most advances result in worse sound quality and it almost always down to the original artist! It’s mad to think that the invention of the CD, the format with the highest dynamic range, has resulted in a lower dynamic range in the masters that artists approve for manufacture.
@metalmickey
3 жыл бұрын
Cheers Mark, I’ve not heard about the book but il have a look for it. Yeah it’s widely seen that vinyl is the big dynamic format and like you say CD is the better one, lots of releases on vinyl these days absolutely just pander to the resurgence and make vinyl shaped CDs…still if they get the package just right I still buy it 😂
@miguelramalho8792
3 жыл бұрын
That was absolutely fascinating and you made me check a few records in my collection. Feels like fans are being ripped off for subpar vinyls. It’s shocking really when we spend so much money on these albums.
@kaptaink1897
2 жыл бұрын
I'm disgusted by the whole remix and remaster trend. I always thought a lot of the remasters I've heard, sound a little abrasive. Now I know why. Just for arguments sake, let's say they can improve the sound, I don't care, I'm still more interested in hearing the original recordings. The whole trend was out of control when they started remastering Darkthrone. Remember the good ol' days when you would buy a CD and it would say, "We have attempted to preserve, as closely as possible, the sound of the original recording."
@joesmith4443
4 ай бұрын
They do the whole remixing thing *not* for the fans they do it to extend their patents and since the old disc are out-of-print they don’t care about them. It’s driven by greed
@marc.g.with.a.c.
3 жыл бұрын
I’m not sure if it’s years of playing in front of loud amplifiers, but I’m really not too critical on an albums sound! If there’s no hissing in the background or distortion from the bass being too high, then it’s good for me! Some albums I’ve been told don’t sound too good, don’t bother me too much! I think if I was listening to classical or jazz music, I’d be a little more critical! I didn’t know of the DR site & it’s a very handy tool, especially if you are thinking of picking up a newer press of an older album!! Very informative video Mike!🤘🏻
@metalmickey
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah certainly more important on more refined styles of music, not really crucial for Autopsy lol
@cristianosorio2517
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Mike!! this a very helpful video but on the other hand, it just make me realize a have a couple of the worst pressings in my "beloved" music collection, lol...... I'm not an audiophile or have top end stereo, but will try to use this tool in the future to make a informed buying decision. Right now i'm throwing to the garbage my Maiden 98' cds + Priest remasters + Megadeth's 2004 too!!!!!! LOL. cheers and be well
@metalmickey
3 жыл бұрын
Oh we’ve all got those 98s and Proest remasters but yeah throw the Megadeth ones out they are terrible and the ifs are cheap lol
@sabicsepregi6521
Жыл бұрын
I was never a huge fan of the "remaster" trend I always got the impression that they just "modernize" the original, as in compress the crap out of it and make it louder. Not to mention that it seems to bejust a cash grab a lot of the time. But man I never knew it was this bad! I definitely learned something new today!
@metalmickey
Жыл бұрын
Cheers dude glad you were able to. 🤘
@ClarkOVision
3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video Mike. Thanks for sharing this with us as I also didn't know about it. It's a shame to see the difference in quality for the earbud generation.... they will never appreciate the full hi-fi sound that us and previous generations grew up with. I am collecting the JP remastered CDs as well as the Maiden 98's lol. Perhaps I should reconsider.... lol. 😩🤣
@metalmickey
3 жыл бұрын
They are fine when you don’t compare them with something, most of us own both sets lol. Thanks Bev
@darcysixstringsninelives3493
3 жыл бұрын
Very helpful video ! I have some newer Megadeth reissues on vinyl & they’re not great , that’s one case that I’d love to find originals but they are too expensive ! Death Magnetic no shocker there lol . Good one Mike 🤘
@metalmickey
3 жыл бұрын
Those original Megadeth should be quite easy to find are they not? I remember getting Rust in Peace on vinyl and being that excited by it I decorated my room and got emulsion on the centre ring lol
@ScubaDiverPicker
2 жыл бұрын
Damn those DCC Metallica CD issues are bad but marketed as these Gold CDs High Audio Fidelity lol. Blows my mind. This site is helpful
@mercyfulmetal7324
3 жыл бұрын
I am like most people here I see, never heard of this website. I always kind of wondered about different versions, this was a great video to explain it. Really enjoyed this video! Yeah, if I can grab an original, I would mostly stick to an original. And in my case records are so obscure they never got reissues, lol.
