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date refers to a specific re-release, likely the West German Harvest CDP 7 46034 2
If you find a legitimate copy, cherish it. Play it loud. Play it on good speakers. And when the pings fade into the final organ chord, you’ll understand why a bunch of obsessives on the internet decided that a patched error from 1988 was worth more than any official remaster.
Audiophiles often debate the merits of various digital masterings on platforms like the Steve Hoffman Forum and SuperBestAudioFriends .
A must-have for audiophiles and collectors who prefer the specific mastering characteristics of the late 80s CDs.
To find more technical specs or alternative pressings for your collection: (like Harvest vs. EMI) De-emphasis methods (software vs. hardware) Dynamic range scores (from the DR Database)