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Post by spunky2 on Jul 2, 2023 10:17:28 GMT
Ok I'm sure this is a thread somewhere but I couldn't find one. And yes I'm a newbie to this forum. Can we put together a list of the best both remastering and format of ELO albums? Some albums probably have good audio mixing (remastered well) and some may be laid down in a "hi-res" format (SACD, Blu-ray Master Audio). But which sources, be it pure digital or disc, do we think are the best?
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Post by Horacewimp on Jul 2, 2023 14:50:44 GMT
Hi spunky2 and welcome to the forum. I’m no audiophile and have tinnitus but for me these are the best sounding versions of the albums. ELO The 2001 remastered 2CD limited edition enhanced version ELO2 The 2003 2CD limited edition remastered On the Third Day-Balance of Power 2001 Reissues
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Post by ShardEnder on Jul 2, 2023 21:37:57 GMT
I don't post a fraction as much as I used to these days (because so much of my spare time lately is taken up working on various projects), but I'm always happy to drop in if it means helping someone out...
When it comes to ELO's main run, you really can't go wrong with the expanded remasters issued between 2001 and 2007 then compiled as The Classic Albums Collection. Sure, they're not perfect, though I can still count any significant problems on a single hand. For the price and availability, they're more than good enough for most. Now, the high resolution side of things is quite interesting, as we received a near-complete catalogue overhaul in 2015 to coincide with the arrival of Alone In The Universe. Of those upgrades, Secret Messages has since been replaced by the 2018 double album restoration, and Out Of The Blue introduced a few patches to correct flaws in the source of the 2007 CD.
For the harder to find stuff, Afterglow now only has a single track (A Matter Of Fact) that you won't be able to find anywhere else digitally, while Flashback has retained quite a bit of its value. Outside those, you can tie up any loose ends with the two-volume First Light series, the Harvest Showdown sampler and a few stray bonus tracks attached to the 2013 remasters, where you're best chasing down the Japanese editions for the most content possible.
All in all, you don't need to break the bank to get the majority of what ELO released over the years, which probably helps explain why they remain so relatable from the perspective of new collectors wanting to get their foot in the door. On that note, welcome again!
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Post by lawrev on Jul 3, 2023 1:19:41 GMT
I just picked up Flashback used - very good condition - for $30 USD. A very good price, actually.
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Post by lawrev on Jul 3, 2023 22:23:44 GMT
And Afterglow - which I had originally in 1990 but sold it at some point. But picked up an excellent condition one for a reasonable price yesterday. I think my ELO collection is as complete as I care for - until such time as we get something truly new and archival.
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Post by spunky2 on Jul 4, 2023 5:35:24 GMT
I don't post a fraction as much as I used to these days (because so much of my spare time lately is taken up working on various projects), but I'm always happy to drop in if it means helping someone out... When it comes to ELO's main run, you really can't go wrong with the expanded remasters issued between 2001 and 2007 then compiled as The Classic Albums Collection. Sure, they're not perfect, though I can still count any significant problems on a single hand. For the price and availability, they're more than good enough for most. Now, the high resolution side of things is quite interesting, as we received a near-complete catalogue overhaul in 2015 to coincide with the arrival of Alone In The Universe. Of those upgrades, Secret Messages has since been replaced by the 2018 double album restoration, and Out Of The Blue introduced a few patches to correct flaws in the source of the 2007 CD. For the harder to find stuff, Afterglow now only has a single track (A Matter Of Fact) that you won't be able to find anywhere else digitally, while Flashback has retained quite a bit of its value. Outside those, you can tie up any loose ends with the two-volume First Light series, the Harvest Showdown sampler and a few stray bonus tracks attached to the 2013 remasters, where you're best chasing down the Japanese editions for the most content possible. All in all, you don't need to break the bank to get the majority of what ELO released over the years, which probably helps explain why they remain so relatable from the perspective of new collectors wanting to get their foot in the door. On that note, welcome again! Thanks. Just to be clear ...What year and format should I look for Out of the Blue? A 2007 CD?
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