@metalmickey
3 жыл бұрын
Yes it’s useful and good if you are thinking of getting something at least you can have a look to see if it might be good or not.
@JoshKeech
3 жыл бұрын
Really interesting and informative video Mike. I have that Vertigo '89 Master of puppets reissue, and the 2004 remaster of Rust in peace. Didn't realise how the quality is different for some pressings
@metalmickey
3 жыл бұрын
Cheers Josh. Yeah they differ a lot in some cases but also it depends what they are getting played on as to how noticeable it is. the high end equipment will show things up for their strengths or weaknesses
@JoshKeech
3 жыл бұрын
@@metalmickey Welcome mate, found it useful for sure! Yeah I guess that makes a difference to the sound quality. I tend to play my music through my PlayStation through my TV. Sometimes I use my computer but most of the time I'm in my room so it's easier to use the PlayStation. That's mad about Death Magnetic scoring a 3, I personally like that album. But it's way too loud, it saturates the guitars and vocals too much. Even through the tv 😂😂
@bvdaussiemetalhead9338
3 жыл бұрын
Cool stuff. I have all my Maiden on the parlophone 2014 vinyl pressings and a couple of OGs. Your correct that I can’t tell a sound difference with Japanese vs other pressings, I just thought it was my shitty stereo. I buy Japanese for the mintyness as they always seem to be well looked after and heavier card sleeve and usually a bigger booklet and I have never had a miss pressed or warped one. Very interesting 🤔
@metalmickey
3 жыл бұрын
There’s quite a bit to getting the best sound too, not just the presses, speaker placement is a big one. I noticed a huge difference just moving them about 2 feet.
@bvdaussiemetalhead9338
3 жыл бұрын
@@metalmickey yeah I watched a video about it and put them off the ground at my head level while sitting down and slightly pointed towards me.
@under-one-flag
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah i have those Carcass reissues in a box - Carcass are one of my fav bands so have them multiple times over lol
@metalmickey
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah I have the cd dvd sets and vinyl myself
@momackey8553
3 жыл бұрын
Hello, the 2008 Rust in peace vinyl is not a remix (ie the music is not altered by new voice etc). This is actually a good one. I personally bought it this year for £30 as oppose to an OG which is very expensive (£100 or £150 + on Ebay for winning the bid…). Also the Master of puppets (remastered) got good to very good reviews (on Discography or Hoffman forum… it’s not my bible though some stones I feel some comments are very pedantic or massively fussy, managed to get a headache reading the comments about Pink Floyd vinyl lol). Lastly, I have Death Magnetic (blackened version) and I must admit it sounds better than the CD… I know in terms of DR the vinyl has a DR score slightly better but in terms of listening experience I personally can feel the difference. That’s subjective I guess but now I listen DM in vinyl as oppose to the MP3 or CD. Thanks for your videos 🤘🏻
@metalmickey
3 жыл бұрын
Oh right that's good to know. Thanks for watching!
@momackey8553
3 жыл бұрын
@@metalmickey No problem. Love your views on the new maiden btw. It’s an album that is growing on me.
@baldmetalnerd
3 жыл бұрын
I use that site all of the time!
@metalmickey
3 жыл бұрын
That’s you living up to your name lol
@cgarner1964
3 жыл бұрын
Very cool and good to know first few i checked out not very many versions. Max Webster The Party Box Set 0 , T.REX Electric Warrior 2 choices.
