Best sounding rock records Part 1, Rhino Records, Quality Records, MFSL, DCC, Classic Records

[@PrivTrd]

This is the video I have been waiting to see for years. There are many reviewers that cover Classical and Jazz. No one who is really capable covers rock, until now. Rockin Ronny, all I can say is GREAT VIDEO. It is rare to find someone who has a high end system to listen on, has spent years comparing pressings to find the best one, and has a critical trained ear to make the call. Most reviewers and forum authors are missing one of those key ingredients...NOT THIS GUY!!! This is priceless information, thanks Ronny this will save me tons of time and money in my hunt for the best presses.

[@RocknRonni]

Thanks for a glowing review, this is why i am making these videos because no one else was, or is that i could find on the VC. It was my intention to inform others of my findings, I have done a lot of the leg work so to speak on the new reissues. and in my videos share the information with others, so as to help them to not buy those lemons, or let folks know that it is worth spending a couple extra bucks to get that top copy because it is so much better. Its been a lot of fun, along the way and very rewarding when you find that truly great sounding record. I am very glad you enjoyed it and took the time to express you kind words. thank you, Ron

[@douglascarneau5454]

do have a number of digital copies of beatles from various sources?? what turntable and cartridge do you use..??

[@RocknRonni]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKjGiICKnc51mrc

[@twochaudiomg2578]

PrivTrd you are kidding me. Yes

[@utub1473]

I’m a simple man... I see Crime Of The Century, I click.

[@leonsam12]

Is Rhino really good? I just seen a Dire Straits Brothers in Arms double LP rhino version for $60 and was considering it🤔🤔

[@RocknRonni]

The Rhinos that have the silver RTI sticker when they were being pressed and plated and mastered in the United States those are the good ones the stuff they're currently doing over in Germany they're starting to do digital records now

[@PinckFloydEchoes]

I have I Robot by the Alan Parsons Project on the Arista label and man, does that album sound AWESOME! Of course we all know that Alan was the main engineer who worked on Dark Side Of The Moon, which in my humble opinion one of the best sounding records ever made.....er...besides Aja by Steely Dan.

[@TheLastOilMan]

you sound like my twin ! Rock on !

[@bloodorange6713]

Love this channel!

[@duarteteixeiradebarros3555]

Your videos are just great - thanks

[@RocknRonni]

***** thank you very much Duarte. I am happy to know you are enjoying the videos

[@lazar40004]

Any list on best sounding blues artists ?

[@philjohnson438]

The easiest way to find out which pressing you have or to find out information on different pressings is to use discogs.com. Just type the cat# in the search box. Rage Against the Machines S/T sounds amazing on vinyl although you may not be a fan of the music (rap metal). If you do look into getting it then the first pressing is the best sounding one by a long shot. Nice video by the way

[@RocknRonni]

cool site I just searched the site for david bowie the man who sold the world japan pressings and it did not show the first pressing that I own. but has tons of information on every pressing I would think but its only as good as its data base so really rare records like the one I searched may not show up here I guess but A really great tip for anyone interested in researching record pressings!! Thanks very much for your most welcome feedback I will have to remember to let the folks know in my next Video thanks for subing.

[@philjohnson438]

You could always add your rare records/pressings to the site but yeah it doesn't have everything. It's cheaper than ebay to sell your records on too (they charge an 8% fee and it's free to list your records). A cool thing to do is to add your whole collection to the site and it will tell you how much it's worth with min/median/max. It's just a guideline and probably wont be that accurate if you have a lot of rare records like yourself but interesting nonetheless

[@jankarlsson8341]

Good video! May I ask what kind of sleeves you use? They look crisp and clear, I have been looking for that for a while. Thanks in advance.

[@RocknRonni]

I use the ultimate outer and the disc keeper both from sleeve city

[@jankarlsson8341]

Thanks!

[@TheLastOilMan]

I like this guy ! Triumvirat, Tull, Moodies , ' Tramp, Fagan , and OBI !

[@bareknuckles2u]

That is quite the collection. I do disagree about the new MFSL however. They are outstanding. Never heard Bob Dylan and miles Davis sound better. Analogue Productions is simply out of this world, as you say.

[@RocknRonni]

At the time of making the video I was referring to this silver label mo fi at that time I did not know they weren't using the original master tapes so I am not referring to all the mobile Fidelity just this silver label

[@bareknuckles2u]

@@RocknRonni I see. Thanks for the clarification! Cheers.

[@MrMojoRisin]

Fantastic stuff Ron. I have rhino albums of The Doors and they sound great. Love that ZZ Top Deguello from Rhino, I haven't got that one. Have you got much Led Zeppelin, I only have Led Zep 3 on vinyl, although I have the Japanese CD box set of all their albums. Have a nice day.

