Best Pressing of John Lennon Plastic Ono Band? Comparing the MoFi, 2021 Reissue, 1st UK and 1st NL

[@Vinylfromtheunderground]

Rule of thumb that works 95% of the time. Originals or early pressings that you know are 💯 all AAA are almost always best especially country of origin. That is not always the case but I have found that 95% of the time it is. In addition, originals carry a collectibility cache that others can’t match.

[@top5records796]

I agree as rule of thumb, if I find an original for a decent prize I buy it. But… there are just too many cases in which a different country or (audiophile) reissue is even better. So that makes for an interesting hunt. Sometimes (like with Tommy) the 2nd pressing has the same stampers but better vinyl quality.

[@richardrangel9704]

Thanks for the review you saved me some bucks was looking at buying a MFSL copy.

[@top5records796]

Happy to hear that!

[@charlesgund4812]

Important to note that the MFSL uses the remix I believe

[@top5records796]

You are completely right.

[@gonzalomgt]

I've had the first uk press of POB and I think it sounds awful 😞 I bought the 2X LP remaster and its night and day TBO

[@tomrott5333]

Thanks ! Fantastic album ... Now - watch this... 2021 edition, even if compared to US 1980 ( not first press !!!), sounds so bad like you put blankets on your speakers. Master tapes deteriorate with time. It's in every case and every new reeditions. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ql7NfWSpZbdlppo I almost bought 2021 few days ago !!! :) You are so right, you never bought it. He is absolutely 100% correct !!! 'Vinylfromtheunderground 9 months ago Rule of thumb that works 95% of the time. Originals or early pressings that you know are 💯 all AAA are almost always best especially country of origin.' PS. Where are you recording from? US or Europe? Best Wishes !