It is a collectors nightmare and the record labels know only too well what they’re doing.Īs a result, when the 40th Anniversary came about, a standard CD, Expanded double CD edition, and this Deluxe Edition were released. Yes, I acknowledge there are Super Deluxe Editions and that they need to leave something for a 50th Anniversary release, but as a music collector it bothers me that we are required to purchase multiple copies of the albums we know and love in order to get everything. It is an omission that befuddles the music-lover within for a Deluxe Edition of anything should be an all-inclusive release. When one thinks of a box set release, especially the size and complexity of the 40th Anniversary Deluxe Edition set, it wouldn’t be erroneous to assume that a vinyl record should have been included. The original band fold-out poster is also included, meaning that besides the barcode and up-to-date release information, this edition is about as pure as you’re going to get unless you track down, or are fortunate to own, an original pressing. Liner notes are detailed but missing lyrics for all songs other than Hotel California an aspect that remains true to the original releases. You’ll be presented with a gatefold design that harks back to the original release. Again, the reproduction is good but if you’re after the very best pressing of this recording, this edition is unlikely to impress with its darker sonic signature that conceals elemental aspects of the music. Yes, it takes comparing editions to hear this muddiness, but when listening to the 2014 vinyl reissue, and attempting to clear your mind of other influences, it is likely that you’ll note something is off. Mastered by Bernie Grundman from 192/24 bit files, one would assume that the album should sound magnificent yet when comparing to the 40th Anniversary releases, as we will shortly, this 2014 vinyl reissue falls short as it is too bass-focused thereby causing a muddiness to the music. While I consider myself fortunate to own this edition, it is good, not great.
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