[@RocknRonni]

Hey Bro yes I have all the Zeppelin stuff I collected it on Japan Vinyl then when Classic records reissued all the Zeppelin stuff I purchased them. They sound really good but Audiophile? latest vinyl finds upgrades pressings compared #3 not sure In another Video I talk about how Pallas In Germany is going to reissue the first 3 Zeppelin records www.musicdirect.com/search.aspx?pagenum=2&searchterm=led%20zeppelin&mid=&sid=&gid=&cid=&min=&max=#results

[@shaunthompson1426]

Very interesting , great to see a rock being reviewed , any blues up coming ????

[@Express-420]

I have Essential Classic Rock Collection and many more videos Crosby stills and Nash 1969 debut album is awesome album to listen to

[@andreijurca5546]

great channel

[@stevescott200]

I'd love to have every album in that collection.

[@OWEN-CASH]

7:24 I rarely trust magazine reviews. Their main function is to make money for the magazine and for the record company. That's why most reviews are compensated for in one way or another. I look for reviews from independent sources like Steve Hoffman forums and KZbin videos like this one.

[@mikewest1542]

I noticed the Gary Wright Dream Weaver record was quickly moved on , I’m not surprised as Gary Wright compared to the wonderful Spooky Tooth is like Night and Day !

[@beatboy77]

Hello Ron. What would you say are the best sounding LP's from "The Band"?

[@margroningen]

Thanks for this excellent video. I have a question about the CSN (first album) editions. Some vinyl collectors claim that the last Rhino edition is a bit flat on the high end and focusses on the (lower) bass, while the Classic Records and original US atlantic focus on the higher sounds. I'm a big fan of Rhino records (the Bruce Botnick Doors reissues are among the best sounding remasters I have in my collection) and just ordered the David Crosby IICORMN Rhino reissue (after loving the 2006 DVD-audio) you're talking about. It just might be about what one wants: bass or more trebble. I prefer the high end (trebble). What version do you recommend, given this information? Thanks in advance :)

[@RocknRonni]

As I say in my Video the Rhino reissue of CSN and David Crosby if only I could remember my Name are both wonderful sounding and state of the art. You will love both records they sound wonderful and come with my highest recommendations. They are much better than the Classic records reissues. The Van Morrison Rhino records reissues are also excellent as is the Quality records reissue of Cat Stevens Tea for the Tiller man

[@margroningen]

Ron Beaudry Thanks for the info , I'll look out for a copy of CSN also.

[@steveprice4419]

great videos..what kind of system are you using

[@RocknRonni]

thanks for your gracious comments look here Listening Room Tour with Ron

[@alexgray8082]

Thanks for the tip on the Cat Stevens record.

[@RUfromthe40s]

those lp´s released in a short period of time are all a must have LP´s from Cat Stevens

[@waynequirion1749]

Analog Spark's Blind Melon Soup AAA reissue is an AMAZING sounding rock album. Truly amazing.

[@RUfromthe40s]

yes, it was very good when it came out, the 90´s were very good to rock music lovers

[@toytimeofficial8933]

Ron- you mention the newer MoFi not being as good compared to other modern audiophile labels. I'll admit there are some hit or miss, but give Beck-Sea Change a spin. I have the pink version and all I can say is WOW!

[@RocknRonni]

I had beck sea changes sounded good but I had nothing to compare it to thats when you find out how much wow you have. like I say in my Videos most sound really good till you compare them to something else. Now the new Mofi and the classic records don't stand up well when compared to other pressings like you say its hit or miss most times miss this is wrong they could do a better job but someone in the chain can't hear. I got inxs kick new mofi my old 150 gram original stock press was better how can they say these records are 1/2 speed mastered when an old 150 gram press sounds better? blows my mind, So I called music direct twice, they could care less they tell me they don't get a lot of complaints they don't understand what my problem is, they have not changed anything so there records must be ok, well they are ok but mofi is supposed to be the best sounding better than ok.version 1/2 speed mastered. Elvis Costello get happy 2 lp 45 rpm 1/2 speed mastered sounds nice but my original UK press killed it what a Joke 45 rpm 1/2 speed mastered my foot, they have something wrong now the Rhino stuff is great, Analogue productions stuff is wow. thanks for your feedback really appreciate your input Cheers and good listening Ron

[@dogpoundoatthetube7756]

Sure miss your videos, hope all is well🎼🎼🎼

[@RocknRonni]

Thanks buddy it's going well it's very busy hopefully get my stereo setup soon and make a few videos

[@hoodatdare7039]

IF I MAY SAY SO BUT I HAVE THE AQUALUNG LP FROM 40 YEARS AGO AND I ALL WAYS THOUGHT IT WAS A BAD SOUNDING LP. SO I JUST GOT THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY LP EDITION THE STEVEN WILSON STEREO REMIX AND WOW WOW WOW. ITS A DIFERENT LP ALL TOGETHER. P.S IM 65 YEARS OLD.

