Carried out important experiment under non laboratory conditions this afternoon in a not double blind test
2016 Half Speed Abbey Road Mastered Edition: Fire & Water by Free (cost £13) 2016 Box Set Edition: Fire And Water by Free (as part of 7 LP box set cost £90)
Method: Vinyl placed on 2 connected decks, played through the same system.
Observation: The BSE had more top range and a cleaner sound whereas the HSM had more low end frequencies resulting in a lively punchy bass and grittier vocal feel
Result: Its completely subjective which you prefer, neither is better but tere is definitely a difference in the sound produced by the different cut vinyl. Whether is is down to the mastering or the production of the vinyl is unknown
Possibly this half speed mastering thing isn’t just magic bean bullshine. Why the covers are different in hue and colour saturation is unclear. The investigations continue…..
Its also still music for adolescent boys or those who can still take themselves back there. So it’s all right now
