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In general, this is a solid purchase with a great pressing, though there are a couple of things to note. The records themselves are completely silent, though the first LP of the album was a bit warped, but it doesn't impact playback. The audio is clear and punchy with a lot of dynamism, and Billy Joe's guitar has a fantastic crunch. That said, as others have pointed out with different pressings, the sound can sometimes be a bit thin or shrill and could use a bit more bass, but that's likely just because Green Day is a band that focuses more on the mid and treble ranges. The hologram cover is pretty cool, though a gatefold would've been a nice touch, as would 180g vinyl. Again, the discs sound amazing, but I can't recall another special edition anniversary reissue on such thin, lightweight vinyl (I'd guess these are 140g at best). All things considered, though, it's a worthwhile set to own.
The music on this album is fantastic. I'm also a big fan of the shiny-boy artwork. Really happy I grabbed it for the regular price. 🙌🏻
I've just wrapped up an in-depth comparison with the https://www.discogs.com/release/3971383-Green-Day-Insomniac (2017 reissue, matrix runouts variant 2) as well as the original Canadian CD from 1995. Here's my take:The surface is pretty quiet, except for the gap between the first four tracks on side A where you can catch a weird rubbing noise with each spin. The record is flat, but side A is a tad off center, though it's no big deal. All the tracks are at the same volume, except for track B1 which is oddly quieter in dB?!? Let's just say that's not a great start to this side. The deadwax is much narrower than the European version, though. This version has a terrible EQ: there's no clarity or shine at all, which makes the cymbals lose their punch. The low frequencies have been boosted but we lose the bass transients, making it hard to hear the individual notes. Switching to the CD, it's like I'm taking out my ear plugs during vinyl playback. In a direct comparison, I felt like the vinyl version sounded like an old AM radio lol. I used to blindly buy Mr. Bellman's masterings but now I must admit to being confused and hugely disappointed. The European version is much more true to the CD (Mr. Ludwig did a great job back then) so it's more balanced, grungy and lively. It's also definitely more dynamic. I won't risk getting the 25th anniversary version to compare but if you like your Green Day with a punk attitude and kicking ass and you absolutely want to own a version on vinyl, I highly recommend the European version. Equipment used:RP6/AT33PTG - StagelineS - NaitXS - CD5i - Chorus 726
After thoroughly comparing the https://www.discogs.com/release/9433085-Green-Day-Insomniac US 2009 edition and the original 1995 Canadian CD, here's my take: The surface noise is non-existent, and the record is perfectly flat and centered. The deadwax area is significantly broader than the US version by Mr. Bellman, and the mastering volume is slightly lower as well. The sound closely resembles the CD, albeit a tad darker and with slightly less definition on the cymbals; these differences are likely due to the varying playback systems. The midrange is richly detailed, and the overall sound is vibrant and captivating. It matches the original CD's dynamism. I purchased the US version based on confirmation bias and regret it, as the copy I received is muffled, dull, lifeless, veiled, thick, and over-compressed. Truly disappointing. I won't chance it with the 25th-anniversary version for comparison. If you seek the album's "original" sound (mastered by Mr. Ludwig), prefer your Green Day with a punk edge, and want to own it on vinyl, I strongly recommend this European version. Equipment used: RP6/AT33PTG - StagelineS - NaitXS - CD5i - Chorus 726.
main album sounds okay, live stuff sounds great though. cool color, nice pressing.
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