[@RUfromthe40s]

i have the original and sounds great or we wouldn´t have a 40 years edition and all stereo ,never mono , regards and stay safe

[@jeffro7p202]

i haven't heard a bad pressing of crime of the century yet. every one sounds amazing. bostons 1st record and rush 2112 sounds great also.

[@twochaudiomg2578]

When I see reissues I run fast away. Most of the time it's a great idea. Dude it's a Japanese. It should be heavier Grams 180. Or. 200. Or Germany pressing What are you talking about. Rocking ronnie.

[@ronpearl4770]

Rhino is releasing a remaster of Hotel California on vinyl next week, I would love to hear your review of that pressing, or do you already have that record on what would be the best pressing like the Pro-Use of Abbey Road and DSOTM, where does Rhino rank among fidelity pressings like Quality records, MFSL, DCC, Classic Records, Analogue productions, etc, is Rhino the best value for the price where other fidelity companies are alittle better but much more expensive, the record is going to be easy to get, you can get the record on amazon, www.amazon.com/Hotel-California-180-Gram-Vinyl/dp/B00OJ43HFI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1424331805&sr=8-1&keywords=hotel+california+rhino

[@RocknRonni]

I don't buy records from amazon i may have to check them out but i buy from record folks at www.musicdirect.com/ store.acousticsounds.com/ www.elusivedisc.com/default.asp yes I love Rhino records I believe their remaster of Hotel California will be wonderful and you will love it.

[@RocknRonni]

Ron Beaudry also check this out www.elusivedisc.com/The-Eagles-Hotel-California-180g-LP/productinfo/WBLP79915/ see where it says Mastered from the Original Analog Master Tapes by Kevin Gray at Acoustech Mastering!l • Pressed at R.T.I. thats why I like buying from record people look at all the info on this site. Now when you see Original Analog Master, Kevin Gray at Acoustech Mastering!l thats like Gold!!

[@RocknRonni]

did a little more research the rhino is from the master tape to a digital master then they cut the lacquer from the digital. apparently they sound good but just wanted yo to know

[@ronpearl4770]

thanks for checking into that, sounds just like the 2012 beatles stereo box, I cant imagine a better sounding edition than the 1992 dcc gold cd that steve Hoffman mastered, I would just get a copy of that instead but they are like $200, I have the 1992 dcc gold cd of eagles greatest hits 1 and that's the best sound quality of any cd I have heard, sounds like a great vinyl pressing, has tremendous dynamic range and you can really hear the instruments ring and echo, and great sound stage too, I see why you only get records from record people, they don't tell on amazon info like you just told me, thanks again

[@RocknRonni]

any time Ron Glad I could help, my pleasure

[@CyrusOG666]

Dire Straits Brothers In Arms

[@RUfromthe40s]

the crime of the century is the cd version of the crime of the century by supertramp ,if younger generstions hear the cd they will never understand why it was a very heard album, i stoped at a gasoline station while in transit and saw a cd of the crime of the century and bought it, i didn´t heard for more than a decade the LP and i being in a trip to vacations in a very nice almost untoutched beach i put the cd in my car and notice that the guitars weren´t coming out so i did a replay of the 2nd song and again the guitar was mufled but i thought ,it´s my car system ,maybe one speaker is disconected but not at all ,the guitar sound just disapear ,almost nothing is heard in the cd ,.the same with a the Cult lp, "electric" that sounds as if it wasn´t electric at all, some old lp´s when younger generations hear them ,don´t understand why they were so well talked about ,this is almost a crime to music ,they really don´t hear 100% of the music and then "what is this?",youngsters don´t understand why those must have LP´s are "must have"

[@Mahavishnu80]

led zep 1, dennis wilson pacific ocean blue, return to forever, floyd dark side, steve vai passion and warfare (zappas axeman) joe satriani 1995

[@georgedoughly6344]

Mahavishnu80 I really like that Dennis Wilson Album Pacific Ocean 🌊 Blue. Good Music 🎼

[@tonyzentena9830]

Hi Ron: Thanks for all your video's very enjoyable and appreciate your opinion on certain pressings that are in your collection. I thought I would send you a note on the Crime of the Century Box Set 40th Anniversary Release last Month. I have the MOFI and the Audiophile Series and they sound very good has per your video. I also have the 40th Anniversary set and I find just as good with a bit deeper bass on the box set a very quiet pressing. Remastered from the original multitracks by Ken Scott. Plus the 1975 Hammersmith Odeon concert featuring Crime of the Century tunes and Crisis what Crisis on TWO 180gram LP's from the original tapes from Ken Scott. Check Amazon.ca for the best price.

