Good point,
IrixThere are a couple of things one should also know.
1. The initial pressing run came with mastering defect in I Think I'm Going Mad. There is a digital glitch at the end of the 3rd second of the track.
Thus, if you purchase sealed box you'll get a defective disc with probability 100% .
Without glitch that region looks like this
2. Universal offered replacement discs for those who asked. But the first attempt was screwed. They corrected the glitch but placed cue point between tracks in the wrong place. As a result, the very first bits of I Think I'm Going Mad were 'glued' to the end of She Was Hot
You can find this version quite often on ebay. Matrix number is
Matrix: 06025 275 978-3 01 * 52739105 [Universal logo x 4]
MADE IN GERMANY BY EDC A
3. After another set of complains Universal offered the second replacement with glitch and cue point corrections. This one can be recognized by matrix
Matrix: 06025 275 978-3 01 + 52760164 [Universal logo x 4]
MADE IN GERMANY BY EDC A
Universal Japan was aware about the issue with the glitch. Thus, the boxes were recalled from the market (those that were not sold yet) and the defective disc was replaced. Although, it is not clear what version of replacement disc was used. Japanese boxes with replacement disc carry additional 'yellow dot' sticker.
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www.universal-music.co.jp]
There is Chinese counterfeit box. It is often on ebay. However, at the moment I do not have information how to recognize it. Usually those guys use stock images.
The mastering of the box is very similar to 2009 remaster. Maybe a notch less compressed.
Edited 3 time(s). Last edit at 2020-08-02 19:37 by ironbelly.