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1963luca0
Certificates were randomly included in the very early release.
Even if you bought the entire series, you could not compose the picture, unless you’re very lucky.
Bye, Luca
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timbernardis
What is the difference between the Abkco and the Japanese releases?
Gold color is an optical illusion + marketing trick from ebay sellers . Those discs that are called 'gold' are in fact dual layer hybrid discs. One layer is normal redbook, the other HD SACD. These were issued in digipaks and were in print from 2002 roughly till 2006.Quote
I see that some SACDs and gold disc and some not. Are the gold discs somehow of higher quality or longer lasting than the regular silver discs?
No. It is the same. Actually, the CD with the original concert of 40th anniversary edition is utilizing redbook layer from 2002 SACD-hybrid (the second, corrected, mastering). The first mastering (the very 1st pressing Germany for the US) had an error - a few seconds from the beginning of "Stray Cat Blues" were cut. On the older CDs/vinyl, the guitar intro plays twice, but on the new disc it only plays once. A kind of a rarity these days. It can be identified by Made in Germany on the label and matrix number SONOPRESS 50411627/9005-2 01Quote
Is the Abkco SACD issue of Ya Yas of better quality sound than the 40th anniversary edition of Ya Yas?
The very 1st editions of ABKCO SACD-hybrid discs from 2002 came with “Inaugural Edition Certificate of Authenticity”. There were 20 COA in total. The front side of each COA contains quote from one of the songs from London-DECCA years, the reverse - a part of a jigsaw puzzle. One can arrange them in 5 rows and 4 columns resulting in a black-and-white image of “Their Satanic Majesties Request” cover. Those are collector's toys. Do you need them? It depends how hard-core collector you are. The CDs from the inauguration edition and re-issues contain the very same digital material. Well, apart of of above mentioned Ya-Ya's. Also European version of Hot Rocks contains in SACD layer stereo version of Mothers Little Helper but the US - in mono.Quote
It seems some of the Abkco discs come with certificates and some not. Are the ones that include one somehow more valuable in any way?
That is ebay . If you are looking for SACD-hybrid you should look for digipak package. If CD is packed in jewel case - that is post-2006 re-issue w/o SACD layer.Quote
I see quite a wide variety of prices on eBay for these items.
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georgie48
I was lucky to be able to buy almost all SACDs (not some "greatest hits") during my visit to Boston in 2002 (saw all three concerts ).
I had these mid-eighties ABKCO CDs, so could compare. BIG difference! The SACDs came close to the original vinyls, that is "the warmth" of the sound. However, on SACD I could hear things that I hadn't heard before on my vinyls. Was that good?
I don't know, because I grew up with the vinyls, so that sound was "my Rolling Stones sound".
Still, the Stones' SACDs are real value for money.
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Spud
If you heard things on SACD that you hadn't heard on the original vinyl...you probably didn't have a good enough record player
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Spud
If you heard things on SACD that you hadn't heard on the original vinyl...you probably didn't have a good enough record player
Depends on the condition of the original vinyl too.
Crackles and pops hide musical information.
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georgie48
I was lucky to be able to buy almost all SACDs (not some "greatest hits") during my visit to Boston in 2002 (saw all three concerts ).
I had these mid-eighties ABKCO CDs, so could compare. BIG difference! The SACDs came close to the original vinyls, that is "the warmth" of the sound. However, on SACD I could hear things that I hadn't heard before on my vinyls. Was that good?
I don't know, because I grew up with the vinyls, so that sound was "my Rolling Stones sound".
Still, the Stones' SACDs are real value for money.
If you heard things on SACD that you hadn't heard on the original vinyl...you probably didn't have a good enough record player
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SFTD
The 2002 dual layer SACDs from ABKRO when played on a good system with a SACD player will sound as good as can be. You will hear a difference between the redbook layer and the SACD layer.
If you want the best sounding Rolling Stones CD's, then you want these releases.
Happy hunting !!!!!!!!
SFTD
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SFTD
The 2002 dual layer SACDs from ABKRO when played on a good system with a SACD player will sound as good as can be. You will hear a difference between the redbook layer and the SACD layer.
If you want the best sounding Rolling Stones CD's, then you want these releases.
Happy hunting !!!!!!!!
SFTD
Just wondering what will play ABKCO SACD or Japanese SACD today...other than an SACD Player?
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jsz1002
Most likely a Sony blu ray player. Does any other brand play sacd?
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SFTD
The 2002 dual layer SACDs from ABKRO when played on a good system with a SACD player will sound as good as can be. You will hear a difference between the redbook layer and the SACD layer.
If you want the best sounding Rolling Stones CD's, then you want these releases.
Happy hunting !!!!!!!!
SFTD
Just wondering what will play ABKCO SACD or Japanese SACD today...other than an SACD Player?
A Blu-Ray Player connected via HDMI to DTS-HD Capable Amplifier is the simplest way.
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jsz1002
Most likely a Sony blu ray player. Does any other brand play sacd?
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SFTD
The 2002 dual layer SACDs from ABKRO when played on a good system with a SACD player will sound as good as can be. You will hear a difference between the redbook layer and the SACD layer.
If you want the best sounding Rolling Stones CD's, then you want these releases.
Happy hunting !!!!!!!!
SFTD
Just wondering what will play ABKCO SACD or Japanese SACD today...other than an SACD Player?
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crholmstrom
I really liked the SACD format. Too bad it didn't really catch on, aside from Japan. I have many of the Stones releases & a promo only sampler of the series. Non-Stones, Roxy Music "Avalon" & Jeff Beck "Blow by Blow" are phenomenal.