[@RocknRonni]

cool ty i will have to put it on the list sound like a good one

[@toneyisaiah408]

I own a Japanese pressing of Pat Travers with lyrics. Toney Tillery Isaiah.

[@hectorchrest2388]

I recently sent you a friend request on fb. Chrest... Music critic. for the Audiophile Voice magazine.

[@capitolemiproducer]

Two of THEE best pressing I ever owned was the Mo-Fi "Fleetwood Mac" and first pressing Japenese CBS/Sony Bob Dylan Blood On the Tracks

[@pitfisch1]

Regarding sound; Pls shut your air-condition down. Thx

[@adlovett9831]

thanks. now you mentioned matrix numbers, my favorite record is no longer my favorite, my first pressing of Dire Straits isn't from 78 at all it's from 82.

[@JamesSmith-ru7mm]

Decent video but telling people to look on ebay to find out whether their record is a 1st pressing is bad advice because a lot of sellers on ebay make false claims about records to sell them, in most cases probably in error but in a minority of cases perhaps on purpose. You only have to look on www.popsike.com and type in for example Beatles Help 1st Pressing and see the range of records you get where the run out's are completely different yet the seller claims them to be 1st pressings. Also you can't say a1/b1 is always the first pressing because it isn't. In some cases a2/b1 is the 1st pressing, With records really it varies on a record to record basis.

[@RocknRonni]

James Smith when you look on popsike you are looking at all the recent ebay sales I use that as a resource as well. Next I told folks that really want to know about matrix numbers that this was not the video. I suggested there are other videos on youtube that are much better for that info. What I said about ebay is that if you look at a more popular record to see if its a first edition (not a first pressing) like say a rolling stones record there are quite a few on ebay to view you will have many sellers claiming to have a first edition and by the power of deduction you will be able to determine which ones truly are a first edition. if you watch the video again you will notice I don't claim to know about 1st pressings only the first editions or original pressings not that a 1a 1b is a first pressing that's not what i am saying, sorry if it was not clear, because of course you are right about the matrix numbers. Like I say I don't get caught up in all that matrix number stuff. I just try to determine if the record is a first edition, and when trying to help someone that has no idea how to tell any difference, I thought the advice i gave them was the most simple and accurate for them to be able to use, because it works for me. thanks for your great feedback I will try in the future to be more clear in what ideas I am trying to express. I appreciate your advice because you are correct about 1st pressings thanks for watching the video i am glad you enjoyed it.

[@JamesSmith-ru7mm]

Ron Beaudry Wasn't meaning to have a go at you was just saying that in my experiences looking on ebay causes more confusion than anything else, both for obtaining information on records and also for finding values. I have a secondhand record shop here in the UK and tbh ebay causes major problems for me when buying collections because the joe public look on ebay and don't know how to use it to accurately find valuations of items they may have, so in many cases they greatly over value what they have. I'm not a conman I want to pay fair prices for things but in many cases they have such high expectations that if I were to buy them I would lose money on them potentially. A small amount of information can be dangerous in the wrong hands. I'm not saying I know everything I certainly don't and when it comes to Beatles records for example they could really do degree courses at universities on those there is so much knowledge and information out there. Anyway I watch a lot of your videos and they're of a very high quality. Keep up the good work :-)

[@RocknRonni]

Thank you very much James I appreciate your most gracious comments and I also appreciate and understand what you're saying about ebay as a record dealer who's been in business for many years you can understand how eBay is actually brought the prices down for many of the very rare items but as you know it's always about condition folks always think their records are in much better condition then they actually are and there's the problem they also might have a 2nd edition versus the first edition they're comparing it too.The folks that are selling their collections,they have to understand that the buyer is in it for a profit if this seller wants to maximize their profits then they need to sell their items on eBay. And then put up with all the eBay drama it's not worth it for most folks for just a few extra dollars they might make. Good luck to you in your business and thanks for taking the time to make some really good comments

[@devildart]

James Smith discogs is a good resource for release dates of album editions by catalog number for all countries of release. Not 100% but pretty darn close.

[@michaelgreene5703]

ron how about something new?

[@OWEN-CASH]

FYI, the 'D' in DCC stands for Dunhill, not Direct.

[@vv247]

maybe in 2014 Rhino was ok now they just pump out crap..I'll never buy a record on that label ever again

[@RocknRonni]

Yeah Rhino stop using RTI to press their records and are made in Europe now. I think the last one I bought was a few years ago was a yes record it was made in the EU and was a rhino Atlantic. I thought the record sounded good but the cover was horrible I haven't bought any lately. sorry to hear they've gone downhill thanks for watching in your comments appreciate that