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In my opinion, this pressing (#5251) is much better than the 48-hour "first pressing" you can find on the Website. Sure, it has a bit more surface noise (some tiny pops and cracks), but I like it way more than the "first pressing". The soundstage on mine is wide and deep; compared to #1737 of the "first pressing", it's less compressed and not as muffled. It's totally flat, looks really good with the red and black corona, and comes in an enjoyable package. As for the disappointing quality of some Biffy albums, this one brought me joy again, even though it never matched the production quality of the "Balance not Symmetry" pressing, which is still the best sounding in my view.
When I put this pressing (#1737) up against the website's special black and red corona (#5251), I'd probably go for the Deluxe Edition every time. This one isn't as flat and has a bit more compression to it. I also like the stage better on the black and red one. The sleeve's a bit too tight, which might be why it's slightly bent. On the bright side, it's got less surface noise!
I've taken a look at this pressing (#5251) and am comparing it to the 48-hour "first pressing" you can find on the Website. Sure, it's got a tad more surface noise – a few minor pops and cracks here and there – but I'm really digging it more than that "first pressing". The soundstage on this one is wide and deep; compared to #1737 of the "first pressing", it's less compressed and not as muffled. It's totally flat, looks fantastic with that red and black corona, and came in an enjoyable package. After some disappointing Biffy albums, this one has brought a smile back to my face. Sure, it never quite reached the production quality of the "Balance not Symmetry" pressing, which is still the best in my book, but it's a solid contender.
In my opinion, this pressing (#1737) doesn't quite match up to the website exclusive black and red corona (#5251), and I'd probably go for the Deluxe Edition every time. This one feels a bit less dynamic and has a touch more compression. I also lean towards the soundstage on the black & red version. The sleeve seems a bit too tight, which might be causing the slight warping. On the plus side, it has less surface noise!
I've taken a look at this pressing (#5251) and stacked it up against the 48 hour "first pressing" you can find on the Website. Sure, it's got a tad more surface noise—some minor pops and cracks here and there—but I'm really digging it way more than that "first pressing." The soundstage on this one is wide and deep; compared to #1737 of the "first pressing," it's less compressed and not as muffled. It's totally flat, looks really good with that red and black corona, and came in an enjoyable package. After some disappointing Biffy albums, this one brought a smile to my face again. That said, it never quite hit the production quality of the "Balance not symetry" pressing, which, in my opinion, still sounds the best.
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| Date | Lowest price | Average price |
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| 30 Sept 2025 | £19.99 | €20.74 |
| 31 Oct 2025 | £19.99 | €20.74 |
| 29 Nov 2025 | £17.99 | €21.49 |
| 28 Dec 2025 | £21.49 | €23.24 |
| 21 Jan 2026 | £15.49 | €26.65 |