@phrancklynbillsonmc2581
3 жыл бұрын
Happy summerween ! 😆 ( i want out become helloween...!)
@andrewmachado6988
2 жыл бұрын
Basically in a nut shell record labels and bands are ripping off fans with these “remixed and remastered” and “reissues” and these fancy deluxe box sets. Only buy stuff that is basically original pressings or older ones.
@metalmickey
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah I agree unless the original is too expensive and then I tend to buy them
@andrewmachado6988
2 жыл бұрын
@@metalmickey Yeah used record stores are a good place to find original pressings for a good price. That’s where I buy most of my physical CDs these days. Brand new albums are too expensive and are harder to find as the record stores that do exist don’t stock as much stuff as they used to and cater more to vinyl buyers now.
@tympansfelesduvinyl
3 жыл бұрын
🎶🎵🎶 Thank you for sharing. Very interesting video.👍👍👍 For some vinyls, I wondered if my turntable is dead or if I'm deaf f 😉😉😉 🎶🎵🎶
@metalmickey
3 жыл бұрын
Cheers
@I.am.KubKab
2 ай бұрын
Great video Thanks
@johnmessam831
3 жыл бұрын
Great video Mike, very interesting, thanks for posting!
@metalmickey
3 жыл бұрын
Cheers John
@albertampel4175
3 жыл бұрын
"Rust of Peace", yeah.... hahaha.... I used that site quite a lot a year or so ago to see how the different Maiden pressings sound. Glad I have many OG vinyl pressings in my collection, they seem to have the best quality soundwise. I have an idea for a "Germany only" vinyl reissue of Accept´s "Balls to the Walls" (the most German sounding album in my collection): Sauerkraut splatter with Bratwurst etching, hehehe....
@metalmickey
3 жыл бұрын
Lol yes Cloudy enjoyed that one too, you need to get a Lederhosen outfit off eBay for an Accept ranking video! OG is always going to be the best sound in 99% of cases.
@albertampel4175
3 жыл бұрын
@@metalmickey I prefer a Dirndl over Lederhosen... Oh, btw., the guitarplayer in one of my 90s bands was model for Lederhosen... not kidding!
@metalmickey
3 жыл бұрын
@@albertampel4175 Oh niiice 😂
@niklaseriksson7569
3 жыл бұрын
Great video, very useful for me! 🤘
@GRockVC
3 жыл бұрын
Interesting topic, enjoyed it. I assume to get the best out of the sound you'd need some serious gear. Not sure my system would be up to hearing the difference, but I'll try playing different versions of albums I have to see if there's any difference.
@metalmickey
3 жыл бұрын
I think the better the gear the more you hear yes but I don’t think it needs to be thousands to hear it
@stevenvalenti3722
3 жыл бұрын
Hey! Mike I've made it here 1st. Now what did I win?😃😂🤣😂🙂\m/ I recently bought the 2nd. And 3rd. BOLT THROWER albums in the FDR and they sound awesome!
@metalmickey
3 жыл бұрын
Just my heart lol
@metalmogul
3 жыл бұрын
Was Rust OF Peace the Whitehaven exclusive release?! 😜 This was really interesting Mike, I don't much about the science of music I just judge things based on what I like, but using a tool like this would help me make a more informed decision. I have just completed my Maiden '98 CD collection, absolutely delighted to hear they are shite!! lol.
@metalmickey
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah I noticed that when I watched it back lol. I was Rust of Mind when I was typing that. Congrats on completing the 98’s. Still nice to have even if not up there with the vinyl, mind you they’re going to be hidden in those plastic boxes in your room!
@metalmogul
3 жыл бұрын
@@metalmickey I have a special box for Maiden CDs. To be honest, like every album in my collection there's no one here to appreciate them but me whether in a box or on a shelf. Rest assured I can look at the Maiden box and smile to myself at a job well done completing the Eddie image spine collection.
