Van Halen – 1984

Look at what I found.. CB confirmed that this is AAA https://forums.stevehoffman.tv/threads/best-version-of-van-halen-1984-vinyl.679346/

No clicks or pops. Flawless pressing and mastering. Sounds fantastic. Get it while you can.

I have a mint copy of this and IMO, it's the greatest sounding version of all-time. Better than my '84 Promo Pressing, original CD release...etc. This is an analog snapshot of this Diamond Certified album that is incredible.

It does not sound bad overall, but low frequencies are indeed cut at this release. Who did this remastering only? I am disappointed.

I presume that the big 'MCMLXXXIV' sticker was purposely used to cover the fag in the cherub's hand, the packet and the ashtray to protect the sensibilities of Brits who know that smoking kills?

Sounds phenomenal, had some scratches on side b, but they didn’t seem to affect play.

I have this exact pressing. Bar code matches and everything in the deadwax totally matches, except .y copy also has a CB in the deadwax. Yes, the Chris Bellman CB.

I don’t get all the critique… My copy is flat, near deadsilent after one round on the Okki Nokki and plays without any problems. Great mastering; balanced, natural, punchy, decent bass and perfectly clear cymbals.
(Clearaudio Concept with MC - Clearaudio phono - Nad C399 - Bowers & Wilkins 603 S2’s)

Compré ahora en Colecciones La Nación, no estoy muy convencido con el sonido, le falta power, suena medio apagado para mí gusto. Me pasó lo mismo que al de otra review, la primera pasada tenía varios saltos en el primer track del Lado A (en su caso del Lado B)

Excellent pressing! Still after this years , the synth intro is fantastic and powerful...