Scream Loud!!! LP question

[Ryan L.]

I'm thinking about picking up this set on LP. I've heard the CD version, but I'm wondering how the mastering job on the LP compares. I'd certainly rather have it on LP, but it'd be a lot of money to drop on it if it sounds bad or if the pressing is terrible.

Anyone have an opinion one way or another?

How does the entire LP package compare with the CD? Same notes, etc?

 

[bosshoss]

I was very happy with the LP mastering that Wayback achieved. Considering there are up to 10 songs per side, it was really remarkable.

To confirm the positive results my ears were suggesting, I remastered a couple of tracks from the LP, and compared them with the original digital remasters that I had done. There was very little difference. I posted the remastered results as digital files on the old forum. They would still be there somewhere if you wanted to compare for yourself.

The packaging contains all the same photos and info...I'm pretty sure...I can't remember if all the label scans are on the cd?

edit - I think the digital files may have been posted on the old old (garagepunk) forum. How time flies.

 

[Ryan L.]

I was very happy with the LP mastering that Wayback achieved. Considering there are up to 10 songs per side, it was really remarkable.

To confirm the positive results my ears were suggesting, I remastered a couple of tracks from the LP, and compared them with the original digital remasters that I had done. There was very little difference. I posted the remastered results as digital files on the old forum. They would still be there somewhere if you wanted to compare for yourself.

The packaging contains all the same photos and info...I'm pretty sure...I can't remember if all the label scans are on the cd?

That's encouraging. Thanks.

 

[axel]

Yeah, you should get it. The sound of the vinyl is great! One of the best '60s garage compilations ever. Actually a must-have for fans of the genre, I think. I wish more comps would be like that. The people behind it () should put their heads together and do something like that again!

 

[Ryan L.]

Oh, it's great -- no question. Just which format to get was always the only consideration. It's nice to hear that they did an admirable job. I was optimistic that, given the material, they would pay proper respect to the release on that format.

 

[pfft]

This is now ridiculously cheap at Soundflat mailorder:

http://www.soundflat.de/shop/shop.cfm?artnr=11012&start=0&ba=all&CFID=220892729&CFTOKEN=57567550

 

[Beyondthebeat]

Get it while you can -- It will be out of print soon , and probably hard to obtain after...

 

[Frantic]

Speaking of sold out, I just sent out my last 20 copies of the IKON RECORDS STORY CD. All 2000 copies are now gone and it won't be repressed. So if you see one on line and you don't have it, get it before they vanish.

 

[sylvain]

Get it while you can -- It will be out of print soon , and probably hard to obtain after...

How many copies of this Scream Loud lp box set were pressed? it amazes me that this set can still be found years after its release, and is now available for a bargain price...

 

[yeyequebec]

It's a great box set! I really like it!

 

[Andreas]

I just decided that I need this on vinyl. I just transfered my CD copy to my computer a month ago and I've been digging it quite a bit lately. Grabbed the Nomadds LP as well while I was at it, really cheap too.

 

[Ryan L.]

I bought the LP set from Amazon.ca for $43, including tax and shipping. It arrived the day I flew to Europe for a month. Go figure. Anyway, I did get the pleasure of unwrapping the plastic from the box, but didn't have time to peruse the treasures contained therein. Looked like a really nice package, though.

I don't want my vacation to end, but I can't wait to get home and slap those slabs on the ol' turntable!

 

[Ryan L.]

Got back home and finally had some time to crank up all three LPs. I have to say that the mastering and package have exceeded my already high expectations. And when I saw Bosshoss' name on the mastering credit I suddenly understood the winking emoticon above in a previous post. Hats off to Mark, but also to the anonymous cutting engineer who apparently maintained so much fidelity while squeezing so many tunes onto so little lacquer. It does sound really amazing.

The pressing is absolutely quiet and flat, which begs the question: why are quality pressings from North American plants so elusive?

The liners say something about a record dealer buying all the masters back in the '80s. It seems impossible to think someone could sit on them for so long. Infuriating.....and tantalizing!

 

[Beyondthebeat]

The liners say something about a record dealer buying all the masters back in the '80s. It seems impossible to think someone could sit on them for so long. Infuriating.....and tantalizing!

This is true.
I know the record dealer and he still have them stored at his father's place.
There could be a numerous of unreleased recordings in there.
I tried to gain interest by talking about a Vol.2 of the project, but silence was the answer.
I never talked about buying the lot, since I cannot spend that.

 

[Ryan L.]

Well now it's just infuriating.

How much would it cost to buy them, do you think?

 

[Beyondthebeat]

Well now it's just infuriating.

How much would it cost to buy them, do you think?

As I said before "I never talked about buying the lot"
Asking him is not the way. -- To make an offer he can't resist could be right.
Since the Fenton box came out, he is probably not interrested anymore to do anything with the tapes.
I learned about this when the box was close to release-date.
He is a fan, knows the market, not a collector....... likes money.
His daily priorities are different.

 

[Ryan L.]

As I said before "I never talked about buying the lot"
Asking him is not the way. -- To make an offer he can't resist could be right.
Since the Fenton box came out, he is probably not interrested anymore to do anything with the tapes.
I learned about this when the box was close to release-date.
He is a fan, knows the market, not a collector....... likes money.
His daily priorities are different.

I understood you. I was just asking in general for speculation. I didn't think that was out of line. I have no concept of how much those tapes might be worth. Four figures? Five? I have no point of reference.

Well, at least we have the Scream Loud set. Who wants unreleased songs by important bands sourced from analogue masters anyway?

 

[Andreas]

Kickstarter...!

 

[Frantic]

Kickstarter...!

KICK "SOME ASS" STARTER