dubnobasswithmyheadman Vinyl

[ultradave]

I'm no authority on vinyl to say the least, however, I've started to collect a few of my UW albums on vinyl and was wondering out of the many releases of dubno - does anyone have any idea which was the best pressing of the album? it'll help begin my hunt. Thanks! :D

[nelfun5]

Have a look here (http://www.discogs.com/Underworld-Dubnobasswithmyheadman/master/43549). As far as I know, only two pressings were released (the original in 1994 and a re-release in 2003). So you won't wonder too long ;)

[stimpee]

The Simply Vinyl release was 160g afaik. probably more limited than the original release...

[ultradave]

thanks stimpee. I had a feeling it would have been either you, bigscreen, or -1 to reply... ;)

Is there an advantage to 160g? I'm not sure what the standards are when it comes to vinyl - but my assumption is that the heavier the better... am I correct on that or do I stand to be corrected? Thanks!

[ultradave]

stimpee - you're right - the simply vinyl release of 03 is 160g...

http://eil.com/shop/moreinfo.asp?catalogid=299519

now where to find a copy... :eek:

[TheBang]

Is there an advantage to 160g? I'm not sure what the standards are when it comes to vinyl - but my assumption is that the heavier the better... am I correct on that or do I stand to be corrected? Thanks!

According to this (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LP_record#Fidelity_and_formats), apparently a standard record is about 130g, with inferior stuff going as low as 90g. The high fidelity stuff is 160-200g. The US limited edition vinyl of Barking is 180g:

http://www.borndirty.org/2011/01/barking-limited-edition-vinyl-released-for-us/

[ultradave]

According to this (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LP_record#Fidelity_and_formats), apparently a standard record is about 130g, with inferior stuff going as low as 90g. The high fidelity stuff is 160-200g.

you just gotta love wikipedia! :D

[lloyd]

It's also half speed cut which improves the cutting and thus the soundquality.

[Spooky Shoes]

now where to find a copy... :eek:

I picked up a Mint one on eBay a couple months ago and had change from a fiver, so just keep your eyes open in the usual places, I guess.

[stimpee]

Half speed, spread over 2 discs meaning the peaks and troughs are further apart and giving a louder and more rich sound too.