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AMR AIRAC-1146 Japan 2005 Stereo 24-bit remastered version Notes: This Japanese CD is superbly packaged and the mini gatefold LP-type sleeve (digipak) is a faithful reproduction of the original UK LP sleeve. The CD label even retains the "SIDE 1" text from the original LP! Although some noise reduction was used for the mastering of this CD, it is much less noticeable than on the 1996-2001 versions from Repertoire and Akarma. The resulting sound is the best I have heard so far for a CD. If you are a first-time buyer of the Quatermass album on CD, then I advise this one without hesitation. (friendly advice from Bas M.!) |
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Repertoire REP 4620-WY Germany 1996 Stereo Digitally remastered version Notes: Repertoire, the much loved German reissue specialists, have released this album on CD twice. Here is the later version from 1996 with newly expanded artwork by the original Hipgnosis sleeve designer Storm Thorgerson. This version has slightly deeper bass in some places and also features digital noise reduction to reduce analog tape hiss. While this may seem a good thing, it has a down side. The sound of e.g. cymbals dies down more quickly, resulting in a loss of ambience. (Bas M.) |
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Repertoire REP 4044-C Germany 1990 Stereo First CD version This is the first CD release on Repertoire, and features a sound closer to the original vinyl. No digital noise reduction has been used so the original analog tape hiss can be heard in places. Some prefer the sound of this CD. (Bas M.) |
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Akarma AK 175 Italy 2001 Stereo 20-Bit Remastered version* This release contains the same bonus tracks as on both Repertoire releases. It is also available on a double LP 180-gram vinyl set numbered AK175/2. These reissues are well made and feature fine artwork. * The audio content of this CD is byte-for-byte identical in every respect to the later Repertoire release. This can be proven by analysing the audio files in a computer. We leave the reader to infer their own conclusions from this remarkable fact. (Bas M.) |
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Pictured at left is Pteranodon in Paradise which contains the Swedish TV broadcast, plus tracks by post-Quatermass bands Sun Treader (Robinson), Strapps (Underwood) and Hard Stuff (Gustafson). At right is A Phantom Pteranodon which contains the Berlin 4th March 1971 show. |
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