@6758pasi
3 жыл бұрын
In a way i'm glad to find that i have no ears for certain details. I have the 2004 Megadeth remaster cd and it sounds fine to me. What did bother me though was when you said that they have tampered with the original recording. Rerecording some parts. I don't like that at all, i have to see if i can replace that version. Of course there are the questions of the price and the availability. It's hard to buy something that isn't available or goes for stupid price. Pasi
@andrewmachado6988
2 жыл бұрын
Used record stores are a good place to go get old pressings for a good price. That’s basically where I buy all my physical music now. Very rarely do I buy albums brand new. They’re too expensive and becoming increasingly harder to find unless you buy online.
@fallofbecause4260
3 жыл бұрын
Interesting Micky. Cheers 👍
@metalmickey
3 жыл бұрын
Cheers
@samsquanch67
3 жыл бұрын
Good vid and info, subbed!
@jeffersononetwo
3 жыл бұрын
Oh sweet shirt!! Great subject video too
@vinylhazard666
3 жыл бұрын
I didn’t even know that site existed. I have a few FDR records like Entombed reissues from Earache that sounds great. It’s really eye opening to see how poorly remastered albums do, but I guess it is as you say that they twerk the sound for earbuds and the like. Suddenly it makes a bit more sense that people are paying huge premiums on Japanese pressings. Although it seems that not all Japanese pressing might be good. It also becomes quite clear why I should stay away from the Maiden 98 CDs 😄. Very interesting vido Mike!
@metalmickey
3 жыл бұрын
Cheers buddy. I’ve got new video saved on my watch later, I like to add around a hours worth of stuff to watch in bed. Anyway back to the comment lol, yes I’m sure you’ll find something of interest on the site and it’s a very handy tool especially if you are considering parting with big money for something.
@julesgiddings8747
3 жыл бұрын
I always say if you can afford it buy the original pressings.
@metalmickey
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah it’s looking like the best way like you say if you can afford it
@dynamo4543
2 ай бұрын
metallica death magnetic on cd & vinyl sounds so bad,i really wish they would reissue the guitar hero version on cd & vinyl because it sounds great
@metalmickey
2 ай бұрын
Yeah the last 3 Metallica are unlistenable for me. I just got the Blackened Reissues of Justice and Kill em All and they sound great
@garethdavies9881
3 жыл бұрын
Good video Mike, the Megadeth remasters are not good they’ve been remixed and altered with and are nowhere near as good as the originals. Although peace sells was done again and is better. Physical format is the only way to enjoy music, streaming is shite..I got rid of the Megadeth remasters and bought the originals again. Can’t understand why people remix them. Remaster yes but not remix.👍🏻
@metalmickey
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah plus you never own anything either, I don’t know how it ever caught on, same with games.
@jimmycampbell78
3 жыл бұрын
The remixed 2018 Final Kill version of the debut Killing is my Business- thats pretty good. I think it sounds awesome in fact. Mustaine had to rerecord the vocals on Them Boots because the original songwriter didn’t like the changed lyrics Mustaine used on the original version of the album. But I agree with you about the rest of the Megadeth remix/remasters, and I would also say the original Peace Sells is better too. It’s only the debut where I found any kind of true enhancement, and that’s a later remix as well.
@metalmickey
3 жыл бұрын
@@jimmycampbell78 Oh I totally forgot about that lol, yes The Final Kill is the best sounding version of that album. The dynamic range has been reduced quite a bit but the overall listen is way better I agree.
@AndDeathForAll82
3 жыл бұрын
I kept the remasters only because the spines form the image of Vic. Looks great on the shelf. I’ve got original versions in the cases though.
@metalmickey
3 жыл бұрын
@@AndDeathForAll82 Yes it’s hard to part with things when they have something different about them, we’ve all got that weakness lol
@jeffersononetwo
3 жыл бұрын
Where are you guys from ... Belfast? Just wondering - you remind me of a great guitarist from Belfast :)
@firdaussani7165
Ай бұрын
reissue thing is like gambling , poor or level up sound improve .your ears tell difrent
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